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The Customer wishes to have a website created meeting the specifications (Exhibit \"A\") set forth herein (\"Website\") and to make such website available through the Internet. The customer is the current registered owner of the Internet domain name [ADDRESS], which shall be the URL at which the Website shall be located. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants set forth herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree to the following: CREATION OF WEBSITE Engagement of Developer Customer hereby engages the services of the Developer for the purpose of designing, creating, testing and delivering a fully functional Website, to be delivered to the Customer in the form of Hypertext Markup Language (\"HTML\"), JAVA and/or FLASH languages, most current version, which meets the specifications set forth herein and which is fully ready and operational upon placement on a server and creation of necessary connections for availability on the World Wide Web. Delivery Responsibilities of the Customer Within [NUMBER] days from the date of execution of this Agreement, Customer will deliver the items listed in Exhibit \"B\" attached hereto to the Developer. The items described in Exhibit \"B\" shall include all content to be included in the Website, including but not limited to textual materials, logos, photographs, sound files, databases, video files and other Website content (\"Website Content\") required to be included in the Website as described in the specifications, but excluding those items that shall be the responsibility of the Developer to create as provided in Section 2.3 below. All such Website Content shall be delivered to Developer on 100mg \"Zip Disc. Logo files shall be in GIF format, photographs shall be in JPG format, written text shall be in [WORD PROCESSOR] format, video files shall be in MPEG format, and sound files shall be in Mp3 file format. Developer Created Content As provided in Section 2.2 above, the Customer shall be responsible for delivering all Website Content except for those items that Developer has specifically agreed to create pursuant to the terms of this Section 2.3. Developer shall have the obligation as part of its duties hereunder to create the Website Content listed in Exhibit \"C\" attached hereto. In developing the Website Content listed in Exhibit \"C\" hereto, Developer is authorized to utilize such subcontractors as Developer may desire. Site Plan and Site Mockup The Website to be designed by the Developer shall be in substantial conformity with the site map and Website \"mockup\" attached hereto as Exhibit \"D.\" Hidden Text Developer shall not include any hidden text or codes in the development of the Website except as specifically requested by the Customer. Notwithstanding the above, the Customer hereby directs the Developer to include Meta Tags on the Website which include the keywords set forth in Exhibit \"E\" attached hereto. Placement of Site During Development Developer shall create a password protected access site to make the Website available for review by the Customer periodically through the development stage. Developer will notify the Customer of the location of the Website and the method for gaining access to the Website. The password assigned to the Customer shall be unique to the Customer and shall not be provided by either party to any other party except the Customer and the Developer. Stages of Completion Developer shall use its reasonable efforts to meet the completion schedule attached hereto in Exhibit \"F.\" it is contemplated by the parties that the final completion and delivery date shall be as indicated on Exhibit \"F.\" However, Customer acknowledges and agrees that any changes or deviations in the specifications, site plan, mockups, graphics, or any other element of the Website, and Customer delays in fulfilling Customer's responsibilities, include delivering Site Content and promptly reviewing and commenting on completed work will lead to delays in the completion schedule. Form of Delivery The final Website shall be delivered to the Customer on 100mb Zip Disc. Links All links contained in the Website shall be tested and confirmed to be accurate prior to delivery of the final Website to the customer. Acceptance Period Customer shall have a period of [NUMBER] days following delivery of the final Website during which Customer may engage in testing of the Website. Customer shall notify the Developer no later than the [_th] day following delivery of any items contained in the Website that do not conform to specifications. In the event that the Customer does not so notify the Developer within the [NUMBER] day period, Customer shall be deemed to have accepted the Website in all respects. Correction of Deviations From Specification Developer shall have a period of [NUMBER] days following receipt of written notification from Customer as provided in Section 2.10 above to correct any items raised by the Customer into conformance with the specifications and to deliver such corrected items to the customer. Customer shall have a period of [NUMBER] days after delivery of the revisions to notify the Developer of any further non-conformance with the specifications. Developer shall have a period of [NUMBER] days after receipt of this notification to make corrections. This procedure shall continue until such time as Customer makes final acceptance of the Website. Back-Up Copy of Website Developer shall retain a backup of the Website files relative to the accepted Website for a period of [NUMBER] days following final acceptance by the Customer. Thereafter, Developer shall destroy all copies of the Customer's Website, unless Developer is providing hosting of the Customer's Site pursuant to a separate hosting Agreement. COMPENSATION FOR DEVELOPER SERVICES Development Fee In consideration of the services to be performed by the Developer hereunder, including the delivery of a completed Website meeting the specifications set forth and referred to herein, the Customer shall pay to Developer a total development fee (\"Development Fee\") equal to [AMOUNT], which shall be payable as set forth in the Schedule of Payment referred to in Section 3.2, below. Schedule of Payments Customer shall pay to Developer, upon execution of this Agreement, an amount equal to [AMOUNT] as the initial payment for Developer's services provided hereunder. Thereafter, the remainder of the Development Fee shall be paid to the Developer at the times described in the Schedule of Payments set forth and attached hereto as Exhibit \"G.