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Developer is ready, willing and able to undertake the development of the Software and agrees to do so under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Preparation of Development Plan Developer shall prepare a development plan (\"Development Plan\") for the Software, satisfying the requirements set forth in the Functional Specifications. The Development Plan shall include: Detailed Specifications for the Software; A listing of all items to be delivered to Customer under this Agreement (\"Deliverables\"); A delivery schedule containing a delivery date for each Deliverable; and A payment schedule setting forth the amount and time of Developer's compensation. ACCEPTANCE OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN Developer shall deliver the Development Plan to Customer by [DEVELOPMENT PLAN DEADLINE]. Customer shall have [NUMBER] days to review the Development Plan. Upon approval of the Development Plan by Customer, it will be marked as Exhibit B and will be deemed by both parties to have become a part of this Agreement and will be incorporated by reference. Developer shall then commence development of Software that will substantially conform to the requirements set forth in the Development Plan. If the Development Plan is in Customer's reasonable judgment unsatisfactory in any material respect, Customer shall prepare a detailed written description of the objections. Customer shall deliver such objections to Developer within [NUMBER] days of receipt of the Development Plan. Developer shall then have [NUMBER] days to modify the Development Plan to respond to Customer's objections. Customer shall have [NUMBER] days to review the modified Development Plan. If Customer deems the modified Development Plan to be unacceptable, Customer has the option of terminating this Agreement upon written notice to Developer or permitting Developer to modify the Development Plan again under the procedure outlined in this paragraph. If this Agreement is terminated, the obligations of both parties under it shall end except for Customer's obligation to pay Developer all sums due for preparing the Development Plan and the ongoing obligations of confidentiality set forth in the provision of this Agreement entitled \"Confidentiality.\" Payment for Development Plan If the Development Plan is not accepted by Customer and Customer terminates this Agreement, Developer shall be entitled to compensation on a time and materials basis at an hourly rate of [HOURLY RATE] plus expenses to the date of termination. Developer shall submit an invoice detailing its time and expenses preparing the Development Plan. If the invoice amount is less than the amounts paid to Developer prior to termination, Developer shall promptly return the excess to Customer. If the invoice amount exceeds the amounts paid to Developer prior to termination, Customer shall promptly pay Developer the difference. However, Developer's total compensation for preparing the Development Plan shall not exceed [AMOUNT]. Payment [TIME AND MATERIALS AGREEMENT] Developer shall be compensated at the rate of [RATE] per hour [OR \"day,\" \"week,\" \"month\"]. Payment will be made within [NUMBER OF DAYS] days of Developer's submission of an invoice for work completed. [OPTIONAL: \"Unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by Customer, Customer's maximum liability for all services performed during the term of this Agreement shall not exceed [MAXIMUM AMOUNT].\"] OR [FIXED PRICE AGREEMENT] The total contract price shall be set forth in the Development Plan. Customer shall pay the Developer the sum of [INITIAL AMOUNT] upon execution of this Agreement and the sum of [AMOUNT IF PLAN APPROVED] upon Customer's approval of the Development Plan. The remainder of the contract price shall be payable in installments according to the payment schedule to be included in the Development Plan. Each installment shall be payable upon completion of each project phase by Developer and acceptance by Customer in accordance with the provision of this Agreement entitled \"Acceptance Testing of Software.\" Payment of Developer's Costs Customer shall reimburse Developer for all out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Developer in performing services under this Agreement. Such expenses include, but are not limited, to: All communications charges Costs for providing conversion services for converting Customer's database Media costs Travel expenses other than normal commuting, including airfares, rental vehicles, and highway mileage in company or personal vehicles at [cents per mile] Other expenses resulting from the work performed under this Agreement. Developer shall submit an itemized statement of Developer's expenses. Customer shall pay Developer within [NUMBER] days from the date of each statement. Late Fees Late payments by Customer shall be subject to late penalty fees of [%] per month from the due date until the amount is paid. Materials Customer shall make available to Developer, at Customer's expense, the following materials, facilities and equipment: [LIST] These items will be provided to Customer by [DATE]. Changes in Project Scope If at any time following acceptance of the Development Plan by Customer, Customer should desire a change in Developer's performance under this Agreement that will alter or amend the Specifications or other elements of the Development Plan, Customer shall submit to Developer a written proposal specifying the desired changes. Developer will evaluate each such proposal at its standard rates and charges. Developer shall submit to Customer a written response to each such proposal within [NUMBER] working days following receipt thereof. Developer's written response shall include a statement of the availability of Developer's personnel and resources, as well as any impact the proposed changes will have on the contract price, delivery dates or warranty provisions of this Agreement. Changes to the Development Plan shall be evidenced by a \"Development Plan Modification Agreement.\" The Development Plan Modification Agreement shall amend the Development Plan appropriately to incorporate the desired changes and acknowledge any effect of such changes on the provisions of this Agreement. The Development Plan Modification Agreement shall be signed by authorized representatives of Customer and Developer, whereupon Developer shall commence performance in accordance with it. Should Developer not approve the Development Plan Modification Agreement as written, Developer will so notify Customer within [NUMBER] working days of Developer's receipt of the Development Plan Modification Agreement. 