Illustrator License Agreement
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Like most things, there is no one size fits all approach here to license your work or commissions.
Do a google search for "Illustration license agreements" there are lots of free templates you can download or copy. Basically you'll need to read a few to get an idea of what's in them, and then you will need to tailor any license to a client.
Commissions work in a similar way regarding having a contract between you and the client. But make sure to include a clause to say YOU own the copyright of all works in perpetuity, unless they pay for the work(s) outright, and that you retain the license for any reproductions of the work(s) which incurs an additional fee.
Usually usage (pricing) of illustrations in print and online are different. So make sure you understand the different price points and inform the client. I had a client once who said they wanted some work to be used in print (only), a couple months later I see the work being used on their website, and running on digital ads. I had to send them a carefully worded email, explaining they had broken our contract, and that the usage or my work online incurs an additional fee which needed to be paid immediately, else legal action will be forthcoming. The client did pay up, but only after moaning a bit.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE CLIENTS SIGN YOUR CONTRACT FOR EVERY PROJECT!