\" Stages of Development; Invoice Upon achievement of the various stages of development that require an additional payment to be made to Developer, Developer shall notify the Customer in writing that such stage of development has been reached and shall deliver such deliverables that corresponds to that stage of development to the Customer, together with an invoice for the amount due at such stage of development. 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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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In consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual promises set forth herein, and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto agree as follows: RECITALS Consultant has expertise in the area of the Company's business and is willing to provide consulting services to the Company. The Company is willing to engage Consultant as an independent contractor, and not as an employee, on the terms and conditions set forth herein. The Company desires to obtain the services of Consultant by means of services provided by Consultant's employees dispatched by Consultant to provide services to Company hereunder (\"Agents\"), on its own behalf and on behalf of all existing and future Affiliated Companies (defined as any corporation or other business entity or entities that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the Company), and Consultant desires to provide consulting services to the Company upon the following terms and conditions. The Company has spent significant time, effort, and money to develop certain Proprietary Information (as defined below), which the Company considers vital to its business and goodwill. The Proprietary Information will necessarily be communicated to or acquired by Consultant and its Agents in the course of providing consulting services to the Company, and the Company desires to obtain the services of Consultant, only if, in doing so, it can protect its Proprietary Information and goodwill. SERVICES Consultant agrees to perform for Company the services listed in the Scope of Services section in Exhibit A, attached hereto and executed by both Company and Consultant. Such services are hereinafter referred to as \"Services.\" Company agrees that consultant shall have ready access to Company's staff and resources as necessary to perform the Consultant's services provided for by this contract. CONSULTING PERIOD Basic Term The Company hereby retains the Consultant and Consultant agrees to render to the Company those services described in Exhibit A for the period (the \"Consulting Period\") commencing on the date of this Agreement and ending upon the earlier of (i) [APPLICABLE DATE], (the \"Term Date\"), and (ii) the date the Consulting Period is terminated in accordance with Section 7. The Company shall pay the Consultant the compensation to which it is entitled under Section 5 through the end of the Consulting Period, and, thereafter, the Company's obligations hereunder shall end. Renewal Subject to Section 7, the Consulting Period will be automatically renewed for an additional [AGREED UPON NUMBER OF MONTHS] month period (without any action by either party) on the Term Date and on each anniversary thereof, unless one party gives to the other written notice [NUMBER] days in advance of the beginning of any [AGREED UPON NUMBER OF MONTHS] month renewal period that the Consulting Period is to be terminated, provided, that in no event shall the Consulting Period extend beyond [DEADLINE DATE]. Either party's right to terminate the Consulting Period, instead of renewing the Agreement, shall be with or without cause. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Consultant hereby agrees to provide and perform for the Company those services set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto. Consultant shall devote its best efforts to the performance of the services and to such other services as may be reasonably requested by the Company and hereby agrees to devote, unless otherwise requested in writing by the Company, (a minimum of at least [AGREED UPON NUMBER OF HOURS] hours of service per week/or assign [AGREED UPON NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS] individuals to provide services to the Company). Consultant shall use its best efforts to furnish competent Agents possessing a sufficient working knowledge of the Company's research, development and products to fulfill Consultant's obligations hereunder. Any Agent of Consultant who, in the sole opinion of the Company, is unable to adequately perform any services hereunder shall be replaced by Consultant within [AGREED UPON NUMBER OF DAYS] days after receipt of notice from the Company of its desire to have such Agent replaced. Consultant shall use its best efforts to comply with, and to ensure that each of its Agents comply with, all policies and practices regarding the use of facilities at which services are to be perform hereunder. Consultant agrees and shall cause each of its Agents to agree to the Acknowledgement and Inventions Assignment attached hereto as Exhibit B, and Consultant shall deliver a signed original of such Acknowledgement and Inventions Assignment to Company prior to such Agent's commencement of the provision of services for the Company. Consultant shall obtain for the benefit of the Company, as an intended third-party beneficiary thereof, prior to the performance of any services hereunder by any of the Agents, the written agreement of Agent to be bound by terms no less restrictive than the terms of