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Number is [Insert], and its Business License Number is [insert]. Independent Contractor has complied with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding business permits, sales permits, licenses, reporting requirements, tax withholding requirements, and other legal requirements of any kind that may be required to carry out said business and the Scope of Work which is to be performed as an Independent Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Independent Contractor is or remains open to conducting similar tasks or activities for clients other than the Company and holds themselves out to the public to be a separate business entity. Company desires to engage and contract for the services of the Independent Contractor to perform certain tasks as set forth below. Independent Contractor desires to enter into this Agreement and perform as an independent contractor for the company and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and conditions contained in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows: TERMS This Agreement shall be effective commencing [Date], and shall continue until terminated at the completion of the Scope of Work which shall occur no later than [Date] or by either party as otherwise provided herein. STATUS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR This Agreement does not constitute a hiring by either party. It is the parties intentions that Independent Contractor shall have an independent contractor status and not be an employee for any purposes, including, but not limited to, [laws]. Independent Contractor shall retain sole and absolute discretion in the manner and means of carrying out their activities and responsibilities under this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be considered or construed to be a partnership or joint venture, and the Company shall not be liable for any obligations incurred by Independent Contractor unless specifically authorized in writing. Independent Contractor shall not act as an agent of the Company, ostensibly or otherwise, nor bind the Company in any manner, unless specifically authorized to do so in writing. TASKS, DUTIES, AND SCOPE OF WORK Independent Contractor agrees to devote as much time, attention, and energy as necessary to complete or achieve the following: [Describe]. The above to be referred to in this Agreement as the \"Scope of Work\". It is expected that the Scope of Work will completed by [Date]. Independent Contractor shall additionally perform any and all tasks and duties associated with the Scope of Work set forth above, including but not limited to, work being performed already or related change orders. Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to engage in any activities which are not expressly set forth by this Agreement. The books and records related to the Scope of Work set forth in this Agreement shall be maintained by the Independent Contractor at the Independent Contractor's principal place of business and open to inspection by Company during regular working hours. Documents to which Company will be entitled to inspect include, but are not limited to, any and all contract documents, change orders/purchase orders and work authorized by Independent Contractor or Company on existing or potential projects related to this Agreement. Independent Contractor shall be responsible to the management and directors of Company, but Independent Contractor will not be required to follow or establish a regular or daily work schedule. Supply all necessary equipment, materials and supplies. Independent Contractor will not rely on the equipment or offices of Company for completion of tasks and duties set forth pursuant to this Agreement. Any advice given Independent Contractors regarding the scope of work shall be considered a suggestion only, not an instruction. Company retains the right to inspect, stop, or alter the work of Independent Contractor to assure its conformity with this Agreement. ASSURANCE OF SERVICES Independent Contractor will assure that the following individuals (the \"Key Employees\") will be available to perform, and will perform, the Services hereunder until they are completed (identify by title and name as applicable): [Name of Key Employee, Title] [Name of Key Employee, Title] The Key Employees may be changed only with the prior written approval of the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. COMPENSATION Independent Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for performing those tasks and duties related to the Scope of Work as follows: [Describe] Such compensation shall become due and payable to Independent Contractor in the following time, place, and manner: [Describe] NOTICE CONCERNING WITHHOLDING OF TAXES Independent Contractor recognizes and understands that it will receive a [specify tax] statement and related tax statements, and will be required to file corporate and/or individual tax returns and to pay taxes in accordance with all provisions of applicable Federal and State law. Independent Contractor hereby promises and agrees to indemnify the Company for any damages or expenses, including attorney's fees, and legal expenses, incurred by the Company as a result of independent contractor's failure to make such required payments. AGREEMENT TO WAIVE RIGHTS TO BENEFITS Independent Contractor hereby waives and foregoes the right to receive any benefits given by Company to its regular employees, including, but not limited to, health benefits, vacation and sick leave benefits, profit sharing plans, etc. This waiver is applicable to all non-salary benefits which might otherwise be found to accrue to the Independent Contractor by virtue of their services to Company, and is effective for the entire duration of Independent Contractor's agreement with Company. This waiver is effective independently of Independent Contractor's employment status as adjudged for taxation purposes or for any other purpose. Neither this Agreement, nor any duties or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by either party without the consent of the other. