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Web Site Development and Service Agreement

This document outlines the agreement between a client and a web development service provider, detailing the scope of work, deliverables, payment terms, and intellectual property rights. It is used when engaging a developer for website creation or maintenance.

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COMPANY LETTERHEAD

{{company_name}}

{{company_address}}

Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICE AGREEMENT

This Web Site Development and Service Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of this {{date}} day of {{month}}, {{year}}, by and between:

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

AND

{{developer_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{developer_jurisdiction}}, with its principal place of business at {{developer_address}} (hereinafter referred to as the “Developer”).

Collectively referred to as the “Parties”.

1. SCOPE OF WORK

The Developer agrees to develop and provide the Client with a website (the “Website”) as described in detail in Schedule A, attached hereto and forming an integral part of this Agreement. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Designing and developing the Website according to the Client’s specifications.

Implementing agreed-upon functionalities and features.

Performing testing and debugging to ensure proper operation.

Integrating content provided by the Client.

2. DELIVERABLES

The Developer shall deliver the following to the Client upon completion of the project:

A fully functional and tested Website.

All necessary source code, graphics, and other digital assets.

Access to the Website’s administrative panel.

Training on Website usage and content management, if specified in Schedule A.

3. PAYMENT TERMS

The Client agrees to pay the Developer a total fee of {{total_fee_currency}} {{total_fee_amount}} for the services rendered under this Agreement. Payment shall be made as follows:

An initial deposit of {{deposit_currency}} {{deposit_amount}} upon signing of this Agreement.

Progress payments at agreed-upon milestones as outlined in Schedule B, totaling {{milestone_currency}} {{milestone_amount}}.

The final balance of {{final_balance_currency}} {{final_balance_amount}} upon completion and final acceptance of the Website by the Client.

All payments shall be made within {{payment_days}} days of invoice receipt.

4. TIMELINES

The Developer shall use reasonable efforts to complete the Website development by {{completion_date}}. Any delays caused by the Client (e.g., late provision of content, delayed feedback) may extend the completion date accordingly. Both Parties agree to communicate any potential delays promptly.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Upon full payment of all fees due under this Agreement, all intellectual property rights, including but not limited to copyrights, in the Website and all source code, designs, and other materials developed specifically for the Client under this Agreement, shall be transferred to the Client. The Developer retains the right to display the completed Website in their portfolio for promotional purposes, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY

Both Parties agree to keep confidential all non-public information received from the other Party during the term of this Agreement and for a period of {{confidentiality_period}} years thereafter. This includes, but is not limited to, business plans, technical data, and customer information.

7. WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE

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 from the date of final acceptance. During this warranty period, the Developer will correct any bugs or errors at no additional cost. Post-warranty maintenance and support services may be offered under a separate agreement.

8. TERMINATION

Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice if the other Party materially breaches any of its obligations hereunder and fails to cure such breach within {{cure_period_days}} days of receiving written notice thereof. In the event of termination, the Client shall pay for all work satisfactorily completed up to the date of termination.

9. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{governing_law_country}}, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of {{governing_law_country}}.

SIGNATURE BLOCK

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

FOR THE CLIENT:

_____________________________

Name: {{client_signatory_name}}

Title: {{client_signatory_title}}

Date: {{client_signature_date}}

FOR THE DEVELOPER:

_____________________________

Name: {{developer_signatory_name}}

Title: {{developer_signatory_title}}

Date: {{developer_signature_date}}

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