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CUSTOM STATIONERY CONTRACT

This contract (“Agreement”) between Casey Jones and Mallory Corrigan (hereafter known as
CLIENT) and Coast Designs LLC (hereafter known as VENDOR) outlines the scope of work and
description for custom event stationery (“Services”) for event held June 24, 2023.

A. CONFIDENTIALITY CLAUSE

VENDOR will hold and maintain in confidence any confidential information that is provided by
CLIENT (such as confidential information relating to guest addresses, wedding information,
etc.), and will not disclose such information to any third party except as may be required by a
court or governmental authority or as authorized by CLIENT.

B. EXCLUSIVITY

CLIENT agrees that VENDOR will be the only designer hired for the purpose of creating
CLIENT’S Invitation for the event happening June 2023.

C. PAYMENT

CLIENT agrees to pay the fees set forth in Schedule 1 attached to this Agreement for the
Services, including all applicable taxes. CLIENT will pay the total sum in two payments, and will
agree to adhere to the due dates for payments, or will otherwise forfeit the right to receive the
completed work on time. $500 will be due as a down payment to secure CLIENT’s reserved
spot with VENDOR. This $500 payment is considered a non-refundable retainer, and will not be
returned to CLIENT on cancellation of the project for any reason. The remaining total of the
invoice will be due before the items are printed and shipped to CLIENT or mailed to the wedding
guests through USPS. Payment will be made using an electronic invoice through a secure
payment link. VENDOR must be notified in advance if CLIENT intends to pay otherwise.

CLIENT agrees to pay VENDOR for any work that falls outside the original scope of work that is
covered within this Agreement. If additional work is requested that extends outside the
Agreement, CLIENT agrees to pay an hourly rate of $100 per hour in addition to all other
amounts owed under this Agreement. CLIENT also agrees that if additional work is requested,
VENDOR will be granted extra time to complete the needed work.

CLIENT agrees and understands that the remaining invoice total is subject to change during the
design process based on whether CLIENT wishes to add or remove items from the scope of the
project.

D. STYLE

CLIENT has spent a satisfactory amount of time reviewing VENDOR'S work and has a
reasonable expectation that VENDOR will perform the Services in a similar manner and style
unless otherwise specified in this Agreement.

CLIENT understands and agrees that VENDOR has a unique vision for every client and grants
VENDOR creative freedom to produce work based on agreed-upon inspiration. VENDOR will
use artistic judgment, experiential knowledge and budgetary boundaries when providing
Services for CLIENT, which may not include strict adherence to CLIENT’s suggestions. Although
VENDOR will use reasonable efforts to incorporate CLIENT’s suggestions and desires when
providing CLIENT with the Services, VENDOR shall have final say regarding the aesthetic
judgment and artistic quality of the Services. Dissatisfaction with VENDOR's aesthetic judgment
or artistic ability are not valid reasons for termination of this Agreement or refund requests.

E. INSPIRATION & SKETCHES

VENDOR will provide a sketched concept of the design for the wedding invitations based on
CLIENT’s vision. VENDOR will use both creativity and experience while creating the initial
sketches. These sketches will be in black and white.

Any major design changes need to happen during the sketch part of the design process, or
CLIENT risks exceeding the scope of design rounds provided for the project and would be
required to pay an additional fee for VENDOR’s time.

F. DESIGN ROUNDS & REVISIONS

VENDOR agrees to complete and send each design round to CLIENT electronically within five
business days of CLIENT providing feedback on the previous design round. CLIENT is allowed
unlimited revision periods to tweak small nuances of the design. Revisions include: color, font
changes that are typography based, and sizing of certain elements. A revision does NOT
include: handwritten script that has already been digitized or hand-drawn/painted/custom-
created elements that were made specifically for the design. However, reasonable effort in good
faith will be made on part of the VENDOR to ensure that the CLIENT is happy with the work.
Additional fees may apply if these elements are required to be re-done or created again for any
reason.

A REVISION IS NOT A REDESIGN. A complete redesign or new custom artwork may require
additional design fees based on the scope of the project. Artwork revisions are limited to color
changes, minor details or placement within the design. Please note that new artwork added
after the sketch proof may require additional design fees. VENDOR will notify CLIENT if
revisions are outside the scope of the project.