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated prior to the completion or achievement of the Scope of Work by either party giving [number] days written notice. Such termination shall not prejudice any other remedy to which the terminating party may be entitled, either by law, in equity, or under this Agreement. NON-DISCLOSURE OF TRADE SECRETS, CUSTOMER LISTS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Independent Contractor agrees not to disclose or communicate, in any manner, either during or after Independent Contractor's agreement with Company, information about Company, its operations, clientele, or any other information, that relate to the business of Company including, but not limited to, the names of its customers, its marketing strategies, operations, or any other information of any kind which would be deemed confidential, a trade secret, a customer list, or other form of proprietary information of Company. Independent Contractor acknowledges that the above information is material and confidential and that it affects the profitability of Company. 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NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows: NON-DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Both Parties understand and agree that each Party may have access to the confidential information of the other party. For the purposes of this Agreement, \"Confidential Information\" means proprietary and confidential information about the Disclosing Party's (or it's suppliers') business or activities. Such information includes all business, financial, technical, and other information marked or designated by such Party as \"confidential\" or \"proprietary.\" Confidential Information also includes information which, by the nature of the circumstances surrounding the disclosure, ought in good faith to be treated as confidential. For the purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information does not include: Information that is currently in the public domain or that enters the public domain after the signing of this Agreement. Information a Party lawfully receives from a third Party without restriction on disclosure and without breach of a non-disclosure obligation. Information that the Receiving Party knew prior to receiving any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Information that the Receiving Party independently develops without reliance on any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Each Party agrees that it will not disclose to any third Party or use any Confidential Information disclosed to it by the other Party except when expressly permitted in writing by the other Party. Each Party also agrees that it will take all reasonable measures to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information of the other Party in its possession or control. TERM The term of this Agreement is [number] of [years/months] from the date of execution by both Parties. 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WHEREAS A. Contractor has experience and expertise in [DESCRIBE EXPERIENCE AND SERVICE]. B. Customer desires to have Contractor provide services for them. C. Contractor desires to provide services to Customer on the terms and conditions set forth herein (the \"Services\"). NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals, the representations, warranties, and agreements contained in this Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are now acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: SERVICES PROVIDED Beginning on upon agreement to this contract, [CONTRACTOR] will provide to [CUSTOMER] the following service (collectively, the /Services\"): Description of the project: [DESCRIBE THE SERVICE REQUIRED]. SCOPE OF WORK Contractor agrees to provide Services pursuant to the Scope of Work set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto (the \"Scope of Work\"). TERM Unless both parties mutually agree on an extension, this contract will automatically terminate on [SPECIFY]. PERFORMANCE The parties agree to do everything possible to ensure that the terms of this Agreement take effect. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES In exchange for the Services rendered, a payment of [SPECIFY] will be made to the Contractor upon completion of the scheduled Services described in this Contract. If an invoice is not paid on the due date, interest will be added to the current balance. These amounts shall be payable, and the Customer shall pay all overdue amounts at the lesser of [SPECIFY] per cent per annum or the maximum percentage permitted by applicable law. Or Customer will pay Contractor as follows: [SPECIFY]. DELIVERY OF SERVICES The Contractor will exercise due diligence in the provision of services. 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The Contractor retains exclusive rights to pre-existing materials used in the Customer's projects. The Customer shall not have the right to reuse, resell or otherwise transfer material belonging to the contractor or third parties. The Contractor reserves the right to use the finished public product as an example of a product. RETURN OF PROPERTY Upon the expiry or termination of this Agreement, the Contractor will return to the Customer any property, documentation, records or Confidential Information which is the property of the Customer. COMPENSATION For all services rendered by the Contractor under this Agreement, the Customer shall indemnify the Contractor. 