Sections 2, 5, 6, and 7 of this Agreement. Personnel supplied by Consultant to provide services to Company under this Agreement will be deemed Consultant's employees or agents and will not for any purpose be considered employees or agents of Company. Consultant assumes full responsibility for the actions of such personnel while performing services pursuant to this Agreement, and shall be solely responsible for their supervision, daily direction and control, provision of employment benefits (if any) and payment of salary (including all required withholding of taxes). COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND EXPENSES Compensation In consideration of the services to be rendered hereunder, including, without limitation, services to any Affiliated Company, Consultant shall be paid [AMOUNT], payable at the time and pursuant to the procedures regularly established, and as they may be amended, by the Company during the course of this Agreement. Benefits Other than the compensation specified in this 5.1, neither Consultant nor its Agents shall be entitled to any direct or indirect compensation for services performed hereunder. Expenses The Company shall reimburse Consultant for reasonable travel and other business expenses incurred by its Agents in the performance of the duties hereunder in accordance with the Company's general policies, as they may be amended from time to time during the course of this Agreement. INVOICING Company shall pay the amounts agreed to herein upon receipt of invoices which shall be sent by Consultant, and Company shall pay the amount of such invoices to Consultant. TERMINATION OF CONSULTING RELATIONSHIP By the Company or the Consultant At any time, either the Company or the Consultant may terminate, without liability, the Consulting Period for any reason, with or without cause, by giving [AGREED UPON NUMBER OF DAYS] days advance written notice to the other party. 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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. However, the Customer acknowledges that the indicated delivery times and other payment milestones listed in Scope of Work are estimates and do not constitute final delivery dates. SECURITY The Contractor must make reasonable security arrangement to protect Material from unauthorized access, collection, use, alteration or disposal. OWNERSHIP RIGHT The Customer shall hold the copyright for the agreed version of the Services as delivered, and the Customer's copyright notice may be displayed in the final version. All works, ideas, discoveries, inventions, patents, products or other information that may be protected by copyright (collectively, the \"Work Product\" developed in whole or in part by the Contractor in connection with the Services, shall be the exclusive property of the Customer. Upon request, the Contractor shall execute all documents necessary to confirm or perfect the exclusive ownership of the Customer's \"Work Product\". 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Download in Word, edit online, or export as PDF. Free Word and PDF download.","website design agreement template",[184,185,186,187,188,189],"website design contract template","web design agreement template free","website design contract template word","web designer contract template","freelance web design contract","web design services agreement",{"name":191,"credential":192,"reviewed_date":193},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",true,{"difficulty":196,"legal_review_recommended":194,"signature_required":194,"notarization_required":177},"advanced",{"what_it_is":198,"when_you_need_it":199,"whats_inside":200},"A Website Design Agreement is a legally binding contract between a web designer or agency and a client that defines the scope of design services, deliverables, payment schedule, revision rounds, IP ownership, and termination rights. This free Word download gives you a complete, editable template you can tailor to any project size and export as PDF for execution before work begins.\n","Use it before starting any paid website design or redesign project — whether you are a freelance designer taking on a new client, an agency kicking off a retainer engagement, or a business commissioning a new site. Executing the agreement before work begins protects both parties from scope creep, payment disputes, and ownership ambiguity.\n","Project scope and deliverables, timeline and milestones, payment schedule and late-fee terms, revision and approval process, intellectual property assignment, confidentiality, warranties, limitation of liability, and termination conditions including kill-fee provisions.\n",[202,206,210,214,218,222],{"title":203,"use_case":204,"icon_asset_id":205},"Freelance web designers","Protecting scope, payment terms, and IP rights before starting client projects","persona-freelancer",{"title":207,"use_case":208,"icon_asset_id":209},"Web design agencies","Standardizing client engagements with enforceable deliverable and revision policies","persona-agency",{"title":211,"use_case":212,"icon_asset_id":213},"Small business owners","Commissioning a new website with clear milestones and defined ownership of the final 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Agreement","software-development-and-consulting-services-agreement-D800",[255,258,261,264,267,270,273,276,279,282,285],{"term":256,"definition":257},"Scope of Work","A written description of every deliverable, task, and service the designer is contracted to provide — the primary reference for resolving scope-creep disputes.",{"term":259,"definition":260},"Deliverable","A specific, tangible output the designer must produce — such as a homepage mockup, a style guide, or a set of mobile-responsive page templates.",{"term":262,"definition":263},"Kill Fee","A predetermined payment the client owes if the project is cancelled after work has begun, compensating the designer for time and resources already spent.",{"term":265,"definition":266},"IP Assignment","A clause transferring ownership of the completed design — including source files, graphics, and