Website Design Agreement

Company Letterhead

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Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

Website Design Agreement

This Website Design Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the 'Agreement') is made and entered into on this {{date}} day of {{month}}, {{year}}, by and between:

{{client_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{client_country}}, with its principal place of business at {{client_company_address}} (hereinafter referred to as the 'Client');

AND

{{designer_company_name}} / {{designer_individual_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{designer_country}} / an individual residing at {{designer_address}}, with its principal place of business at {{designer_company_address}} (hereinafter referred to as the 'Designer').

Collectively, the Client and the Designer may be referred to as the 'Parties' and individually as a 'Party'.

1. Scope of Work

The Designer agrees to provide website design and development services as detailed in Appendix A: Scope of Work and Deliverables, attached hereto and forming an integral part of this Agreement.

This includes, but is not limited to, the design, development, and implementation of a website for the Client according to the specifications and timelines outlined in Appendix A.

Any changes to the scope of work must be agreed upon in writing by both Parties and may result in adjustments to the project timeline and cost.

2. Project Timeline and Milestones

The project shall commence on {{start_date}} and is anticipated to be completed by {{end_date}}.

Key milestones and their respective completion dates are outlined in Appendix B: Project Timeline.

The Designer shall endeavor to adhere to the agreed-upon timeline, but acknowledges that delays may occur due to unforeseen circumstances or client-induced changes. Both Parties agree to communicate promptly regarding any potential delays.

3. Payment Terms

The total fee for the services rendered under this Agreement shall be {{currency}}{{total_fee}}.

Payment shall be made by the Client to the Designer in accordance with the following schedule:

a) An upfront payment of {{currency}}{{upfront_payment_percentage}}% ({{currency}}{{upfront_payment_amount}}) upon signing this Agreement.

b) A milestone payment of {{currency}}{{milestone_payment_percentage}}% ({{currency}}{{milestone_payment_amount}}) upon completion of {{milestone_description_1}}.

c) The remaining balance of {{currency}}{{final_payment_percentage}}% ({{currency}}{{final_payment_amount}}) upon final approval and launch of the website.

All invoices are payable within {{payment_due_days}} days of receipt. Late payments may incur a penalty of {{late_payment_interest_rate}}% per month.

4. Intellectual Property

Upon full and final payment of all fees due under this Agreement, the Client shall own all intellectual property rights, including but not limited to copyrights, in the final website design, source code, and all graphic elements created specifically for the Client under this Agreement.

The Designer retains the right to display the completed project in their portfolio and marketing materials.

The Designer warrants that all materials used in the development of the website will be original or that the Designer has obtained all necessary licenses and permissions for their use.

5. Client Responsibilities

The Client agrees to provide all necessary content (text, images, logos, etc.) in a timely manner as requested by the Designer.

The Client shall provide prompt feedback and approval at various stages of the project to ensure adherence to the timeline.

The Client is responsible for securing and maintaining their own web hosting, domain name registration, and any third-party licenses required for the website (unless otherwise agreed upon in Appendix A).

6. Confidentiality

Both Parties agree to keep confidential all proprietary and sensitive information disclosed during the course of this Agreement.

This includes, but is not limited to, business strategies, technical data, and financial information.

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

7. Termination

Either Party may terminate this Agreement by providing {{notice_days}} days' written notice to the other Party in the event of a material breach of this Agreement.

In the event of termination, the Client shall pay for all services rendered up to the date of termination, and the Designer shall deliver all completed work and intellectual property rights commensurate with payments received.

8. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

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

Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall first be resolved through good-faith negotiation between the Parties.

If a resolution cannot be reached through negotiation, the Parties agree to submit the dispute to mediation in {{mediation_city}}, {{mediation_country}}, with a mutually agreed-upon mediator.

If mediation is unsuccessful, the dispute shall be submitted to binding arbitration in {{arbitration_city}}, {{arbitration_country}}, in accordance with the rules of {{arbitration_institution}}.

Signature Block

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

FOR THE CLIENT:

_____________________________

Signature

{{client_signatory_name}}

{{client_signatory_title}}

Date: {{date_signed_client}}

FOR THE DESIGNER:

_____________________________

Signature

{{designer_signatory_name}}

{{designer_signatory_title}}

Date: {{date_signed_designer}}