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Commercial Service Provider\" or \"Service Provider\" means a Web Host, as defined below, that also processes orders and payments by Internet users on behalf of third-party Web Site owners. \"Cookie\" means a file stored on the user's computer into which data which is transparently transmitted by a Web Site regarding a variety of information. \"Derivative Work\" means any modifications made to any computer source code, object code, [PROGRAMMING CODE] code or HTML code. \"Domain Name\" or \"Name\" is the alphanumeric name associated with Client's web site, web pages or electronic mail. \"Electronic Mail\" or \"E-Mail\" means any communication transmitted via the Internet which is stored in the recipient's e-mail box. \"Hour\" means one hour spent by one developer. \"HTML Code\" means hypertext mark-up language, which is the language commonly used for developing the appearance of Web Sites. \"Intellectual Property Rights\" means: Rights in any patent, copyright, trademark, trade dress, and trade name; Related registrations and applications for registration; and Trade secrets, moral rights and goodwill. \"Internet\" means the global computer network comprising interconnected networks using standard Protocols. \"Internet Service Provider\" or \"ISP\" means an entity that enables the uploading and downloading of data between remote computers and the Internet. \"Kilobytes per second\" or \"Kbps\" means [NUMBER] bytes of data transmitted in one second. \"Project Manager\" means one of Client's employees who shall be deemed as Client's liaison with Service Provider, and who shall have the power to act as Client's project manager in order to make ongoing decisions under this Agreement which are binding upon Client. \"Protocols\" means a set of rules that regulate the way data is transmitted between computers. \"Robot\" or \"Spider\" means an automated device used by a searching service to gather pieces of information about Web Sites. \"Web Page\" means each individual screen display contained in Client's Web Site. \"Web Site\" means all Web Pages and domain names associated with Client and its products or services, and which are stored on Service Provider's Internet server computer. \"Web Site Hosting Service Provider\" or \"Web Host\" means an entity that stores third-party Web Sites on its Internet server computer, receives or stores commands or data transmitted by Internet users, transmits Web Page data to users' Internet addresses, and performs related maintenance. \"World Wide Web\", or \"WWW\", is a subset of the Internet, and is a common system for browsing Internet Web Sites. WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT 2.1 Design Preliminary Specification Sheet. The parties recognize that Client has previously provided to Service Provider a specification sheet which graphically and textually illustrates all Web Pages that Client wishes to incorporate into its Web Site - including images and graphics -, the functionality Client desires between multiple Web Pages, and the functionality Client desires between each Web Page and users. A true and correct copy of the specification sheet is attached hereto as \"Attachment [SPECIFY]\". Modified Specification Sheets. Service Provider shall prepare a First Modified Specification Sheet by reviewing Client's Preliminary Specification Sheet, consulting with Client in order to make suggested changes and improvements, and drafting a First Modified Specification Sheet. Client shall inspect Service Provider's First Modified Specification Sheet, and shall approve it, reject it or make additional changes. [Where time is of the essence, the following sentence should be added: The parties expressly recognize that time is of the essence, and expressly agree that each successive Modified Specification Sheet shall be drafted by each party and delivered to the other party within no more than [NUMBER] business days. Client and/or Service Provider may make additional subsequent changes, and each resulting Modified Specification Sheet shall be sequentially numbered, and shall not become a Final Specification Sheet in the absence of the parties' mutual written assent. Service Provider shall assist Client with the preparation of Modified Specification Sheets, and Client shall compensate Service Provider at the rate of [choose from the range of: [AMOUNT] to [AMOUNT] per Hour for Service Provider's preparation of Modified Specification Sheets]. Final Specification Sheet. When the parties have inscribed any Modified Specification Sheet with the term \"Final Specification Sheet\", and the parties have signed it, then Service Provider shall undertake to develop the desired Web Site according to the specifications contained therein. Client hereby expressly represents that by signing the Final Specification Sheet, the specifications contained therein shall be deemed complete and accurate. 2.2 Coding Method. Service Provider shall create the code underlying Client's Web Site in accordance with the Final Specification Sheet, Protocols and [PROGRAMMING CODE]. Project Management. The parties recognize that Client's participation in all phases of the development of the Web Site is essential. As such, Project Manager shall, in best faith, work with Service Provider to complete the project on schedule. Pre- Final Version Modifications Modification Method. During the coding and testing process, Service Provider or Client may propose modifications to Client's Web Site in writing","Website Design, Hosting and Commercial Services Agreement","20",152,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/website-design,-hosting-and-commercial-services-agreement-D824.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/824.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#824.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[155,156],{"label":17,"url":98},{"label":20,"url":157},"ecommerce-business","website design hosting commercial services agreement","/template/website-design-hosting-and-commercial-services-agreement-D824",{"description":161,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":162,"pages":163,"size":164,"extension":10,"preview":165,"thumb":166,"svgFrame":167,"seoMetadata":168,"parents":169,"keywords":176,"url":177},"COMPANY NAME:_______________________ Address: _______________________________________ City: ______________________________ State/Province: ___________ Zip/postal code__________ Country: ________________ Phone: _________________ Fax: __________________ Email: _________________________________________ Purchase Order The following number must appear on all related correspondence, shipping papers, and invoices: P.O. NUMBER: Contact: Address: _______________________________________ City: ______________________________ State/Province: ___________ Zip/postal code___________ Country: ________________ Phone: _________________ Fax: __________________ Email: _________________________________________ Ship To:","Purchase Order","1",49,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/purchase-order-D1411.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/1411.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#1411.