Free Website Contract Template
Website Development and Maintenance Agreement
This Agreement is made on the [DATE] (the "Effective Date") between [Your Company Name], a company incorporated under the laws of [State/Country] located at [Your Company Address] (hereinafter referred to as "Party A") and [Web Development Company's Name], a [jurisdiction of Web Development Company] company, with its business address at [Web Development Company's Address] (hereinafter referred to as "Party B").
1. Project Scope
Party B will design and develop a custom e-commerce website for Party A. The design and functionality of the website will be in accordance and compliance with the specifications provided by Party A.
2. Timeline
The project will commence upon the signing of this Agreement and is anticipated to be completed by the [Expected Completion Date]. Party B agrees to use its best efforts to meet the agreed timeline.
3. Payment Structure
Party A will pay Party B a total fee of [Complete Contract Value] for services under this Agreement. The fee is broken down into an initial deposit of [Initial Deposit Amount] payable by [Payment Date] and a balance of [Balance Amount] upon project completion.
4. Maintenance Terms
After completion of the project, Party B will provide [Maintenance Term] months of free maintenance services. Thereafter, Party B will offer ongoing maintenance at a compensated figure. This figure will be calculated based on the scope of maintenance required.
5. Changes and Revisions
Any changes or revisions beyond the scope stated in this contract may incur additional charges and/or extend the timeline of the project.
6. Termination
Either party may terminate this contract at any time with a written notice, respecting a [notice period] day notice period. In the event of termination, Party A will be obligated to pay Party B for the services provided up until the termination date.
7. Confidentiality
Throughout the term of this Agreement and for a period of [post-agreement period] following its termination, each party shall maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary information received from the other party.
8. Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising out of this agreement shall be resolved through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration, as agreed upon by both parties.
9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of [Your Country], and any disputes arising out of this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of [Your Country's Courts].
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
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By:
[Your Name]
[Your Company Name]
DATE: [Date Signed]
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By:
[Web Development Company's Name]
DATE: [Date Signed]
