Website Redesign Agreement Template

This Website Redesign Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of [Effective Date] by and between:

Client: [Client Legal Name], address: [Address] (“Client”)

Service Provider: [Provider Legal Name], address: [Address] (“Provider”)

Website/Project Name: [Project Name]

Current Site URL: [URL]

Target Launch URL (If Different): [URL]

Primary Platform (Optional): [WordPress/Webflow/Shopify/Custom/etc.]

1. Scope of Work

1.1 Provider will redesign the website as described below (the “Services”):

• Discovery and requirements gathering

• Site architecture / sitemap updates (optional): ☐ yes ☐ no

• Wireframes (optional): ☐ yes ☐ no

• Visual design: [Homepage + key templates]

• Development/implementation on: [CMS/platform]

• Responsive design for mobile/tablet/desktop

• Basic on-page SEO setup (titles/meta) (optional): ☐ yes ☐ no

• Integrations (if any): [Email forms/CRM/Payments/etc.]

• Content migration (optional): ☐ yes ☐ no (details: [__])

• Other: [List]

Discovery and requirements gathering

Site architecture / sitemap updates (optional): ☐ yes ☐ no

Wireframes (optional): ☐ yes ☐ no

Visual design: [Homepage + key templates]

Development/implementation on: [CMS/platform]

Responsive design for mobile/tablet/desktop

Basic on-page SEO setup (titles/meta) (optional): ☐ yes ☐ no

Integrations (if any): [Email forms/CRM/Payments/etc.]

Content migration (optional): ☐ yes ☐ no (details: [__])

Other: [List]

1.2 Deliverable Structure (No tables):

• Pages/templates included: [List pages or “up to __ unique templates + __ pages”].

• Components/modules included: [Header/footer, nav, forms, blog, etc.].

• Accessibility target (optional): ☐ WCAG 2.1 AA ☐ other: [__] (target only).

Pages/templates included: [List pages or “up to __ unique templates + __ pages”].

Components/modules included: [Header/footer, nav, forms, blog, etc.].

Accessibility target (optional): ☐ WCAG 2.1 AA ☐ other: [__] (target only).

2. Out of Scope

2.1 Not included unless added by written change:

• new custom apps/features beyond listed scope

• copywriting beyond minor edits

• extensive photo/video production

• major SEO strategy, backlink work, or paid ads

• complex data migrations beyond agreed content migration

• third-party licensing fees and subscriptions

new custom apps/features beyond listed scope

copywriting beyond minor edits

extensive photo/video production

major SEO strategy, backlink work, or paid ads

complex data migrations beyond agreed content migration

third-party licensing fees and subscriptions

3. Timeline and Milestones

3.1 Estimated timeline: [__] weeks starting [Start Date].

3.2 Milestones (customize):

• Discovery complete: [Date]

• Wireframes (if any): [Date]

• Visual design approval: [Date]

• Development complete: [Date]

• Client review/UAT: [Dates]

• Launch: [Date]

Discovery complete: [Date]

Wireframes (if any): [Date]

Visual design approval: [Date]

Development complete: [Date]

Client review/UAT: [Dates]

Launch: [Date]

3.3 Timeline depends on Client providing approvals and content on time.

4. Client Responsibilities

4.1 Client will provide: brand assets, copy, images, legal pages, product/service info, and access to systems (hosting/DNS/CMS/analytics).

4.2 Client will designate one decision-maker for approvals.

4.3 Client is responsible for reviewing and approving deliverables within [__] business days of delivery.

5. Revisions and Approvals

5.1 Included revision rounds (customize):

• Wireframes: [__] rounds (if applicable)

• Visual design: [__] rounds

• Development/QA fixes: reasonable bug fixes within scope

Wireframes: [__] rounds (if applicable)

Visual design: [__] rounds

Development/QA fixes: reasonable bug fixes within scope

5.2 Requests outside included revisions are billed as change requests under Section 9.

6. Testing, Content, and Launch

6.1 Provider will test: responsive layout, major browsers, forms, and core flows.

6.2 Client will test content accuracy, legal compliance, and business logic.

6.3 Launch requires: ☐ Client written approval ☐ scheduled launch window [__].

6.4 DNS changes and downtime: [Plan + expected window].

7. Acceptance and Post-Launch Support

7.1 Acceptance occurs when: ☐ site launches ☐ Client approves in writing ☐ deemed accepted after [**] days without material issues (optional).

7.2 Post-launch support included for [**] days covering bug fixes related to the redesign.

7.3 Ongoing maintenance is: ☐ not included ☐ available under separate retainer.

8. Fees and Payment

8.1 Fee model: ☐ fixed fee $[Amount] ☐ time & materials $[Rate]/hour ☐ milestone-based [__].

8.2 Payment schedule (customize):

• Deposit: $[__] due on signing

• Milestone 1 (design approval): $[__]

• Milestone 2 (pre-launch): $[__]

• Final (launch): $[__]

Deposit: $[__] due on signing

Milestone 1 (design approval): $[__]

Milestone 2 (pre-launch): $[__]

Final (launch): $[__]

8.3 Late payments: [terms], if permitted.

9. Change Requests (Out-of-Scope)

9.1 Changes must be requested in writing and include scope, timeline impact, and cost estimate.

9.2 Approved changes are billed as: ☐ hourly ☐ fixed quote ☐ other: [__].

9.3 Provider will not begin out-of-scope work without approval.

10. Ownership and Licenses

10.1 Ownership follows the Parties’ agreement: ☐ Client owns final site deliverables upon full payment ☐ Provider retains certain pre-existing tools.

10.2 Third-party assets/plugins remain subject to their licenses and may require Client accounts.

11. Confidentiality (Optional)

11.1 Each party will keep non-public project information confidential.

12. Limitation of Liability (Optional)

12.1 Consequential damages: ☐ excluded ☐ not excluded.

12.2 Liability cap: ☐ none ☐ $[Amount] ☐ fees paid under this Agreement.

13. Governing Law

13.1 This Agreement is governed by the laws of [State/Country].

Signatures

Client: [Client Legal Name]

Name/Title: [Authorized Signer]

Date: [Date]

Signature: ___________________________

Service Provider: [Provider Legal Name]

Name/Title: [Authorized Signer]

Date: [Date]

Signature: ___________________________