G. FEEDBACK

CLIENT understands that VENDOR cannot send the final items to CLIENT unless timely
feedback and approval of sketches and/or a finalized design is received. CLIENT agrees to
provide timely feedback within five days of receiving each design round so that VENDOR can
understand CLIENT’s concerns, objections, or corrections that need to be made to the
design(s). CLIENT understands that if feedback is returned to VENDOR after more than five
days of receiving a design round, the project might be subject to a delay, which could result in
rush fees for CLIENT.

VENDOR agrees to make changes to the design(s) in response to the feedback provided during
the revision period, in accordance with the guidelines laid out in the “Design Round and
Revisions” section of this Agreement. CLIENT promises not to unreasonably withhold approval
of design(s).
Final say for any feedback must come from CLIENT directly through the designated form within
email. Changes that are submitted via text, phone call, DM, or any other communication funnel
other than the designated form for a design round are subject to get lost and cannot be the
responsibility of VENDOR.

Unless specified at the beginning of the process, VENDOR reserves the right to refuse
feedback from anyone that is not CLIENT, such as a relative, family friend, wedding planner, etc.
If CLIENT intends on looping his/her wedding planner into the design process, this must
be disclosed to VENDOR before the design process begins.

H. FINAL PROOF FOR PROJECT

Due to the nature of the design process for personal event stationery, there may be names or
places that are not familiar to VENDOR. VENDOR will provide CLIENT with a Final Proof,
hereby referred to as “Final Proof”, for CLIENT to review all included design pieces for spelling
errors, grammar errors, or other errors that need to be corrected. CLIENT will then provide
CLIENT’s consent for moving forward with printing by signing off on the Final Proof.

Once approval for the Final Proof is received, CLIENT consents to give VENDOR full
permission to print all pieces as they appear on the Final Proof. No further changes can be
made and VENDOR will not be held responsible for any errors found after CLIENT grants
approval. VENDOR cannot be held responsible for designs that were approved by CLIENT and
then printed with an error that CLIENT did not see. Any reprinting costs will be the responsibility
of CLIENT.

I. PRINTING & PRODUCTION DISCLOSURE

Per professional preference, budget and design aesthetic, VENDOR will help CLIENT decide
what paper should be used for printing. The required size for each piece will be verified by
CLIENT at the beginning of the design process, and the final quantity will be finalized, printed,
and then shipped/delivered to CLIENT or mailed to guests on behalf of CLIENT. VENDOR
recommends ordering an additional 10% of printed pieces to account for any additional guests
that may be added to the guest list or any keepsakes that family members may want.

VENDOR cannot be held responsible for materials that are out of stock, backordered or
discontinued, as these situations are out of VENDOR’s control. Should this situation arise, a
suitable alternative will be suggested. Additional fees may occur if alternative material is not of
equal value.

All digital screens are all calibrated differently, and the colors showcased in digital mockups or
proofs may vary slightly when printed. With specialty printing such as letterpress and foil
printing, minor variations are to be expected.

VENDOR is solely responsible for printing and producing the work for CLIENT, and will not
release any editable files to CLIENT such as Photoshop files, Illustrator files, InDesign Files,
Procreate files, etc.

J. CHANGE OF SCOPE
If materials are changed and/or additional pieces are added to the order, this indicates a change
of scope for the project. VENDOR will present CLIENT with new invoice totals as soon as they
are available. These changes must be made within the included rounds of approvals and before
the Final Proof. Quantity changes after the Final Proof may result in a minimum order quantity of
25, along with the cost of the new materials.

There are times when agreed upon materials are discontinued or out of stock when VENDOR
goes to order CLIENT's materials. In the event this happens, VENDOR will provide a suitable
alternative within the same price range as the original materials. In the event CLIENT chooses
something out of the price range, CLIENT is responsible to paying the difference between the
two costs.

K. REORDER POLICY

In the event CLIENT needs additional pieces to be printed outside the agreed upon quantity
after materials have been ordered and delivered to CLIENT, a minimum order quantity of 25
may be required. VENDOR will provide invoice and include shipping costs. VENDOR is not
responsible for suite assembly. Embellishment items including, but not limited to, postage, wax
seals and ribbon cannot be reordered.

L. EXTENDED USE AND COPYRIGHT OWNERSHIP

All proofs and design elements are the intellectual property of VENDOR. Proposals, quotes, and
proofs may not be shared, copied, or imitated with or by any person. Exceptions are made only
for parties directly involved with CLIENT's wedding, i.e. wedding planner, parents, significant
other.

