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Web Design Contract Template

A contract between a web designer and client covering project scope, milestones, payment, and ownership.

What this template includes

✓Project scope, timeline, and payment
✓Revisions and client responsibilities
✓Content warranty and third-party materials
✓Acceptance, ownership, and confidentiality
✓Liability, termination, and governing law

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Web Design Contract Template

WEB DESIGN CONTRACT

This Web Design Contract (the "Agreement") is made on [DATE] between:

Designer: [DESIGNER NAME], located at [ADDRESS] ("Designer"); and

Client: [CLIENT NAME], located at [ADDRESS] ("Client").

1. PROJECT SCOPE
The Designer will design and build a website with the following features:
[DESCRIBE PAGES / FEATURES / DELIVERABLES]
Work outside this scope is a change request under Section 5.

2. TIMELINE
The project will begin on [START DATE] and be completed by [END DATE], subject to the Client providing content, approvals, and feedback on time. Client delays extend deadlines accordingly.

3. PAYMENT
Total project fee: [AMOUNT].
Payment schedule: [e.g. 50% deposit to start, 50% on completion].
The deposit is non-refundable once work begins. Invoices are due within [NUMBER] days; overdue amounts may pause work and accrue a late fee of [AMOUNT / PERCENTAGE].

4. REVISIONS
The fee includes [NUMBER] rounds of revisions to the agreed design. Additional revisions or scope changes will be billed at [RATE] and confirmed in writing before work continues.

5. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES
The Client will provide text, images, logins, and timely feedback. The Client is responsible for reviewing deliverables and requesting changes within [NUMBER] days.

6. CONTENT WARRANTY
The Client confirms it owns or has the rights to all content (text, images, logos) it provides and that this content does not infringe any third-party rights. The Client will indemnify the Designer against claims arising from Client-provided content.

7. THIRD-PARTY MATERIALS
Costs for stock images, fonts, plugins, hosting, or domains are the Client's responsibility unless stated otherwise. Such materials remain subject to their own licenses.

8. ACCEPTANCE
The Client will review the completed website and provide acceptance or a list of issues within [NUMBER] days. If no response is given within that time, the work is deemed accepted.

9. OWNERSHIP
Upon full payment, the Client owns the final website and its custom design. The Designer retains ownership of pre-existing code, tools, and frameworks, and grants the Client a license to use them as part of the website. The Designer may showcase the work in a portfolio.

10. CONFIDENTIALITY
Each party will keep the other's non-public information confidential.

11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The Designer's total liability under this Agreement will not exceed the total fees paid. The Designer is not liable for indirect or consequential losses, or for issues caused by third-party services or Client-provided content.

12. TERMINATION
Either party may terminate with [NUMBER] days' written notice. The Client will pay for all work completed up to that point.

13. GENERAL PROVISIONS
(a) Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by the laws of [STATE/COUNTRY].
(b) Entire Agreement. This Agreement is the complete agreement between the parties and replaces any prior discussions, understandings, or agreements on this subject.
(c) Amendments. Any change to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.
(d) Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.
(e) Waiver. If a party does not enforce a provision, it does not give up its right to enforce that or any other provision later.
(f) Assignment. Neither party may assign or transfer this Agreement without the other party's prior written consent.
(g) Notices. Any notice under this Agreement must be given in writing (email is acceptable) to the other party.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this Agreement.

Designer
Date: ____________
Name: [DESIGNER NAME]
Signature: ______________________

Client
Date: ____________
Name: [CLIENT NAME]
Signature: ______________________

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Disclaimer: This template is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Laws vary by location. For important agreements, consider having a qualified lawyer review your contract before signing.

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