code — from the designer to the client upon full payment.",{"term":268,"definition":269},"Work for Hire","A US copyright doctrine under which work created by an independent contractor can be deemed owned by the commissioning party if the parties agree in writing.",{"term":271,"definition":272},"Revision Round","A defined cycle of client feedback and designer changes included within the fixed project price, beyond which additional changes are billed separately.",{"term":274,"definition":275},"Milestone Payment","A payment triggered by completion of a defined project phase — such as wireframe approval or final delivery — rather than a fixed calendar date.",{"term":277,"definition":278},"Approval","Formal written sign-off by the client on a deliverable that triggers the next project phase and limits the client's ability to reopen that deliverable for changes.",{"term":280,"definition":281},"Limitation of Liability","A clause capping the maximum amount the designer can owe the client for any damages arising from the project, typically limited to fees paid.",{"term":283,"definition":284},"Indemnification","An obligation by one party to compensate the other for losses caused by a specific event — such as the client indemnifying the designer if client-supplied content infringes a third party's copyright.",{"term":286,"definition":287},"Warranty","A contractual promise — such as that the final website will function as described for 30 days after delivery — with defined remedies if the promise is not met.",[289,294,299,304,309,314,319,324,329,334],{"name":290,"plain_english":291,"sample_language":292,"common_mistake":293},"Parties, project title, and effective date","Identifies the designer or agency and the client as legal entities, names the project, and records the date the agreement takes effect.","This Website Design Agreement ('Agreement') is entered into as of [DATE] between [DESIGNER/AGENCY LEGAL NAME], a [STATE/PROVINCE] [ENTITY TYPE] ('Designer'), and [CLIENT LEGAL NAME], a [STATE/PROVINCE] [ENTITY TYPE] ('Client'), for the design project known as [PROJECT NAME].","Using a trade name or personal name instead of the registered legal entity name — this can make it difficult to enforce payment or IP rights against the correct party.",{"name":295,"plain_english":296,"sample_language":297,"common_mistake":298},"Scope of work and deliverables","Lists every specific deliverable the designer will produce, formats to be provided (e.g., Figma files, PSD, live HTML), and what is explicitly excluded from the engagement.","Designer shall provide the following deliverables: (a) [X] homepage design concepts; (b) [X] interior page templates; (c) mobile-responsive CSS; (d) final source files in [FORMAT]. The following are expressly excluded: copywriting, SEO optimization, hosting setup, and ongoing maintenance.","Defining deliverables only in broad terms like 'a full website' — without specifying page count, formats, and exclusions, every omission becomes a scope dispute.",{"name":300,"plain_english":301,"sample_language":302,"common_mistake":303},"Project timeline and milestones","Sets the start date, defines each project phase with a deadline, and identifies which milestones trigger the next phase or a payment.","The project schedule is as follows: Phase 1 — Wireframes delivered by [DATE]; Phase 2 — Design mockups delivered within [X] business days of wireframe approval; Phase 3 — Final files delivered within [X] business days of mockup approval. Timelines are contingent on Client providing timely feedback within [X] business days of each deliverable.","Setting deadlines without a feedback turnaround requirement — if the client takes three weeks to review, the designer's milestone dates become unenforceable.",{"name":305,"plain_english":306,"sample_language":307,"common_mistake":308},"Fees, payment schedule, and late charges","States the total project fee, the deposit required before work begins, each milestone payment amount and trigger, and the interest rate applied to overdue balances.","Total fee: $[AMOUNT]. Payment schedule: (a) $[DEPOSIT AMOUNT] ([X]%) due upon signing; (b) $[MID-PROJECT AMOUNT] due upon [MILESTONE]; (c) $[FINAL AMOUNT] due upon final delivery. Invoices unpaid after [30] days accrue interest at [1.5]% per month.","Requiring no deposit before starting work — without a deposit, the designer bears the full financial risk if the client cancels or becomes unresponsive after work has begun.",{"name":310,"plain_english":311,"sample_language":312,"common_mistake":313},"Revisions and change orders","Defines how many rounds of revisions are included in the fixed price, what constitutes a revision versus a new scope item, and how additional changes are priced.","The fee includes [X] rounds of revisions per deliverable. A revision is defined as a change to an approved concept within the original scope. Changes that alter the scope, add pages, or require redesign of approved work will be quoted as a change order at $[HOURLY RATE]/hour and require written approval before execution.","Not defining what counts as a revision — clients routinely treat a complete redesign request as a 'minor tweak,' and without a written definition the designer has no contractual basis to bill extra.",{"name":315,"plain_english":316,"sample_language":317,"common_mistake":318},"Intellectual property ownership and license","States who owns the final design files after delivery, when ownership transfers (typically upon full payment), and what license — if any — the designer retains for portfolio use.","Upon receipt of full payment, Designer assigns to Client all right, title, and interest in the final deliverables. Designer retains ownership of all preliminary concepts, unused designs, and proprietary tools. Designer may display the completed work in its portfolio and marketing materials unless Client provides written objection within [30] days of final delivery.","Assigning IP before full payment is received — once the client owns the files, the designer has no leverage to collect an outstanding