Web Design Agreement
This Web Design Agreement is made between [Client name] (the "Client") and [Designer name] (the "Designer") as of the date of the last signature below.
1. The website
The Designer will design and build: [describe the site, number of pages, features and platform].
2. Client materials and revisions
The Client will supply text, images and access on time. The price includes [two] rounds of revisions at each stage; further changes are billed at [rate].
3. Price and schedule
The price is [amount]: [50%] to start and the balance before launch. The target launch date is [date], which moves if Client materials or approvals are late.
4. After launch
The Designer will fix defects reported within [30] days of launch at no charge. Hosting, domains and ongoing maintenance are [not included / included as follows].
5. Independent contractor
The Designer is an independent contractor, not an employee, partner or agent of the Client, and is responsible for its own taxes, insurance, tools and workers.
6. Ownership of work
On full payment, the Designer assigns to the Client all rights in the work created specifically for the Client under this agreement. The Designer keeps its pre-existing materials and know-how, and licenses the Client to use any of them that are included in the work.
7. Liability
Each party's total liability under this agreement is limited to the amounts paid or payable under it, and neither party is liable for indirect or consequential loss. Nothing here limits liability that cannot be limited by law.
8. Ending this agreement
Either party may end this agreement on [30] days' written notice, or immediately if the other materially breaches it and does not fix the breach within [10] days of notice. Amounts due for work done up to the end date remain payable.
9. General
This agreement is governed by the laws of [state]. It is the entire agreement between the parties on its subject and may be changed only in writing signed by both. It may be signed electronically and in counterparts.