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[170,173],{"label":171,"url":172},"Sales & Marketing","sales-marketing",{"label":174,"url":175},"Bids & Quotes","bids-quotes","purchase order","/template/purchase-order-D1411",false,{"seo":180,"reviewer":192,"quick_facts":196,"at_a_glance":198,"personas":202,"variants":223,"glossary":247,"fields":278,"how_to_fill":324,"common_mistakes":355,"faqs":372,"industries":397,"comparisons":414,"diy_vs_pro":425,"related_template_ids_curated":438,"schema":446,"classification":448},{"meta_title":181,"meta_description":182,"primary_keyword":183,"secondary_keywords":184},"Checklist Drafting Web Site Development Agreements Template (Free Word)","Free checklist for drafting web site development agreements. Covers scope, IP, payment, hosting, and acceptance. Used in 190+ countries. Free Word and PDF download.","web site development agreement checklist",[185,186,187,188,189,190,191],"website development contract checklist","web development agreement template","website development agreement checklist word","drafting website development agreements","web design contract checklist","website project agreement checklist","website development contract template free",{"name":193,"credential":194,"reviewed_date":195},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",{"difficulty":197,"legal_review_recommended":178,"signature_required":178},"easy",{"what_it_is":199,"when_you_need_it":200,"whats_inside":201},"A Checklist for Drafting Web Site Development Agreements is a structured reference form that walks parties through every material provision to address before signing a website development contract. This free Word download organizes the key checkpoints — scope, deliverables, IP ownership, payment milestones, hosting, and acceptance — into a single scannable sheet you can complete before drafting or reviewing the full agreement.\n","Use it whenever a business or individual is preparing, negotiating, or reviewing a website development contract — either as the client commissioning the site or the developer building it. It is especially useful when either party is working through the agreement without in-house legal counsel.\n","The checklist covers scope of work and deliverables, ownership and IP assignment, payment structure and milestones, revision and change-order procedures, hosting and maintenance responsibilities, testing and acceptance criteria, confidentiality, and dispute resolution provisions.\n",[203,207,211,215,219],{"title":204,"use_case":205,"icon_asset_id":206},"Small business owners","Commissioning a new website and reviewing a developer's proposed contract","persona-small-business-owner",{"title":208,"use_case":209,"icon_asset_id":210},"Freelance web developers","Ensuring every key provision is addressed before sending a client contract","persona-freelancer",{"title":212,"use_case":213,"icon_asset_id":214},"Digital agencies","Standardizing pre-contract review across multiple client engagements","persona-agency",{"title":216,"use_case":217,"icon_asset_id":218},"Startup founders","Protecting IP ownership and launch timeline when hiring a development firm","persona-startup-founder",{"title":220,"use_case":221,"icon_asset_id":222},"Procurement managers","Vetting vendor contracts against a defined internal standard before approval","persona-procurement-manager",[224,228,232,236,240,244],{"situation":225,"recommended_template":226,"slug":227},"Full website build with a development firm","Web Site Development Agreement","web-site-development-and-service-agreement-D5181",{"situation":229,"recommended_template":230,"slug":231},"Ongoing website maintenance after launch","Website Maintenance Agreement","web-site-hosting-agreement-D776",{"situation":233,"recommended_template":234,"slug":235},"Hiring a freelance designer for UI/UX only","Graphic Design Services Agreement","website-design-hosting-and-commercial-services-agreement-D824",{"situation":237,"recommended_template":238,"slug":239},"Commissioning custom software rather than a website","Software Development Agreement","custom-software-development-agreement-D787",{"situation":241,"recommended_template":242,"slug":243},"Protecting confidential project details during negotiations","Non-Disclosure Agreement","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692",{"situation":245,"recommended_template":104,"slug":246},"Engaging a contractor for a defined project phase only","independent-contractor-agreement-D160",[248,251,254,257,260,263,266,269,272,275],{"term":249,"definition":250},"Scope of Work","A detailed written description of the specific tasks, deliverables, and features the developer agrees to build.",{"term":252,"definition":253},"IP Assignment","A contractual provision transferring ownership of the completed website and its code to the client upon final payment.",{"term":255,"definition":256},"Acceptance Criteria","Specific, measurable conditions the deliverable must meet for the client to formally accept and approve it.",{"term":258,"definition":259},"Change Order","A written amendment to the original scope of work that documents additional features or tasks and their associated cost and timeline impact.",{"term":261,"definition":262},"Payment Milestone","A defined project stage at which an agreed portion of the total fee becomes due — for example, 30% on signing, 40% on staging delivery, 30% on launch.",{"term":264,"definition":265},"Kill Fee","A contractual fee owed by the client if the project is cancelled after work has begun, compensating the developer for time already invested.",{"term":267,"definition":268},"Work for Hire","A legal classification under copyright law where work created by a contractor is owned by the commissioning party, not the creator.",{"term":270,"definition":271},"Warranty Period","A defined window — typically 30 to 90 days after launch — during which the developer must fix defects at no additional charge.",{"term":273,"definition":274},"Escrow","An arrangement where source code is held by a neutral third party and released to the client if the developer fails to deliver or goes out of business.",{"term":276,"definition":277},"SLA (Service Level Agreement)","A commitment specifying uptime targets, response times, and remedies applicable to hosting or maintenance services.",[279,284,289,294,299,304,309,314,319],{"name":280,"plain_english":281,"sample_language":282,"common_mistake":283},"Project scope and deliverables","Confirms the full list of pages, features, integrations, and third-party services the developer