Contracts built for how artists actually work.
Commission agreements, gallery consignment terms, and licensing deals — signed in minutes, not weeks.
The problem
Most contract tools are built for law firms and sales teams, not for an illustrator locking in a commission or a painter agreeing to consignment terms with a gallery. So the agreement gets skipped, handled over email, or reduced to a verbal understanding — and when a client disappears mid-project or a gallery's terms turn out different from what was discussed, there's nothing signed to point to.
The Docracy way
Docracy.io lets you send a real, signed agreement without asking your client, gallery, or collector to create an account. Use one of your own contracts or start from a free template, add signature fields, and send a link — they open it and sign, no friction, no delay.
Features
Free for you and your client
Documents with up to 2 signers are free forever — no subscription needed for a simple commission or consignment agreement.
No account required for the other side
Your client, gallery contact, or collector just opens the link and signs — nothing to install or register.
Upload the contract you already use
Already have a commission or consignment agreement you like? Upload it as-is (PDF or Google Doc) and place signature fields on it.
Reusable templates for repeat clients
Save your standard commission agreement once and reuse it for every new client — on a paid account.
Secure, timestamped audit trail
Every signed contract gets a record of who signed and when — useful if payment terms or scope are ever disputed.
Use cases
- Illustrators sending commission agreements before starting new work
- Painters formalizing consignment terms with a gallery before a show
- Artists licensing a piece for print, merchandise, or reproduction
- Muralists documenting project scope and payment schedule
- Studio assistants signing work-for-hire agreements
FAQ
Is Docracy really free for artists?
Yes — documents with up to 2 signers are free forever, which covers most single-client commission or consignment agreements. A flat $10/month unlocks reusable templates and covers agreements with more signers.
Does my client need to create an account to sign?
No. They open the link you send and sign directly — no account, no app to install.
Can I use my own commission or consignment contract?
Yes — upload the PDF (or paste a Google Docs link) you already use and place signature fields on it, instead of starting from a template.
How do I prove a client actually agreed to the terms?
Every signed contract includes a timestamped audit trail recording when it was sent, opened, and signed — useful if payment terms or scope are ever disputed later.
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