As all custom designs created by VENDOR are owned by VENDOR. The custom designs
cannot be printed by the bride, groom, parents of the couple, or any third party other than
VENDOR. This includes crests, stationery artwork, motifs, patterns, illustrations, design
elements and calligraphy. An exception will be made if VENDOR sells an extended license of
the artwork to CLIENT. Extended licenses are $1000 per design, per outside use. CLIENT
understands that any unauthorized use of design elements will result in an invoice from
VENDOR for the applicable licensing fees accrued, which must be paid in 10 business days to
avoid VENDOR referring the unpaid amount to collections. CLIENT is responsible for any fees
from unauthorized artwork usage. Please note that VENDOR utilizes the professional printing
and production companies, which will allow CLIENT's designs to be created in a professional
and quality manner, so it is recommended to order any and all corresponding pieces through
VENDOR.

VENDOR owns all copyrights in any and all work(s) created or produced pursuant to federal
copyright law (Title 17, Chapter 2, Section 201-02 of the United States Code), whether
registered or unregistered. Any and all products, whether tangible or intangible, produced or
created in connection with, or in the process of fulfilling this Agreement, are expressly and solely
owned by VENDOR and may be used in the reasonable course of Vendor’s business. CLIENT
acknowledges that VENDOR has the right to also use images, design elements, calligraphy, etc.
from any portion of the work for portfolio or marketing purposes. CLIENT may request that
VENDOR delay posting photos or imagery publicly until after the event date.

VENDOR represents that VENDOR owns the rights to the designs that are created for CLIENT
under this Agreement, or has secured such rights to any third-party content incorporated into the
final design(s); and that VENDOR’s work does not violate the patent, copyright, trade secret or
other property right of any person, firm or entity.

CLIENT promises that: (a) CLIENT owns the rights to use any design elements CLIENT gives
VENDOR (“CLIENT Content”); and (b) using such CLIENT Content does not violate the patent,
copyright, trade secret or other property right of any person, firm or entity. CLIENT promises to
grant VENDOR a nonexclusive, non-transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, display and
publish CLIENT Content solely in connection with VENDOR’s work for CLIENT under this
Agreement. CLIENT also affirms and represents that this Agreement does not conflict with any
other contract, agreement or understanding to which CLIENT is a party.

M. SHIPPING

If applicable to the project, VENDOR will provide Tracking and Shipping information to CLIENT
once the designs have been printed, packaged, and shipped. Once the item is shipped to
CLIENT, VENDOR cannot be held responsible for damages, loss, or other shipping
circumstances. VENDOR is unable to provide tracking updates beyond the information that third
party mail carriers release.

N. RUSH FEES AND EXPEDITED SHIPPING

Custom artwork requires concept creation, sketching, painting, proofing, printing, assembly and
shipping. Failure to comply with suggested timelines and due dates may affect the delivery of
and fees for the Service provided. To ensure delivery for CLIENT’s event, an additional rush fee
of $250 will be applied if information and/or CLIENT Content is not received in a timely manner.
VENDOR will outline all dates and timelines for information needed and will remind CLIENT if
additional information is needed. Expedited shipping charges will be billed on the final invoice if
incurred. CLIENT will be notified of any additional costs before billing.

O. USPS DIRECT MAILING DISCLOSURE

In the event that VENDOR is hired by CLIENT to mail the guest invitations for the guest through
the USPS Postal Service, CLIENT agrees and understands that VENDOR cannot be held
responsible for any mailed items that are damaged by USPS, as they are an independent third
party. VENDOR also cannot be held responsible for any invitations that are marked "return to
sender" by the USPS Postal Service.

The USPS reads envelopes electronically. If handwritten calligraphy is used for the envelopes,
some addresses or styles will be more or less difficult to read when sorted through USPS
machines. Any address that cannot be read by the machine will likely be hand-inspected. If the
address still cannot be delivered, it will be returned to the return address on the mailed
stationery. VENDOR is not responsible for resending, reprinting or reimbursing for invitations or
addresses that do not make it to their intended address. As with any mass mailing, it is expected
that 1-3% of the mailed pieces may be marked undeliverable. CLIENT is responsible for
checking CLIENT’s address list to minimize this possibility. CLIENT may wish to order extra
pieces for this reason. CLIENT understands it can take USPS anywhere from a day to 3 weeks
or more to deliver a piece of mail, and it is out of VENDOR’s control.

