Deliverables
List scenes, frame counts, resolutions, file formats, and milestones so the parties clearly know what will be produced and delivered.
A storyboard contract reduces disputes by documenting deliverables, timelines, payment terms, and intellectual property rights. It helps teams set expectations, protects creative ownership, and creates an auditable record for approvals and invoicing.
Storyboard contracts are used by production companies, ad agencies, freelance illustrators, and in-house creative teams to manage scope and legal rights.
Use this agreement when multiple stakeholders, iterative review cycles, or IP transfer are part of the project to reduce downstream risk.
List scenes, frame counts, resolutions, file formats, and milestones so the parties clearly know what will be produced and delivered.
Specify delivery dates, review windows, and approval cycles tied to payments so timelines and dependencies are enforceable and measurable.
State amounts, invoicing frequency, deposits, final payment triggers, and late fees to align cash flow with completion and acceptance.
Define the number of included revisions, scope of revision requests, and hourly or per‑revision rates for out-of-scope changes.
Set whether rights transfer on payment or license, specify scope (exclusive/nonexclusive), and include credit or moral rights where applicable.
Include nondisclosure obligations for concept materials, pre-release content, and client information; define permitted disclosures and duration.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Template | Save baseline contract as reusable template for projects. |
| Conditional Logic | Show fields only when specific project options are selected. |
| Signature Order | Set sequential or parallel signer order for approvals. |
| Authentication | Use email or SMS codes for signer verification. |
Decide on file formats and signer authentication before sending to ensure compatibility and legal validity.
MM/DD/YYYY — start of obligations and warranties.
Date or milestone for first deliverable submission.
Number of days for client review after delivery.
Date when deliverables are deemed accepted.
Net terms or specific due date tied to approval.
Client approves initial concepts and direction.
Delivery of first-draft panels for review.
Delivery of final frames ready for production.
Client signs off and final payment is released.
Optica standardized templates to reduce back-and-forth approvals
A single online contract replaced repeated emails in property videos
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes, 7-day free trial | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes (premium) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes (BAA) | Yes | Yes | No | No |