will build.","Deliverables include: [LIST OF PAGES / FEATURES], [CMS PLATFORM], [THIRD-PARTY INTEGRATIONS]. Excluded from scope: [EXCLUSIONS].","Leaving scope vague by listing only high-level categories. Without a page-by-page feature list, developers and clients interpret 'the website' differently, triggering costly change orders.",{"name":285,"plain_english":286,"sample_language":287,"common_mistake":288},"IP ownership and assignment","Confirms who owns the final code, design assets, and content — and whether the developer retains a license to reuse components.","Upon receipt of full payment, [DEVELOPER NAME] assigns all rights, title, and interest in the deliverables to [CLIENT NAME]. Developer retains the right to use [DESCRIBE ANY RETAINED COMPONENTS] in future projects.","Assuming IP transfers automatically upon payment without an explicit assignment clause. In most jurisdictions, copyright remains with the creator unless written assignment is signed.",{"name":290,"plain_english":291,"sample_language":292,"common_mistake":293},"Payment schedule and milestone triggers","Sets the total fee, the percentage or amount due at each project milestone, and the conditions that trigger each payment.","Total fee: $[AMOUNT]. Payment schedule: [X]% on contract signing ($[AMOUNT]), [X]% on delivery of staging site ($[AMOUNT]), [X]% on final launch approval ($[AMOUNT]).","Tying all payment to final launch. If the project stalls at the client's end, the developer has no cash flow for weeks or months of completed work.",{"name":295,"plain_english":296,"sample_language":297,"common_mistake":298},"Change order and revision procedure","Defines how many revision rounds are included, what constitutes a change versus a revision, and how additional work is priced and authorized.","The fee includes [X] rounds of revisions per deliverable. Additional revisions or scope changes will be quoted at $[HOURLY RATE]/hour and must be approved in writing via a Change Order before work begins.","Omitting a definition of 'revision' versus 'new feature.' Without it, clients routinely treat major additions as free revisions, and developers have no documented basis to charge more.",{"name":300,"plain_english":301,"sample_language":302,"common_mistake":303},"Project timeline and launch date","Sets estimated completion dates for each milestone and identifies which delays are within the developer's control versus the client's.","Estimated launch date: [DATE]. Timeline assumes client provides all content and feedback within [X] business days of each review request. Developer delays beyond [X] days entitle client to [REMEDY].","Setting a fixed launch date without accounting for client feedback delays. When the client misses content deadlines, the developer absorbs blame for a late launch without a contractual remedy.",{"name":305,"plain_english":306,"sample_language":307,"common_mistake":308},"Hosting, domain, and maintenance responsibilities","Clarifies who owns, pays for, and manages the hosting account, domain registration, and ongoing maintenance after launch.","Client is responsible for hosting costs at $[AMOUNT]/month via [HOST]. Domain is registered in Client's name at [REGISTRAR]. Post-launch maintenance is provided under a separate Maintenance Agreement or billed at $[HOURLY RATE]/hour.","Registering the domain or hosting account in the developer's name. If the relationship ends, the client may lose access to their own site and have no legal recourse without a lengthy dispute.",{"name":310,"plain_english":311,"sample_language":312,"common_mistake":313},"Testing and acceptance criteria","Defines the specific tests the developer must pass and the client's process for formally approving or rejecting deliverables.","Developer will conduct [BROWSER / DEVICE / LOAD] testing prior to staging delivery. Client has [X] business days to review and provide written approval or a list of defects. Silence after [X] days constitutes acceptance.","No acceptance clause at all. Without one, a client can withhold final payment indefinitely by claiming the site is 'not finished,' with no objective standard to resolve the dispute.",{"name":315,"plain_english":316,"sample_language":317,"common_mistake":318},"Confidentiality","Restricts both parties from disclosing the other's proprietary information — business data, designs, source code, and project terms.","Each party agrees to hold the other's Confidential Information in strict confidence and not to disclose it to any third party without prior written consent for a period of [X] years.","One-sided confidentiality that only binds the developer. Clients share business strategy, unreleased product details, and pricing data — the clause should bind both parties equally.",{"name":320,"plain_english":321,"sample_language":322,"common_mistake":323},"Dispute resolution and governing law","States which jurisdiction's law governs the agreement and whether disputes go to mediation, arbitration, or court.","This Agreement is governed by the laws of [STATE / PROVINCE]. Any dispute shall first be submitted to non-binding mediation in [CITY]. If unresolved within [X] days, the dispute shall be submitted to binding arbitration under [AAA / JAMS] rules.","No dispute resolution clause at all. Without it, every disagreement defaults to full litigation — expensive for both sides, and especially damaging for small agencies or solo developers.",[325,330,335,340,345,350],{"step":326,"title":327,"description":328,"tip":329},1,"Identify all project deliverables before opening the checklist","Write out every page, feature, and integration the project requires before working through the checklist. The checklist confirms coverage — it cannot generate scope you haven't defined yet.","A simple wireframe or sitemap produced before drafting saves more contract disputes than any clause you can write.",{"step":331,"title":332,"description":333,"tip":334},2,"Work through each field in order and mark it complete or not applicable","Check off each item as addressed in the draft agreement. Mark items N/A only when they genuinely do not apply — for example, no ongoing hosting if the client manages their own server.","Any item you cannot check off or mark N/A is a gap in the agreement. Resolve it before signing, not after a dispute arises.",{"step":336,"title":337,"description":338,"tip":339},3,"Confirm IP assignment language is explicit","Locate the IP section in