balance.",{"name":320,"plain_english":321,"sample_language":322,"common_mistake":323},"Client-supplied materials and third-party content","Clarifies that the client is responsible for providing content, images, brand assets, and access credentials on time, and that the client warrants it owns or has rights to everything it supplies.","Client shall provide all required content, images, logos, and brand guidelines by [DATE]. Client represents and warrants that all materials supplied do not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights. Designer shall not be liable for delays caused by late or incomplete content delivery.","Omitting a client warranty on supplied content — if the client provides stock photos without a proper license, the designer may face infringement liability without this clause.",{"name":325,"plain_english":326,"sample_language":327,"common_mistake":328},"Confidentiality","Prohibits both parties from disclosing the other's confidential business information — including unreleased designs, pricing, and client business strategy — to third parties.","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. 'Confidential Information' excludes information that is publicly known, independently developed, or disclosed under legal compulsion.","Making confidentiality one-directional — clients may share sensitive business plans or product roadmaps that deserve equal protection, yet many template clauses only protect the client.",{"name":330,"plain_english":331,"sample_language":332,"common_mistake":333},"Limitation of liability and warranties","Caps the designer's total financial exposure at the fees paid under the contract and disclaims liability for indirect losses such as lost revenue or data loss.","Designer's total liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid by Client in the three months preceding the claim. In no event shall either party be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. Designer warrants that the final deliverables will substantially conform to the agreed specifications for [30] days after delivery.","No limitation of liability at all — without a cap, a client could theoretically claim lost business revenue as damages from a delayed website launch, exposing the designer to claims far exceeding the project fee.",{"name":335,"plain_english":336,"sample_language":337,"common_mistake":338},"Termination and kill fee","States the conditions under which either party can terminate the agreement, the notice required, what the designer keeps for work completed, and the kill fee owed if the client cancels mid-project.","Either party may terminate this Agreement with [14] days' written notice. Upon termination by Client, Client shall pay Designer for all work completed to the termination date plus a kill fee of [25]% of the remaining unpaid balance. Upon termination by Designer for Client's material breach, all IP reverts to Designer until payment is received.","No kill fee provision — without one, a client who cancels after 80% of the work is done owes only the milestone payments already triggered, leaving the designer significantly undercompensated for time spent.",[340,345,350,355,360,365,370,375],{"step":341,"title":342,"description":343,"tip":344},1,"Enter the legal names of both parties and the effective date","Use the full registered legal name for the designer or agency entity and the client's legal entity name. Include the state or province of incorporation and the exact date the agreement is signed.","Cross-reference the client's business registration if you have not worked with them before — using the correct legal entity name is essential if you ever need to enforce payment in court.",{"step":346,"title":347,"description":348,"tip":349},2,"Define the scope of work with a detailed deliverables list","List every specific deliverable by name, format, and quantity. Attach a Schedule A if the project has more than six deliverables. Explicitly state what is excluded from the engagement to prevent scope creep.","Add a sentence confirming that anything not listed is out of scope and subject to a separate change order — this one sentence prevents the majority of scope disputes.",{"step":351,"title":352,"description":353,"tip":354},3,"Set the project timeline with client-response deadlines","Enter a start date, each phase deadline, and a client feedback window (typically 3–5 business days per deliverable). Note that designer deadlines are contingent on timely client responses.","Build in a buffer of 20–30% on each phase deadline to account for typical client review delays — overpromising timeline is the single most common cause of client dissatisfaction.",{"step":356,"title":357,"description":358,"tip":359},4,"Fill in the fee schedule with a deposit requirement","Enter the total fee, the deposit percentage (25–50% is standard), each milestone payment trigger, and the interest rate for late invoices. Confirm the deposit is due before any work begins.","A 50% deposit for projects under $5,000 and a 33% deposit for larger projects reduces your financial risk substantially while remaining acceptable to most professional clients.",{"step":361,"title":362,"description":363,"tip":364},5,"Specify revision rounds and define the change-order process","State the number of included revision rounds per deliverable, write a one-sentence definition distinguishing a revision from a new-scope request, and set the hourly rate for out-of-scope changes.","Two rounds of revisions per major deliverable is the industry norm for fixed-price projects — fewer feels restrictive; more tends to extend projects significantly without additional compensation.",{"step":366,"title":367,"description":368,"tip":369},6,"Confirm IP transfer terms and portfolio rights","State that IP transfers to the client upon full payment. Include a clause allowing the designer to display the completed work in their portfolio unless the client objects in writing within 30 days.","Never agree to transfer IP on a different trigger — such as 'upon project completion' — without tying it explicitly to full payment