Copyright Act 2021: Primary legislation governing creative works, covering protection of original works, ownership and transfer of copyright, moral rights of creators, duration of copyright protection, and assignment/licensing provisions
Contracts Act 1872: Fundamental law governing contract formation, validity, consideration requirements, terms and conditions, and remedies for breach
Electronic Transactions Act 2010: Legislation governing electronic contracts, digital signatures, and electronic records validity
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulations for handling personal data, data protection obligations, and cross-border data transfers
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act 2003: Law protecting consumer rights and addressing unfair practices in business transactions
Goods and Services Tax Act: Legislation governing GST implications and tax obligations in service agreements
Intellectual Property Rights: General considerations for protecting and transferring intellectual property in graphic design works
Work-for-hire Provisions: Specific clauses defining ownership and rights of commissioned graphic design works
Confidentiality Obligations: Requirements for maintaining confidentiality of client information and project details
Payment Terms: Specifications for payment structure, timing, and conditions in graphic design services
Dispute Resolution: Mechanisms for resolving conflicts including mediation, arbitration, or litigation procedures
Termination Clauses: Conditions and procedures for ending the agreement by either party
Limitation of Liability: Clauses limiting the designer's liability and defining scope of responsibility
Indemnification Provisions: Terms protecting parties against third-party claims and defining compensation obligations
Deliverables and Timelines: Specific requirements for project outputs and schedule of completion
Revision Processes: Procedures for requesting, implementing, and charging for design revisions
