This Web Development Contract (hereinafter referred to as the “Contract”) is made and entered on Effective Date (hereinafter referred to as the “Effective Date”), By and Between Developer Name (hereinafter referred to as the “Developer”), having its principal place of business at Developer Address, and; Company Name (hereinafter referred to as the “Client”), having its principal place of business at Company Address. Both the Developer and the Client shall be referred to collectively as the “Parties,” and individually as the “Party.”
WHEREAS the Developer agrees to engage with the Client to design and develop a website as per the Client's requirements (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”); AND WHEREAS the Client wishes to avail the services from the Developer as an independent contractor for the sole purpose of designing the website contained within this Contract. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
The Project will incorporate several web development services. The Developer shall comply and fulfill the services as agreed upon by both Parties. These services include but are not limited to: (a) Designing the Company's Website; (b) Highlighting the brand identity of the Company on the Website; (c) Maintaining the ongoing web services; (d) Add more project services
The Client owns and operates a website located at the URL Website URL. Pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Contract, the Developer will provide a collection of tools and services to manage and operate a version of the primary site bearing the Client’s branding. The Developer shall ensure the site is operational by Site Live Date. The Client shall grant the Developer access to the site, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Contract along with Additional details on access permissions and requirements.
The Developer hereby commits to render the following responsibilities: (a) Develop the website in accordance with the specifications included in this Contract (b) Conduct tests to ensure that the website is functioning properly (c) Provide support with the installation and maintenance of the website, along with user guide and credentials in order to initiate the development (d) Return any and all codes, databases, software, models, and documents pertaining to this Contract to the Client within Number of days to return all assets to the Client day(s) upon completion or termination of the Project (e) Add responsibilities for the developer
The Client hereby commits to render the following responsibilities: (a) Furnish all the necessary information, resources, source codes, and initial payment that might be necessary for the Developer to initiate work (b) Address the queries of the Developer promptly (c) Add responsibilities for the client
The Client acknowledges that the Developer will hold the ownership of any text, codes, trademarks, and other proprietary information included in the webpage until the final payment. Upon paying the Developer for its services and deliverables, the Client will retain exclusive interest and rightful ownership of the intellectual property developed by the Developer for the web page.
The Developer agrees to provide constant vigilance and support for the website for Website Support Time Period after its approval. During this support period, the Developer should address any bugs, glitches, defects, or changes pertaining to the website's features. The Developer shall not create any extra functionality for the website unless specified. The cost of the support period is included in the Project's entire cost. If the support period is over and the Client requires additional support and modifications, an additional fee of Fees for Additional Support will be charged.
The Parties to this Contract mutually agree that each Party shall treat private information, such as codes, roadmaps, blueprints, and strategies, provided during the term of this Contract as strictly confidential. All such confidential information exchanged between the Parties shall be used solely for the purposes of rendering services pursuant to this Contract and shall not be disclosed to any third party without prior written consent of either Party.
This Contract shall become effective as of the Effective Date and will continue until all services are completed and approved by the Client. The Contract shall remain in effect for a period of Contract Term and terminate on Termination Date unless otherwise terminated earlier due to the breach of any of the terms of the Contract.
This Contract shall be terminated if: (a) The Developer fails to fulfill all the services to the Client as mentioned in the Contract; (b) Either Party breaches any clause of the Contract; (c) There is a mutual agreement to end the Contract by the Parties involved; (d) Add conditions that can lead to contract termination
The Client has appointed the Developer to perform the services pertaining to the development of the website as described below: (a) The Developer agrees to conduct weekly meetings with the Client to establish the Project’s current status; (b) The Developer agrees to provide all Project files, user guides, and application credentials to the Client upon completion of this Contract; (c) Add developer’s deliverables
The Developer is bound to work effectively on working days, that is, Number of working days per week day(s) per week and for Number of working hours per day hour(s) each day, until the completion of services, that is on Contract Completion Date.
The cost of the entire Project shall be invoiced by the Developer within Number of days to issue invoice day(s) after the Project completion. The payment shall be paid to the Developer within Payment Deadline in Days day(s) after raising the invoice. The initial payment for essential resources, as agreed upon, is Initial agreed-upon payment amount. The mode of payment shall be Mode of Payment or any other mode as mutually agreed by the Parties.
The Developer, in the performance of this Contract, shall act in the capacity of an independent contractor and not as a partner, agent, or employee of the Client.
The Developer shall conduct the services in accordance with the laws of Governing Law. The Developer shall acquire all necessary permits, licenses, and regular records required for the rendering of such services. The Developer shall also be obligated to monitor the services as per the support period outlined in the Contract. Also, the Developer warrants to provide the best quality work within an effective timeline for the Client.
The Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Developer, its respective affiliates, employees, and permitted successors and assigns against any losses, claims, damages, penalties, liabilities, punitive damages, expenses, and reasonable legal fees of whatsoever kind or amount that result from the negligence of or breach of this Contract even after the services have been rendered.
In the event of any dispute arising in and out of this Contract between the Parties, it shall be resolved by arbitration. There shall be Number of Arbitrators arbitrator(s), who shall be appointed by Arbitration Appointing Party Name. The venue of arbitration shall be Location of Arbitration, and the Seat shall be of State of Seat. The arbitrators' decision shall be final and binding on both Parties.
Neither Party shall be liable for any failure in performance of the obligation under this Contract due to cause beyond that party's reasonable control (including and not limited to a pandemic, fire, strike, act or order of public authority, and other acts of God) during the pendency of such event.
In the event that any provision of this Contract is deemed invalid or unenforceable, in whole or in part, that part shall be severed from the remainder of the Contract, and all other provisions should continue in full force and effect as valid and enforceable.
No modification of this Contract shall be made unless in writing and signed by both Parties.
The Parties agree that this Contract shall be governed by the laws of Governing Law. In the event the Parties do business in different states, this Contract shall be governed by the laws of Jurisdiction.
The Contract is considered legally binding and may be enforced in a court of law. The services performed will be done lawfully and professionally fairly and, as such, shall not violate any local or federal laws and regulations.
This Contract is all-inclusive, and no other contract, oral or written, exists between the two Parties signing it. By signing this Contract, you agree to have fully understood it, you are legally competent and authorized to enter it, and you have signed it on your ‘own free will’ and with no undue influence or misinterpretation of facts and clauses.
The Parties hereby approve the services and rates listed above and agree to respect and uphold the full terms of this Contract.
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