receipt.",{"step":371,"title":372,"description":373,"tip":374},7,"Set the kill fee and termination notice period","Enter the number of days' notice required for termination, the kill-fee percentage (typically 25–50% of the remaining balance), and the reversion of IP rights if the designer terminates for non-payment.","A 14-day notice period is the professional standard for project-based agreements — shorter feels abrupt; longer ties both parties to a relationship that has already broken down.",{"step":376,"title":377,"description":378,"tip":379},8,"Sign before any work begins and retain executed copies","Both parties must sign before the designer starts any billable work. Exchange fully executed copies — PDF or eSign — and store them securely. Unsigned agreements have been treated as unenforceable in several jurisdiction-specific disputes.","Use an e-signature platform to timestamp execution and create an audit trail — this is especially important if either party is in a different country.",[381,385,389,393,397,401],{"mistake":382,"why_it_matters":383,"fix":384},"Starting work before the agreement is signed","Work begun without a signed contract proceeds under implied terms that may differ from your intentions — scope, ownership, and payment become oral representations that are nearly impossible to enforce.","Make a signed agreement and cleared deposit a hard prerequisite before touching any project files. Treat 'I'll sign it later' as a red flag, not an acceptable arrangement.",{"mistake":386,"why_it_matters":387,"fix":388},"No kill fee clause","A client who cancels after significant work is done owes only the milestone payments already triggered — potentially leaving the designer with hours of completed work and no compensation for it.","Include a kill fee of 25–50% of the remaining unpaid balance, payable immediately upon client cancellation. State explicitly that work product reverts to the designer until the kill fee is paid.",{"mistake":390,"why_it_matters":391,"fix":392},"Assigning IP before full payment is received","Once the client owns the design files, the designer loses all practical leverage to collect an outstanding invoice — the client can simply walk away with the deliverables.","Tie IP transfer explicitly to receipt of full payment. Until then, grant only a limited license to use deliverables for review and approval purposes.",{"mistake":394,"why_it_matters":395,"fix":396},"Vague deliverables without exclusions","A contract that promises 'a complete website' without specifying page count, formats, or excluded services becomes an open-ended obligation the designer cannot practically close.","List every deliverable by name and format, attach a Schedule A for complex projects, and include a sentence confirming that unlisted items are out of scope.",{"mistake":398,"why_it_matters":399,"fix":400},"No client content deadline or feedback turnaround requirement","If the client takes four weeks to provide content or feedback, the designer's timeline collapses — but without a written deadline requirement, the designer is still on the hook for the original delivery dates.","Specify that client content is due by a named date and that feedback on each deliverable is due within a defined number of business days. State that designer deadlines shift day-for-day with client delays.",{"mistake":402,"why_it_matters":403,"fix":404},"Omitting a limitation of liability clause","A delayed website launch could theoretically cause a client to claim lost revenue as damages — without a liability cap, a dispute over a $3,000 project could expose the designer to a $30,000 claim.","Cap total designer liability at the fees paid in the preceding three months, and expressly disclaim liability for indirect, consequential, or lost-profits damages.",[406,409,412,415,418,421,424,427,430],{"question":407,"answer":408},"What is a website design agreement?","A website design agreement is a legally binding contract between a web designer or agency and a client that governs a website design engagement. It defines the scope of work, deliverables, payment schedule, revision process, intellectual property ownership, confidentiality, and termination rights. It protects both parties by creating clear, enforceable expectations before any work begins.\n",{"question":410,"answer":411},"What should a website design agreement include?","At minimum, a website design agreement should cover the full scope of deliverables with explicit exclusions, project timeline with milestone dates, fee schedule with a deposit requirement, number of revision rounds included, IP assignment tied to full payment, client content obligations, a kill fee for client cancellations, limitation of liability, and governing law. Missing any of these typically results in disputes over scope, payment, or ownership.\n",{"question":413,"answer":414},"Who owns the website design files after the project is complete?","Ownership depends entirely on what the contract says. In most professional agreements, the client receives full ownership of the final deliverables upon full payment, while the designer retains ownership of preliminary concepts, unused designs, and proprietary tools. Without an explicit IP assignment clause, copyright defaults to the creator — meaning the designer retains ownership even after the client pays, in most jurisdictions.\n",{"question":416,"answer":417},"What is a kill fee in a web design contract?","A kill fee is a predetermined payment the client owes if they cancel the project after work has begun. It compensates the designer for time and resources already invested. Kill fees are typically set at 25–50% of the remaining unpaid project balance and are triggered immediately upon written notice of cancellation. Without a kill fee, a late-stage cancellation can leave the designer significantly undercompensated.\n",{"question":419,"answer":420},"How many revision rounds should I include in a web design agreement?","Two rounds of revisions per major deliverable is the industry standard for fixed-price web design projects. Each round should be clearly defined as changes within the original approved concept, not a redesign from scratch. Changes that alter the agreed scope should be handled through a separately priced change-order process. Defining revisions precisely in the contract is more important than the number you choose.