Sample official website design contract including all legal, technical, and financial clauses

    Website design contract

    Website design is a professional collaboration that requires full
    transparency between the designer and the client. This Website
    Design Contract provides a clear and reliable framework that
    outlines all responsibilities, deliverables, payments, ownership
    rights, and timelines.By using this contract, you ensure that the
    project proceeds smoothly and prevents any misunderstandings
    throughout the process

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    Contract Sections

    1. Purpose of the Contract

    The purpose of this agreement is to design, develop, and deliver a professional website based on the client’s requirements. Services may include:

    • Custom UI/UX design

    • Graphic design of pages

    • Front-end development

    • Back-end development (optional)

    • Responsive design

    • Initial technical SEO

    • Testing and bug fixing

    • Final delivery and deployment

    2. Project Timeline

    The project will be completed in the following stages:

    1. Requirement analysis & briefing

    2. Wireframing and structure planning

    3. UI design and visual mockups

    4. Front-end & back-end development

    5. Beta version delivery & feedback

    6. Final revisions and testing

    7. Official delivery & admin training

    The exact timeline will be determined based on the project type and listed in the agreement appendix.

    3. Designer Responsibilities

    The Designer agrees to:

    • Follow professional standards of website design

    • Deliver the project on the agreed timeline

    • Maintain confidentiality of provided materials

    • Provide preview versions for approval

    • Fix technical issues within the warranty period

    • Provide training for website management (if required)

    4. Client Responsibilities

    The Client agrees to:

    • Provide the required content (text, images)

    • Approve or reject designs within the agreed time

    • Make payments according to the schedule

    • Collaborate when needed to speed up the project

    5. Payment Terms

    Payment will be made in milestones:

    • Initial deposit

    • After approval of the initial design

    • After beta delivery

    • Final payment upon full delivery

    Extra revisions or additional features will be charged separately.

    6. Ownership & Copyright

    Upon full payment, the following will be transferred to the client:

    • Final UI/UX design

    • Deliverable source code

    • Produced content

    Raw design files (e.g., Figma, PSD) will be transferred only upon mutual agreement.

    7. Support & Maintenance

    After delivery, the Designer provides limited free support including:

    • Bug fixing

    • Minor adjustments

    • Answering functional questions

    Long-term maintenance or major updates will be billed separately.

    8. Termination Clause

    The contract may be terminated in the following cases:

    • Failure of either party to meet obligations

    • Delays beyond acceptable limits

    • Mutual agreement

    Completed work up to termination will be calculated and billed.

    9. Dispute Resolution

    In case of disputes, both parties will first attempt to resolve the matter through negotiation. If unsuccessful, the matter will be taken to legal authorities

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