Website Design, Hosting and Commercial Services Agreement

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Website Design, Hosting and Commercial Services Agreement

This Website Design, Hosting and Commercial Services Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into on this {{day}} day of {{month}}, {{year}}, by and between:

{{client_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{client_company_jurisdiction}}, with its principal place of business at {{client_company_address}} ("Client"); and

{{service_provider_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{service_provider_company_jurisdiction}}, with its principal place of business at {{service_provider_company_address}} ("Service Provider").

Collectively referred to as the "Parties" and individually as a "Party."

1. Scope of Services

1.1. The Service Provider agrees to design, develop, host, and provide commercial services for the Client's website, as more fully described in Schedule A (Website Specifications and Deliverables) and Schedule B (Hosting and Commercial Services Details), attached hereto and incorporated by reference.

1.2. Website Design and Development Services include, but are not limited to: {{list_website_design_services}}.

1.3. Hosting Services include, but are not limited to: {{list_hosting_services}}.

1.4. Commercial Services include, but are not limited to: {{list_commercial_services}}.

2. Fees and Payment

2.1. In consideration for the Services provided by the Service Provider, the Client shall pay the Service Provider the fees as set forth in Schedule C (Fee Schedule and Payment Terms), attached hereto and incorporated by reference.

2.2. All payments shall be made in {{currency}} within {{number_of_days}} days of the invoice date.

2.3. Failure to make timely payments may result in suspension of services and/or late payment fees as outlined in Schedule C.

3. Term and Termination

3.1. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for an initial term of {{initial_term_months}} months, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.

3.2. Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon {{notice_period_days}} days' written notice to the other Party if there is a material breach of this Agreement.

3.3. Upon termination, the Client shall pay for all services rendered up to the date of termination.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1. Upon full payment of all fees due, the Client shall own all intellectual property rights in the website design and content developed by the Service Provider specifically for the Client under this Agreement.

4.2. The Service Provider retains ownership of any pre-existing intellectual property, tools, or code used in the development of the website that are not custom-developed for the Client.

5. Confidentiality

5.1. Both Parties agree to keep confidential all non-public information concerning the other Party's business, finances, and operations obtained during the course of this Agreement.

5.2. This obligation of confidentiality shall survive the termination of this Agreement for a period of {{confidentiality_period_years}} years.

6. Warranties and Disclaimers

6.1. The Service Provider warrants that the services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner.

6.2. The Service Provider does not warrant that the website will be error-free or uninterrupted, but will use commercially reasonable efforts to correct reported errors and minimize downtime.

6.3. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT, THE SERVICE PROVIDER MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

7. Limitation of Liability

7.1. To the maximum extent permitted by law, neither Party shall be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement.

7.2. The total liability of the Service Provider to the Client for any and all claims arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid by the Client to the Service Provider under this Agreement during the {{number_of_months}} months preceding the event giving rise to the liability.

8. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

8.1. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{governing_jurisdiction}}.

8.2. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, shall be settled by amicable negotiation between the Parties. If such negotiation fails, the dispute shall be submitted to mediation in {{mediation_location}}.

8.3. If mediation is unsuccessful, the dispute shall be finally settled by arbitration in accordance with the rules of {{arbitration_body}} in {{arbitration_location}}.

9. Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with its Schedules, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties concerning its subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements, representations, and understandings, whether written or oral.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

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For and on behalf of {{client_company_name}}

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{{service_provider_authorised_signatory_name}}

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For and on behalf of {{service_provider_company_name}}