\n",{"question":422,"answer":423},"Do I need a lawyer to draft a website design agreement?","For standard project-based engagements under $10,000 between parties in the same jurisdiction, a professionally drafted template is generally sufficient. Consider engaging a lawyer for projects over $25,000, engagements that involve significant IP (such as a proprietary platform or app), cross-border work where jurisdiction is unclear, or any situation where the client insists on using their own contract instead of yours.\n",{"question":425,"answer":426},"What happens if a client refuses to pay after the website is delivered?","If the contract includes an IP assignment tied to full payment, the designer retains ownership of the deliverables until paid, which provides meaningful leverage. Practical enforcement options include a formal demand letter referencing the contract, filing in small claims court for disputes within the jurisdictional limit (typically $5,000–$25,000 depending on the state or province), or engaging a collections attorney. A signed contract with a clear payment schedule is the foundation for any successful collection effort.\n",{"question":428,"answer":429},"Is a website design agreement enforceable for remote or international clients?","A signed agreement is generally enforceable regardless of the parties' locations, provided it includes a governing law and jurisdiction clause specifying which country's or state's courts will handle disputes. International enforcement is more complex and costly, so consider requiring a larger deposit for international clients and specifying a jurisdiction that is practical for you to litigate in if necessary.\n",{"question":431,"answer":432},"What is the difference between a website design agreement and a web development agreement?","A website design agreement covers the visual and UX design deliverables — wireframes, mockups, style guides, and graphic assets. A web development agreement covers the coding, database, and functional build of the site. Many projects require both: the design agreement governs Phase 1 and the development agreement governs Phase 2. Some agencies use a single combined digital services agreement that covers both phases in a single document.\n",[434,438,442,446,450,454],{"industry":435,"icon_asset_id":436,"specifics":437},"Marketing and creative agencies","industry-marketing","Multi-phase retainer structures, white-label subcontractor arrangements, and brand asset ownership clauses are central to agency web design engagements.",{"industry":439,"icon_asset_id":440,"specifics":441},"E-commerce and retail","industry-ecommerce","Custom storefront integrations, third-party platform dependencies (Shopify, WooCommerce), and post-launch maintenance obligations require detailed scope and exclusion language.",{"industry":443,"icon_asset_id":444,"specifics":445},"SaaS and technology","industry-saas","IP assignment is especially critical when the design includes UI components or design systems that will be incorporated into proprietary software products.",{"industry":447,"icon_asset_id":448,"specifics":449},"Professional services","industry-professional-services","Law firms, accounting firms, and consultancies commissioning branding-heavy sites focus on confidentiality and ensuring the designer cannot use unreleased firm strategy in a portfolio.",{"industry":451,"icon_asset_id":452,"specifics":453},"Healthcare and wellness","industry-healthtech","HIPAA compliance requirements may constrain design choices; the agreement should specify who is responsible for ensuring the final site meets applicable accessibility and regulatory standards.",{"industry":455,"icon_asset_id":456,"specifics":457},"Nonprofit organizations","industry-nonprofit","Nonprofits often operate on restricted budgets with board approval cycles that affect timeline; payment trigger language and scope-change procedures need to accommodate committee decision-making.",[459,461,464,467],{"vs":89,"vs_template_id":249,"summary":460},"An independent contractor agreement establishes a general working relationship — classification, payment terms, and IP ownership — but lacks project-specific detail. A website design agreement adds deliverable specifications, revision policies, milestone schedules, and a kill fee tailored to a defined design project. Use the contractor agreement for ongoing relationships; use the design agreement for each discrete project.",{"vs":252,"vs_template_id":462,"summary":463},"consulting-agreement-D12683","A consulting services agreement covers advisory or strategic services billed by the hour or on retainer, without deliverable-level specificity. A website design agreement is deliverable-driven — it defines exactly what will be produced, in what format, by when, with IP assignment on specific outputs. For hourly design support without defined deliverables, a consulting agreement may be sufficient.",{"vs":245,"vs_template_id":465,"summary":466},"subcontractor-agreement-D13280","A subcontractor agreement governs the relationship between an agency and a hired designer working under the agency's client contract. It flows obligations downstream, restricts direct client contact, and addresses confidentiality of the agency's client relationships. A website design agreement runs directly between the designer and the end client; a subcontractor agreement runs between the agency and its design vendor.",{"vs":468,"vs_template_id":469,"summary":470},"Non-Disclosure Agreement","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","An NDA protects confidential information shared during discussions before an engagement is formalized — it covers no deliverables, payment, or IP. A website design agreement includes confidentiality provisions as one clause within a broader binding project framework. Use an NDA during pre-engagement discovery