Free Website Contract Template
Website Contract
This Website Development Contract establishes the agreement between [Client's Name] and [Your Name] for the creation of a website. Under this contract, the Client engages the Developer to provide website development services, encompassing the scope of work, payment terms, intellectual property rights, and other pertinent provisions. Both parties acknowledge that this contract represents the entire agreement between them, and by signing below, they affirm their acceptance and understanding of its terms.
1. Scope of Work
1.1 Description of Services:
The developer agrees to provide website development services as follows:
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Design and development of a [brief description of website].
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Integration of necessary features and functionalities.
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Testing and debugging to ensure optimal performance.
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Basic SEO optimization.
1.2 Deliverables:
The deliverables for this project include:
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A fully functional website with [list key features].
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Documentation and instructions for managing the website.
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Client's approval at key milestones.
1.3 Project Timeline:
The estimated timeline for project completion is 12 weeks, beginning on April 1st, 2050, and ending on June 24th, 2050.
2. Payment Terms
2.1 Total Project Cost:
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The total cost for the website development services outlined above is $10,000 payable by the Client to the Developer.
2.2 Payment Schedule:
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30% of the total project cost is due upon signing this Contract as an initial deposit.
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40% of the total project cost is due upon completion of the website's frontend design and functionality implementation.
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The remaining 30% is due upon final delivery and acceptance of the completed website.
2.3 Late Fees:
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Late payments will incur a penalty of [penalty amount] per day until the outstanding balance is settled.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
3.1 Ownership:
Once the Client has provided the complete payment, they shall receive the transfer of all rights, titles, and interests about the website and every component that is a part of it.
3.2 License:
The developer hereby permits the Client, granting them a license that is not exclusive and is perpetual, which allows the Client to use the website along with its various components. This license is given to the Client specifically for them to use the website for the purpose it was originally intended for.
4. Revisions and Changes
4.1 Change Requests:
The client maintains the right to request alterations or amendments to the originally agreed-upon scope of the project. However, it should be noted that the developer holds the authority to impose additional charges if the requested changes are extensive and deviate considerably from the scope that was originally agreed upon.
4.2 Additional Charges:
If there are adjustments or modifications to the scope of the project, the possibility arises that there may be charges that will be in addition to what was originally planned. Communication will be open about these potential charges, and an agreement will be achieved between both parties involved before proceeding with the changes.
5. Confidentiality
Both parties involved in the project have mutually agreed to uphold and preserve the confidentiality of any sensitive or proprietary information that is exchanged or shared during the duration of the project.
6. Termination Clause
Either the first party or the second party holds the right to bring about a termination of this contract. This can be undertaken by putting it down in writing and only if it can be proven that the opposite party has violated any of the significant terms or conditions presented within the contract. Along with the violation, it is also necessary that the party in violation has failed to rectify the said infringement within a specified time frame, which is referred to in this contract as 'number' days after presenting them with a written notice of the said infringement.
7. Dispute Resolution
In the event of any dispute arising under this Contract, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve it through good faith negotiations. If a resolution cannot be reached, the dispute shall be submitted to mediation in [jurisdiction].
8. Warranties and Liabilities
The developer warrants that the website will be free from defects and will function as described for a period of [warranty period]. The developer's liability is limited to the total project cost.
9. Miscellaneous
9.1 Entire Agreement:
This Contract serves as the absolute and comprehensive agreement between the involved parties. It overrides and replaces any former agreements or understandings that may have existed before this agreement.
9.2 Amendments:
Modifications or changes that need to be made to this Contract are required to be documented in writing. Additionally, all such amendments must bear the signatures of both parties involved as a confirmation of their mutual agreement to the changes.
10. Signatures
By signing below, the parties acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Contract.
[YOUR NAME]
[YOUR COMPANY NAME]
[DATE SIGNED]
[CLIENT'S NAME]
[DATE SIGNED]
