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      "a": "It depends on your contract. In Australia, ownership of artwork and logo files varies from job to job, so check what your quote or agreement actually said. If it isn't clear, that's exactly why we recommend settling the file question in writing before the next job.",
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      "a": "Usually, yes. Clear, straight-on photos plus accurate measurements let us rebuild logos, lettering and layouts as fresh print-ready files. The main exception is a seamless join into an existing custom decorative pattern, where the missing original really matters.",
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  "summary": "Locked out of your signage artwork? can re-create most signs from photos, and shows how to get source files up front next time. Why do signwriters withhold artwork files?. Gigantic Signs manufactures and installs it from their Kent Town workshop for customers across Adelaide.",
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