the draft agreement and verify it contains an explicit written assignment — not just an implied transfer. Note whether the developer retains any license to reuse design elements or code libraries.","Open-source or licensed third-party components cannot be assigned — confirm which parts of the codebase are proprietary versus licensed.",{"step":341,"title":342,"description":343,"tip":344},4,"Verify the payment schedule ties to measurable milestones","Confirm that each payment trigger is tied to a specific, observable event — delivery of a staging site, client sign-off on designs, or site launch — not to calendar dates or developer self-certification.","A three-milestone schedule (signing, staging, launch) covers most small-to-mid-size projects. Add a fourth milestone for complex builds with a distinct discovery or design phase.",{"step":346,"title":347,"description":348,"tip":349},5,"Check that acceptance criteria are objective and time-bound","Confirm the agreement defines what the client is reviewing, what constitutes a defect, and how many days the client has to respond before acceptance is implied.","Five to seven business days is a standard client review window. Shorter windows work for simple sites; longer ones invite indefinite delays.",{"step":351,"title":352,"description":353,"tip":354},6,"Confirm hosting and domain ownership details","Verify the hosting account and domain are registered in the client's name, or that the agreement includes an explicit obligation to transfer them upon project completion.","Request a screenshot or confirmation email from the registrar showing client ownership before the project launches.",[356,360,364,368],{"mistake":357,"why_it_matters":358,"fix":359},"Skipping the IP assignment field","Without a written assignment, copyright in the code and design belongs to the developer by default in most jurisdictions, regardless of who paid for it.","Verify the agreement contains explicit assignment language transferring all rights to the client upon final payment, and confirm which components — if any — are excepted.",{"mistake":361,"why_it_matters":362,"fix":363},"No objective acceptance criteria","Without defined acceptance criteria, the client can indefinitely withhold final payment by citing subjective dissatisfaction, leaving the developer with no recourse.","Confirm the checklist item for acceptance criteria is addressed with specific browser, device, and functionality tests, plus a defined review window.",{"mistake":365,"why_it_matters":366,"fix":367},"Domain and hosting accounts in the developer's name","If the developer retains control of the domain or hosting account and the relationship ends, the client may lose access to their own website with no immediate legal remedy.","Verify that all accounts are registered in the client's name before work begins, or that a written transfer obligation with a specific deadline is included in the agreement.",{"mistake":369,"why_it_matters":370,"fix":371},"No change order procedure defined","Without a written procedure, scope creep goes uncompensated — developers absorb extra hours, and clients receive no documentation of what was added and why costs increased.","Confirm the checklist item for change orders specifies a written approval requirement before any out-of-scope work begins, with an hourly rate or flat-fee structure stated.",[373,376,379,382,385,388,391,394],{"question":374,"answer":375},"What is a web site development agreement checklist?","A web site development agreement checklist is a structured reference form that identifies every material provision — scope, IP, payment, acceptance, hosting, and dispute resolution — that should appear in a website development contract before it is signed. It helps both the client and developer confirm the agreement is complete before execution, reducing the risk of disputes caused by missing or ambiguous clauses.\n",{"question":377,"answer":378},"Do I need a checklist if I already have a contract template?","Yes. A contract template gives you the structure; a checklist confirms you have filled in every variable correctly and that no provision has been left blank or vague. Even experienced developers and procurement managers use checklists to catch gaps they would otherwise overlook when reviewing a lengthy contract under deadline pressure.\n",{"question":380,"answer":381},"Who should complete the checklist — the developer or the client?","Both parties benefit from working through it independently. The developer uses it to confirm the draft agreement they send to clients covers every standard provision. The client uses it to review a received agreement and identify anything missing before signing. In negotiated contracts, both parties reviewing the checklist together in a kickoff call is an efficient way to surface and resolve gaps early.\n",{"question":383,"answer":384},"What is the most commonly missed item in website development agreements?","IP assignment is the most frequently overlooked provision. Many clients assume they own the code they paid for, but in most jurisdictions copyright belongs to the creator unless a written assignment is signed. A checklist flags this before signing, not after a dispute over who owns the finished site.\n",{"question":386,"answer":387},"How is a checklist different from the web site development agreement itself?","The checklist is a planning and review tool — a one or two-page form you work through before drafting or signing the full contract. The web site development agreement is the binding legal document. Use the checklist to draft or audit the agreement; sign the agreement to create enforceable obligations.\n",{"question":389,"answer":390},"Can this checklist be used for ongoing maintenance agreements too?","It is designed specifically for the development and launch phase. Ongoing maintenance arrangements — covering uptime, updates, security patches, and support response times — are better addressed with a dedicated website maintenance agreement that includes an SLA. The checklist does include a field for post-launch responsibilities, which can flag when a separate maintenance agreement is needed.\n",{"question":392,"answer":393},"Should the checklist be attached to the signed agreement?","It can be, but it is not typically incorporated as a contract exhibit. Its value is as a pre-signing review tool. Keep a completed copy in your project file as a record that both parties reviewed the agreement systematically before signing. If any checklist item required a specific amendment to the agreement, reference that amendment in the agreement body.