P. CANCELLATION AND/OR NON-RESPONSIVE CLIENTS


If CLIENT desires to cancel Services, reschedule Services, or if it becomes impossible for
VENDOR to render Services due to the fault of CLIENT or parties related to CLIENT, such as
failure of the event to occur or failure to get information or CLIENT Content needed in a timely
manner, CLIENT shall provide notice to VENDOR as soon as possible. VENDOR has no
obligation to attempt to re-book further Services to fill the void created by CLIENT’s cancellation,
rescheduling, or no-show if it becomes impossible for VENDOR to provide the Services due to
the fault of CLIENT (or parties related to CLIENT). VENDOR will not be obligated to refund any
payments CLIENT has previously paid towards the total cost. CLIENT is not relieved of any
payment obligations for cancelled Services, rescheduled Services, failing to communicate, or
should it become impossible for VENDOR to provide the Services due to the fault of CLIENT (or
parties related to CLIENT) unless both CLIENT and VENDOR otherwise agree in writing.

CLIENT or VENDOR may choose to be excused of any further performance obligations in the
event of a disastrous occurrence outside the reasonable control of either party, such as, but not
limited to:
a natural disaster (fires, explosions, earthquakes, hurricane, flooding, storms or infestation); or
War, Invasion, Act of Foreign Enemies, Embargo, or other Hostility (whether declared or not); or
any hazardous situation created outside the reasonable control of either party such as a riot,
disorder, nuclear leak or explosion, or act or threat of terrorism; or any act outside of the
reasonable control of either party such as a governmental authority, strike, lockout or labor
dispute.

Q. SEVERANCE CLAUSE

In the situation where CLIENT and VENDOR no longer see eye-to-eye in regards to the project
and cannot reach a cordial agreement about next steps, VENDOR reserves the right to cancel
the Agreement and gracefully part ways with CLIENT. CLIENT will be responsible for finding a
different stationer to complete CLIENT’s design needs. VENDOR reserves the right to keep all
non-refundable retainers and may or may not charge CLIENT for additional work rendered after
project was originally booked. In this instance, CLIENT will not be provided with any of the work
created during the design process including, but not limited to, working files in Photoshop,
Illustrator, InDesign, Procreate, etc.

R. MISCELLANEOUS TERMS

This Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive agreement between VENDOR and
CLIENT concerning the work on this project, and it supersedes all other prior agreements,
proposals, and representations, whether stated orally or in writing. This Agreement can be
modified in writing, if both CLIENT and VENDOR sign off on the amendment.

CLIENT agrees that VENDOR is an independent contractor and not CLIENT’s employee.
Although CLIENT will provide general direction to VENDOR, VENDOR will determine, in their
sole discretion, the manner and ways in which the design(s) are created for CLIENT. The work
that VENDOR creates for CLIENT under this Agreement will not be deemed a “work-for-hire”, as
that term is defined under U.S. Copyright Law. Whatever rights VENDOR grants to CLIENT are
contained in this Agreement. By signing this agreement, CLIENT and VENDOR agree to: (a) to
all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and (b) that they both have the full authority to
enter into this Agreement. This Agreement is effective as of the most recent date that appears in
CLIENT signature box at the bottom of this Agreement.

S. SEVERABILITY/WAIVER
In the event a court of competent jurisdiction finds any of the provisions of this Agreement to be
so over broad as to be unenforceable, such provisions may be reduced in scope by the court to
the extent it deems necessary to render the provision reasonable and enforceable. If such
provision cannot be so modified to be enforceable in any respect, such provision will not be
given effect, and the remainder of this Agreement will be enforced as if such provision was not
included. No failure or delay by CLIENT and VENDOR in exercising any right, power or
privilege under this Agreement will operate as a waiver thereof, nor will any single or partial
exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any right,
power or privilege under this Agreement.

T. RESOLVING LEGAL DISPUTES IN A COURT OF LAW

The validity of this Agreement and any of its terms and provisions, as well as the rights and
duties of the parties hereunder, shall be governed, interpreted and enforced in accordance with
the laws of the State of New York without regard to any principles of conflicts of laws. The
federal and state courts in the State of New York shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear and
determine any claims, disputes, actions or suits which may arise under or out of this Agreement.
The parties agree and voluntarily consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts
for such purposes. If a party institutes a legal action to enforce this Agreement, the prevailing
party shall be entitled to reimbursement by the non-prevailing party for all costs and reasonable
attorney’s fees incurred in that action. CLIENT agrees that the maximum amount of damages
CLIENT may be entitled to relating to any claim under this Agreement shall not exceed the total
amount of fees paid by CLIENT to VENDOR for the Services performed under this Agreement.

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