Logo work has two classic traps: endless "can we just try one more direction" revisions, and a client who expects every source file the moment they’ve seen a JPEG. Both are solved by writing the terms down first.
What a logo contract should cover
- Concepts and revisions — how many initial directions, and how many revision rounds are included.
- Deliverables — exact formats (e.g. SVG, PNG, PDF) and what’s handed over.
- Payment — total, deposit, and the balance due on delivery.
- Ownership — rights transfer to the client on final payment, not before.
That last point matters: tying the handover of source files and rights to final payment is the single best protection a designer has.
Make it real
Describe the project, review the terms together, and both sign. Clear expectations make the creative part the fun part.