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SEO Services Agreement

This SEO Services Agreement template outlines the terms and conditions between a service provider and a client for search engine optimization services. It is designed for Southern African businesses to formalise their SEO engagements.

Updated 18d ago
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SEO Services Agreement

SEO Services Agreement

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SEO Services Agreement

This SEO Services Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on this {{day}} day of {{month}}, {{year}}, by and between:

{{service_provider_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{country}}, with its principal place of business at {{service_provider_address}} (hereinafter referred to as "Provider"); and

{{client_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{country}}, with its principal place of business at {{client_address}} (hereinafter referred to as "Client").

Provider and Client are hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Parties" and individually as a "Party".

1. Scope of Services

1.1 The Provider shall perform search engine optimization (SEO) services for the Client, aimed at improving the ranking of the Client's website(s) ({{client_website_url}}) in organic search engine results.

1.2 Services may include, but are not limited to:

- Keyword research and analysis

- On-page optimization (meta tags, content optimization, internal linking)

- Technical SEO audit and recommendations (site speed, mobile-friendliness, crawlability)

- Off-page optimization (link building strategies)

- Content marketing recommendations

- Monthly performance reporting and analysis

1.3 Specific deliverables and timelines for each service component will be outlined in separate Statements of Work (SOWs) attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference. Each SOW shall specify the services, scope, timelines, and any additional terms for a particular project.

2. Fees and Payment

2.1 The Client shall pay the Provider fees as specified in the attached Statement(s) of Work (SOWs) or as otherwise agreed upon by the Parties in writing.

2.2 All invoices shall be submitted by the Provider to the Client on a {{billing_cycle}} basis and are due and payable within {{payment_terms_days}} days of the invoice date.

2.3 Payments shall be made in {{currency}} to the bank account specified by the Provider.

2.4 Late payments may incur an interest charge of {{late_payment_interest_rate}}% per month on the outstanding balance.

2.5 All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes, including but not limited to VAT, which shall be borne by the Client where applicable.

3. Client Responsibilities

3.1 The Client agrees to provide the Provider with timely access to all necessary information, login credentials (e.g., website CMS, Google Analytics, Google Search Console), and materials required for the performance of the SEO services.

3.2 The Client shall review and approve deliverables within {{review_period_days}} days of submission.

3.3 The Client shall implement recommended changes to their website in a timely manner.

3.4 The Client shall inform the Provider of any changes to their website or marketing strategies that may impact the SEO services.

4. Term and Termination

4.1 This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for an initial term of {{initial_term_months}} months, unless terminated earlier as provided herein.

4.2 This Agreement shall automatically renew for successive terms of {{renewal_term_months}} months unless either Party provides written notice of non-renewal at least {{notice_period_days}} days prior to the end of the current term.

4.3 Either Party may terminate this Agreement for material breach if the other Party fails to cure such breach within {{cure_period_days}} days of receiving written notice thereof.

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

5. Confidentiality

5.1 Both Parties agree to keep confidential all non-public information obtained from the other Party during the course of this Agreement, including but not limited to business strategies, client lists, and performance data.

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

6. Limitation of Liability

6.1 In no event shall either Party be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business interruption, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

6.2 The Provider's total liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid by the Client to the Provider during the {{liability_period_months}} months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the liability.

7. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

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

7.2 Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall first be attempted to be resolved through good faith negotiations between the Parties.

7.3 If negotiations fail, the Parties agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in {{dispute_resolution_city}}, {{dispute_resolution_country}}.

8. Entire Agreement

8.1 This Agreement, together with any attached Schedules and SOWs, constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, and agreements, whether oral or written.

8.2 Any modifications or amendments to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both Parties.

Signature Block

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

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By: {{service_provider_signatory_name}}

Title: {{service_provider_signatory_title}}

For: {{service_provider_company_name}}

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By: {{client_signatory_name}}

Title: {{client_signatory_title}}

For: {{client_company_name}}

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