One design firm's jargon-free contract: 'Time is money. More time is more money'

Chicago-based design firm Segura has streamlined their contract. The result is a simple, but effective, agreement that leaves out all pretentious jargon.

Here are their terms and conditions:

You give me money, Ill give you creative.
Ill start when the check clears.
Time is money. More time is more money.
Ill listen to you. You listen to me.
You tell me what you want, Ill tell you what you need.
You want me to be on time, I want you to be on time.
What you use is yours, what you dont is mine.
I cant give you stuff I dont own.
Ill try not to be an ass, you should do the same.
If you want something thats been done before, use that.

PRO BONO
If you want your way, you have to pay.
If you dont pay, I have final say.

Lets create something great together."

For those who will be quick to point out legal holes or missing protections, there are many ways to do business. One way is working with clients you trustpeople who appreciate this approach to work. And if you guessed wrong, and someone fucks you, rather than pursuing legal remedies which cost even more time, money, and hassle, theres an alternative: Take your losses, wash your hands, and dont work with them again.

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