This template web developer contract document is designed to be used by a web development business as its standard terms of business for the provision of website development services. The template is "pro-developer" inasmuch as it favours the interests of the web developer over those of the customer. It is unsuitable for developers whose work does not involve at least software or database development.

The contract contains a mixed licence/assignment of copyright and other intellectual property rights. The rights in software are licensed on a non-exclusive basis, whereas the rights in design work are assigned to the customer. To enable a legally effective assignment, the develop should ensure that a signed copy of the contract is sent to customer.

The website developer contract includes the following provisions:

(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

The web developer contract is 16 pages long (including the cover sheet) and is provided in Word (.doc) format. You can review the first few sections of the contract here:

Sample Web Developer Contract

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