\n",{"question":395,"answer":396},"What happens if a checklist item cannot be agreed upon before signing?","Do not sign the agreement until the issue is resolved. A checklist item that cannot be checked off represents a gap or disagreement in the contract — signing with that gap in place means courts or arbitrators will fill it with default rules that may not reflect either party's intent. Resolve every open item, even briefly, before execution.\n",[398,402,406,410],{"industry":399,"icon_asset_id":400,"specifics":401},"Professional services","industry-professional-services","Law firms, accountancies, and consultancies commissioning client-facing portals need explicit data confidentiality and IP terms given the sensitivity of client information handled through the site.",{"industry":403,"icon_asset_id":404,"specifics":405},"Retail and e-commerce","industry-retail","Online stores require payment gateway integration, PCI-DSS compliance confirmation, and clearly assigned responsibility for platform licensing — all checklist items that go unaddressed in generic contracts.",{"industry":407,"icon_asset_id":408,"specifics":409},"Healthcare","industry-healthtech","Patient-facing websites and portals must address HIPAA-compliant hosting, data handling responsibilities, and BAA obligations — provisions a standard web development contract rarely includes without a checklist prompting them.",{"industry":411,"icon_asset_id":412,"specifics":413},"SaaS and technology","industry-saas","SaaS companies building marketing or product sites need source code escrow provisions, open-source license disclosures, and clear ownership of custom integrations — areas the checklist specifically covers.",[415,418,421,423],{"vs":226,"vs_template_id":416,"summary":417},"web-site-development-agreement-D5155","The web site development agreement is the binding contract both parties sign to create enforceable obligations. This checklist is the pre-signing review tool used to confirm the agreement addresses every material provision. Use the checklist first, then execute the agreement. The two documents work together — the checklist catches gaps; the agreement closes them.",{"vs":238,"vs_template_id":419,"summary":420},"software-development-agreement-D13257","A software development agreement covers custom application or platform builds — desktop, mobile, or enterprise systems — with more complex IP, escrow, and acceptance testing requirements than a typical website. Use a website development agreement and this checklist for public-facing websites; use a software development agreement for applications with complex back-end logic, APIs, or proprietary algorithms.",{"vs":104,"vs_template_id":246,"summary":422},"An independent contractor agreement establishes the general working relationship and classification between a client and a freelance developer. A website development agreement — reviewed against this checklist — governs the specific deliverables, timeline, and IP for a defined project. Both may be needed when engaging a freelancer for a significant build.",{"vs":242,"vs_template_id":243,"summary":424},"An NDA protects confidential information shared during negotiations or project work. A website development agreement includes its own confidentiality clause, which this checklist verifies. For projects where sensitive information is exchanged before a contract is signed, an NDA should be executed first — the development agreement's confidentiality clause then governs the project itself.",{"use_template":426,"template_plus_review":430,"custom_drafted":434},{"best_for":427,"cost":428,"time":429},"Freelancers, small agencies, and small business owners reviewing or drafting straightforward website contracts","Free","15–30 minutes per contract review",{"best_for":431,"cost":432,"time":433},"Projects over $10,000, e-commerce builds with payment processing, or sites handling sensitive personal data","$150–$400 for a one-hour lawyer review","1–2 days",{"best_for":435,"cost":436,"time":437},"Enterprise website builds, regulated industries, or multi-vendor projects with complex IP chains","$800–$3,000+","1–2 weeks",[227,239,246,243,439,235,440,441,442,443,444,445],"service-agreement-D12711","purchase-order-D1411","sales-invoice-D383","project-proposal-D12678","statement-of-work-D12981","change-order-D13613","intellectual-property-assignment-D5229",{"emit_how_to":447,"emit_defined_term":447},true,{"primary_folder":128,"secondary_folder":449,"document_type":450,"industry":451,"business_stage":452,"tags":453,"confidence":457},"development-agreements","checklist","software-and-technology","all-stages",[450,454,455,449,456],"web-development","agreement-drafting","contract-negotiation",0.92,"\u003Ch2>What is a Checklist for Drafting Web Site Development Agreements?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Checklist for Drafting Web Site Development Agreements\u003C/strong> is a structured reference form that guides both clients and developers through every material provision that should appear in a website development contract before it is signed. It organizes the critical checkpoints — scope of work, IP ownership, payment milestones, change order procedures, acceptance criteria, hosting responsibilities, confidentiality, and dispute resolution — into a single scannable document. Rather than a binding contract itself, it functions as a pre-signing audit tool that confirms the full agreement is complete, specific, and unambiguous.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Website development disputes almost always trace back to a provision that was missing, vague, or never discussed before work began — not to anything that happened on the project itself. A client who discovers the developer owns the code after final payment has no practical remedy. A developer who launches a site with no acceptance clause has no way to compel final payment from a dissatisfied client. Working through this checklist before signing closes those gaps systematically, in 20 minutes, before they become expensive problems. For anyone commissioning or delivering a website build without in-house legal counsel, it is the fastest way to confirm the contract actually covers the project.\u003C/p>\n",1781186022066]