calls; replace it with the full design agreement once the project is confirmed.",{"use_template":472,"template_plus_review":476,"custom_drafted":480},{"best_for":473,"cost":474,"time":475},"Freelance designers and small agencies handling standard project-based engagements under $15,000 within a single jurisdiction","Free","20–30 minutes",{"best_for":477,"cost":478,"time":479},"Projects over $15,000, engagements involving significant proprietary IP, or cross-border clients where governing law is ambiguous","$300–$700","2–4 days",{"best_for":481,"cost":482,"time":483},"Enterprise agency retainers, platform-level UI design incorporated into proprietary software, or clients requiring their own heavily negotiated master services agreement","$1,500–$5,000+","1–3 weeks",[485,490,495,500],{"code":486,"name":487,"flag_asset_id":488,"note":489},"us","United States","flag-us","Copyright in original design work vests automatically in the creator under US law. For the client to own the deliverables, the contract must include an explicit written IP assignment or a work-for-hire designation — the latter applies only to certain categories of commissioned work. Non-compete clauses in designer contracts are unenforceable in California. Small claims limits vary by state ($5,000 in some states, up to $25,000 in others), affecting how easily you can recover unpaid fees without an attorney.",{"code":491,"name":492,"flag_asset_id":493,"note":494},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","Copyright in original works belongs to the author by default under the Copyright Act; a written assignment is required for ownership to transfer to the client. Quebec contracts should be drafted or translated into French for provincially regulated businesses. Limitation of liability clauses are enforceable in Canada but must be drawn to the other party's attention at signing to be effective in some provinces. GST/HST must be collected on design services for clients in Canada depending on the designer's annual revenue threshold.",{"code":496,"name":497,"flag_asset_id":498,"note":499},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","Copyright in commissioned works under UK law typically remains with the designer unless expressly assigned in writing. The contract should include a clear assignment clause and specify whether moral rights are waived. Unfair contract terms legislation (UCTA 1977 and the Consumer Rights Act 2015) may limit the enforceability of broad limitation of liability clauses, especially in B2C engagements. VAT must be charged on design services supplied to UK clients by VAT-registered designers.",{"code":501,"name":502,"flag_asset_id":503,"note":504},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","Copyright protections across EU member states generally vest in the creator by default; written assignment to the client is required and should specify all countries in which the rights are transferred. GDPR applies if the design process involves handling any personal data of EU residents — even something as minor as a contact form integrated into the site. Limitation of liability clauses may be subject to member-state consumer protection rules in B2C contexts. Cross-border VAT obligations under the EU OSS scheme may apply to digital services.",[249,506,246,469,507,508,509,510,511,512,513,514],"consulting-agreement---long-D12543","service-agreement-D12711","sales-invoice-D383","change-order-D13613","bid-proposal-D12677","statement-of-work-D12981","intellectual-property-assignment-D5229","cease-and-desist-letter-D12916","master-service-agreement-D12657",{"emit_how_to":194,"emit_defined_term":194},{"primary_folder":114,"secondary_folder":517,"document_type":518,"industry":519,"business_stage":520,"tags":521,"confidence":527},"development-agreements","agreement","general","all-stages",[522,523,524,525,526],"contract","website-design","ip-ownership","service-agreement","design-services",0.95,"\u003Ch2>What is a Website Design Agreement?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Website Design Agreement\u003C/strong> is a legally binding contract between a web designer or agency and a client that governs the full scope of a website design engagement — from the first wireframe to final file delivery. It defines every deliverable the designer is responsible for producing, the timeline and milestones that structure the project, the payment schedule including the deposit required before work begins, the number of revision rounds included in the fixed price, and the conditions under which intellectual property transfers from designer to client. Beyond project mechanics, the agreement establishes confidentiality obligations, caps the designer's financial liability, and provides a kill-fee mechanism if the client cancels mid-project. Without it, disputes over scope, ownership, and payment are decided by whichever party has the better memory — or the higher legal budget.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>The most expensive projects in web design are not the ones that go over budget — they are the ones that finish without payment, end in an ownership dispute, or spiral into unlimited revisions with no contractual basis to stop them. A signed website design agreement prevents all three. Designers who skip the written contract routinely deliver completed work only to find the client disputes ownership, refuses the final invoice, or demands a complete redesign under the guise of a "revision." Clients who commission work without a contract have no written guarantee of what they will receive, by when, or what happens to their investment if the designer goes dark. The agreement also protects both parties in the increasingly common scenario where a client supplies unlicensed images or content that trigger a copyright claim after launch — the indemnification clause assigns that liability where it belongs. This template gives you a professionally structured starting point that covers every material risk in a standard web design engagement, ready to execute in under 30 minutes.\u003C/p>\n",1781186035435]