Website Development Agreement

This Website Development Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on [Date], by and between:

Client: [Full Name / Company Name]
Address: [Client Address]
Email: [Client Email]

and

Developer: [Full Name / Company Name]
Address: [Developer Address]
Email: [Developer Email]

Together referred to as the "Parties."

1. Project Overview

The Developer agrees to design, develop, and deliver a website for the Client based on the specifications provided. The final product will be a functional, responsive website meeting the agreed-upon requirements and timeline.

2. Scope of Work

The Developer will be responsible for the following:

• Website planning and structure

• Design mockups and visual layout

• Front-end and back-end development

• Mobile responsiveness

• Integration of third-party tools (if any)

• Testing and debugging

• Final deployment on Client’s hosting/server

A full description of technical and design requirements may be attached as Appendix A.

3. Timeline

• Project Start Date: [Start Date]

• Estimated Completion Date: [End Date]

• Milestones

• Final Delivery: [Date]

Delays caused by the Client (e.g., late content delivery) may extend the timeline.

4. Payment Terms

• Total Project Fee: $[Amount]

• Payment Schedule:

  • [X]% upon signing

  • [X]% upon design approval

  • [X]% upon final delivery

• Payment Method: [Bank Transfer / PayPal / Other]

• Late Payment Fee: $[Amount] after [X] days past due

5. Client Responsibilities

The Client agrees to:

• Provide necessary content (e.g., text, images, branding assets)

• Respond to feedback and approve milestones within [X] business days

• Supply login credentials (if needed) for hosting or CMS access

6. Revisions

This Agreement includes [X] rounds of revisions during the development process. Additional revisions or major scope changes may incur additional fees at $[Hourly Rate] or be subject to a new agreement.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

Upon full payment:

• The Client will own all rights to the completed website, including code, text, and custom graphics

• The Developer retains the right to display the website in their portfolio (unless otherwise requested)

• Third-party assets (e.g., plugins, fonts, stock images) remain subject to their original licenses

8. Post-Launch Support

☐ The Developer will provide [30/60/90] days of free bug fixes post-launch
☐ Ongoing maintenance is available at $[Rate] per [Month/Hour]
☐ Additional support services require a separate agreement

9. Confidentiality

Both Parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary or sensitive business information exchanged during the course of the project.

10. Termination

Either Party may terminate this Agreement with [X] days’ written notice.
Upon termination:

• The Client shall pay for all work completed up to that point

• The Developer will provide all completed deliverables (if payment is received)

11. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of [State/Country]. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of that jurisdiction.

12. Entire Agreement

This document constitutes the full agreement between the Parties and supersedes any previous discussions or understandings.

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

Client Signature
Name:
Date:

Developer Signature
Name:
Date: