![]() Nothing should ever be assumed to be ‘right’ or ‘wrong’. So in the end, transfer of source files, or potential cost of transfer, isnt so simple. Transfer of source files in this case was not only warranted, it was in fact the entire purpose of the project from the beginning. I therefore designed the entire project in Microsoft Word to accommodate their needs. ![]() I also had a recent project where the client not only wanted the source files, they wanted them in a format that could be freely edited by them without having to resort to continuously returning to a professional. If I want them, I have to pay for them myself. These things were licensed to them, and even though I’m performing a payed service that requires their use, it would be wrong of the client to freely give me such things. I have had numerous projects where I am denied access to a clients commercial fonts used in their logos etc. They are licensed to me, and me alone, or are my private copyrighted property.Īnd this goes both ways. Whats more, some of these things legally cannot be transferred. My client is not involved in these transaction or creations. Often when I have to purchase/obtain a resource, say a texture, font, or if I use purchased stock photos, or things that were not purchased and are of my own creation from my personal library, but were created for use in the past and therefore not associated with this client. You also have to take high care when you throw around the term “source files”. Very rarely do I even see the option to obtain these from portrait photographers, but never (at least not from a professional) would it be done free of charge. The accurate, and actually perfect example would be the film or digital files. I also saw someone mention having to pay for proofs from professional photographers. They very well may hold ownership in a specific circumstance, but this is not a certain right. which depending on the job and circumstances, the client does not necessarily have rightful ownership of. The PSDs/source files would be better associated with the drills, saws, left over nails, left over wood etc. The 2x4s are the equivalent of the website or business card which have been created, delivered, and ownership presumably transferred. Someone here mentioned the analogy of a builder building a house and then claiming ownership of the 2x4s used to build it. Based not just on the contract, but the project itself (which in turn reflects on the contract). If you are able to do it, the best way to give credit would be in the footer and/or sidebar.This discussion is entirely circumstantial. Some designers may be perfectly okay with it. However, each designer has different terms, so the best way to find out would be to email them directly and ask. So using the code as a template and changing the graphics would be in violation of those terms and the designer could sue you if they wanted.ĭesigners usually put this clause in there because if they didn’t, they would create a work, put it in their portfolio, then the client may choose to edit it and royally screw it up, but the designer’s name would be at the bottom and it would be bad publicity for the designer! It would look like the designer is the one who screwed it up. This means you cannot edit or change the core design files. You do not have the right to modify, change, or edit the design files. However, there’s often a clause in the terms/contract that says something like: Instead, you get a license to use and display the design. When you purchase a custom design from someone, it is common that you do not get the copyrights to the design they belong to the designer. ![]() It depends on what kind of rights/license you have after purchasing the design. Hiya! This can vary from designer to designer. If I did change their coding, how would I give them the appropriate credit on the blog? Would I be stepping on their toes if I did that?ģ. (Basically using their coding as a template.)Ģ. I got someone to do my blog makeover, before I started getting into web design, and although I’m not really good (yet!), I wanted to do another blog makeover, slightly changing their design and changing their coding. ![]()
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