Free Interior Design Agency Contract Template

I. Introduction

A. Parties Involved

This Interior Design Agency Contract ("Contract") is entered into as of [Contract Date], by and between:

1. [Your Company Name] ("Interior Design Agency"), a company organized and existing under the laws of [State], with its principal place of business located at [Your Company Address], represented by [Your Name], [Your Position], hereinafter referred to as the "Agency".

2. [Client Name] ("Client"), an individual/company organized and existing under the laws of [Client Location], with its principal place of business located at [Client Address], represented by [Client Representative Name], [Client Position], hereinafter referred to as the "Client".

II. Scope of Work

A. Services

1. The Interior Design Agency agrees to provide the following interior design services ("Services") to the Client for the project located at [Project Address]:

a. Conceptual design sketches

b. Mood boards c. Furniture and material selections

d. Floor plans and elevations e

e. 3D renderings

2. The Services shall be performed in accordance with the project timeline outlined in Exhibit A. The estimated duration for completion of the project is [6] months.

B. Deliverables

1. The Interior Design Agency shall deliver the following Deliverables to the Client:

   Deliverable	Description
   Conceptual Design Sketches	Initial sketches illustrating design concepts
   Mood Boards	Visual representations of color schemes and themes
   Furniture and Material Selections	Recommendations for furniture and materials
   Floor Plans and Elevations	Detailed drawings of space layout and dimensions
   3D Renderings	Photorealistic renderings of proposed designs

2. The Deliverables shall be submitted to the Client for review and approval as outlined in the project timeline. The Agency shall provide up to [Number] revisions for each Deliverable, as necessary, based on Client feedback.

III. Payment Terms

A. Compensation

1. In consideration for the Services provided by the Interior Design Agency, the Client shall pay the Interior Design Agency the total sum of [$15,000] according to the payment schedule outlined in Exhibit B.

B. Payment Schedule

Milestone	Payment Due Date	Amount Due
Initial Design Concept	[Date]	[$5,000]
Design Development	[Date]	[$5,000]
Final Deliverables	[Date]	[$5,000]
Project Completion	[Date]	[$0]

1. The Initial Design Concept payment of [$5,000] shall be due upon approval of the initial design sketches by the Client.

2. The Design Development payment of [$5,000] shall be due upon approval of the mood boards and design development stage by the Client.

3. The Final Deliverables payment of [$5,000] shall be due upon submission and approval of the final deliverables by the Client.

4. The Project Completion payment shall be made upon the completion and handover of all project-related materials and documentation.

IV. Intellectual Property Rights

A. Ownership

1. All intellectual property rights, including but not limited to copyrights, patents, and trademarks, in the Deliverables shall belong to the Client upon full payment of the compensation outlined in Section III.

B. License

1. The Interior Design Agency retains the right to use the Deliverables for promotional purposes with the Client's consent. However, the Agency shall not transfer or license any rights to third parties without the prior written consent of the Client.

2. The Client grants the Interior Design Agency a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the Client's name, likeness, and project details for marketing and promotional purposes, including but not limited to the Agency's website, social media channels, and portfolio, provided that the Client's confidential information is not disclosed without prior written consent.

V. Confidentiality

A. Non-Disclosure

1. Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary information disclosed during the term of this Contract. This includes, but is not limited to, client lists, project details, business strategies, financial information, and any other information designated as confidential by either party.

2. The Interior Design Agency shall ensure that its employees, subcontractors, or agents involved in the performance of this Contract are bound by confidentiality obligations consistent with this section.

3. The Client acknowledges that the Interior Design Agency may need to disclose certain confidential information to third-party vendors or subcontractors solely for the purpose of fulfilling its obligations under this Contract. However, the Interior Design Agency shall ensure that such third parties are bound by confidentiality obligations no less protective than those set forth in this Contract.

VI. Termination

A. Termination Clause

1. Either party may terminate this Contract upon [30] days' written notice for any reason. In the event of termination, the terminating party shall provide written notice to the other party specifying the effective date of termination.

B. Effect of Termination

1. In the event of termination, the Client shall compensate the Interior Design Agency for all services rendered up to the termination date, as outlined in Section III of this Contract. The Interior Design Agency shall submit an invoice for any outstanding amounts within [15] days of the termination date.

C. Return of Property

1. Upon termination of this Contract, both parties shall return any property, materials, or documents belonging to the other party. This includes, but is not limited to, design concepts, sketches, drawings, digital files, and any other materials provided or created during the term of this Contract.

D. Survival

1. The provisions related to confidentiality, intellectual property rights, and any other provisions intended to survive termination shall remain in full force and effect even after termination of this Contract. Both parties shall continue to be bound by these provisions indefinitely.

E. Consequences of Default

1. In the event of a material breach of this Contract by either party, the non-breaching party may pursue all available remedies under law or equity. This may include seeking damages, injunctive relief, or specific performance to enforce the terms of this Contract.

VII. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

A. Governing Law

1. This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State]. Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Contract shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [Your Company Address].

B. Dispute Resolution

1. Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Contract shall be resolved through mediation conducted by a mutually agreed-upon mediator. If mediation fails to resolve the dispute, either party may pursue other legal remedies available.

2. Each party shall bear its own costs and expenses associated with the mediation process. The parties agree to participate in good faith in the mediation process and to abide by any settlement reached through mediation.

3. If mediation is unsuccessful, any unresolved disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the [Arbitration Organization]. The arbitration shall take place in [Arbitration Location] and the arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding upon both parties.

4. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce its rights under this Contract pending the outcome of arbitration.

VIII. Miscellaneous

A. Entire Agreement

1. This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between [Your Company Name] ("Interior Design Agency") and [Client Name] ("Client") concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether oral or written, relating to such subject matter.

B. Amendments

1. Any amendments or modifications to this Contract must be made in writing and signed by both parties to be valid and enforceable.

C. Waiver

1. The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Contract shall not be deemed a waiver of such provision or any other provision hereof. Any waiver of any provision of this Contract must be in writing and signed by the waiving party.

D. Severability

1. If any provision of this Contract is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable under any applicable law, such provision shall be modified to the extent necessary to make it valid, legal, and enforceable, and the remaining provisions of this Contract shall remain in full force and effect.

E. Assignment

1. Neither party may assign or transfer any rights or obligations under this Contract without the prior written consent of the other party, except that either party may assign this Contract to a successor in interest in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of its assets.

F. Counterparts

1. This Contract may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

G. Headings

1. The headings used in this Contract are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of any provision contained herein.

IX. Signatures

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Contract as of the date first above written.

[Your Company Name]:

[Your Name], [Your Position]

[Client Name]:

[Client Representative Name], [Client Position]

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