Website Development Agreement

Company Letterhead

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Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

Website Development Agreement

This Website Development Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of {{effective_date}} ("Effective Date"), by and between:

{{client_company_name}}, a company duly organized and existing under the laws of [Country], with its principal place of business at {{client_company_address}} ("Client"), and

{{developer_company_name}} [or Individual Developer Name], a company duly organized and existing under the laws of [Country], with its principal place of business at {{developer_company_address}} ("Developer").

Collectively, the Client and the Developer shall be referred to as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party”.

Recitals

WHEREAS, the Client desires to engage the Developer to design, develop, and implement a website for the Client, as more fully described in the Scope of Work attached hereto as Schedule A (the “Website”).

WHEREAS, the Developer possesses the necessary expertise, experience, and resources to perform such development services.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the Parties agree as follows:

Scope of Work

The Developer agrees to develop and deliver the Website in accordance with the specifications, features, functionalities, and deliverables set forth in Schedule A ("Scope of Work"), which is incorporated into this Agreement by reference.

Any changes or additions to the Scope of Work must be agreed upon in writing by both Parties through a formal Change Order.

Payment Terms

In consideration for the services rendered by the Developer, the Client agrees to pay the Developer a total fee of {{total_development_fee}} ({{currency}}).

Payment shall be made as follows:

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

b) A milestone payment of {{milestone_payment_percentage}}% ({{milestone_payment_amount}} {{currency}}) upon completion and Client approval of {{milestone_description}}.

c) The remaining balance of {{final_payment_amount}} {{currency}} due upon final delivery, acceptance, and launch of the Website.

All invoices are due and payable within {{payment_due_days}} days of receipt.

Intellectual Property Rights

Upon full and final payment of all fees due under this Agreement, the Developer shall assign to the Client all intellectual property rights, including copyrights, in the final Website code, design, and content specifically developed for the Client under this Agreement.

The Developer retains all intellectual property rights to any pre-existing tools, libraries, or code that were not specifically created for the Client under this Agreement, but are incorporated into the Website. The Developer grants the Client a perpetual, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use such pre-existing materials solely as part of the Website.

Confidentiality

Both Parties agree to keep confidential all non-public information disclosed by the other Party during the term of this Agreement, including but not limited to business plans, technical information, customer data, and marketing strategies.

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

Warranties and Disclaimers

The Developer warrants that the Website will function substantially in accordance with the specifications set forth in Schedule A for a period of {{warranty_period}} days following final acceptance.

EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES PROVIDED HEREIN, THE DEVELOPER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Termination

Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon {{notice_period_days}} days written notice if the other Party materially breaches any of its obligations hereunder and fails to cure such breach within the notice period.

Upon termination, the Client shall pay the Developer for all services rendered and expenses incurred up to the date of termination.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Country/Jurisdiction].

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, including Schedule A, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, and agreements, whether oral or written.

Signature Block

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

CLIENT:

{{client_company_name}}

_____________________________

Name: {{client_signatory_name}}

Title: {{client_signatory_title}}

Date: {{client_signature_date}}

DEVELOPER:

{{developer_company_name}}

_____________________________

Name: {{developer_signatory_name}}

Title: {{developer_signatory_title}}

Date: {{developer_signature_date}}

SCHEDULE A: Scope of Work (Attach detailed specifications, features, and deliverables here.)