Whether you are engaging a web designer to create a new website or re-develop an existing site, you should always ensure that you put in place a written website design contract.
This template is designed to form the basis of such a contract. It is drafted in a way that protects the interests of the customer - unlike most standard website design contracts, which are usually drafted to protect the interests of the designer (see, for example, our pro-designer web design agreement).
Please note that where there is significant software/database development work, this agreement template is not suitable, but one of our web development agreements may be a good alternative.
People who bought this item also bought:
|
 |
Template SpecificationFormat: MS Word (.doc) for easy editing
Length: 15 pages (including cover sheet and footnotes)
Word count: 5607
Guidance notes: included
Sample: SAMPLE WEBSITE DESIGN CONTRACT
Contents: (1) Definitions and interpretation, (2) Term, (3) The Services, (4) Customer obligations, (5) Delivery and acceptance, (6) Third Party Works, (7) Unlawful Content, (8) Charges and payment, (9) Intellectual Property Rights, (10) Warranties, (11) Limitations and exclusions of liability, (12) Data protection, (13) Confidentiality and publicity, (14) Termination, (15) Effects of termination, (16) General
|
|
Website Design Contract: Key FeaturesThe key provisions of this web design contract template are as follows. - Delivery and acceptance - This provides for a testing period and acceptance criteria.
- Unlawful Content - No unlawful content should be included in the design.
- Intellectual Property Rights - This clause states that the intellectual property rights in the new web design work (sometimes called "foreground IP") will be assigned to the customer, whereas the rights in pre-existing work ("background IP") will remain with the web designer and be licensed to the customer.
- Confidentiality - This provision protects the confidential information of the customer.
A multitude of different statutes and regulations affect the drafting of a website design contract. Legislation considered in the preparation of this template includes the following. - The Data Protection Act 1998
- The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
- The Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977
- The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999
Because the contract for web design services is (almost always) a B2B contract and not a B2C contract, you (the customer) will not have the protection of consumer-protection legislation. All business relationships carry risks, and web design contracts are no exception. Areas of uncertainty and contention may include the following. - Does the site do what it is supposed to do?
- What uses are you permitted to make of the website and the design?
- Can you take the site to another developer and/or host?
- When can you exit the relationship with the web designer?
This web design contract precedent is intended to help clarify these sorts of issues and reduce the risks of a dispute.
|
|
Other Templates, Forms and PrecedentsWe also provide a balanced version, see our balanced web design agreement.
|
|
 How to BuyIt is easy to buy legal templates from this website.
As soon as you have submitted payment, we will send you an email containing hyperlinks to your templates.
All you need to do is add the templates you would like to buy to your shopping cart by clicking the "Add to cart" button, then proceed to the checkout. Once you have filled in your details and confirmed that there are no errors in your order, you will be transferred to the Sage Pay website to submit payment securely.
We accept payment, via Sage Pay, using any of the credit and debit cards shown here. You can also pay via PayPal (the option to do so appears on the Sage Pay website).
|
|
GuaranteeRemember, even if you choose the wrong template, you may be able to get your money back under the terms of our guarantee.
|
|
