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Web development contracts need to answer three questions clearly: what's being built, who owns the code when it's done, and what happens after launch if something breaks. This template covers milestone-based payment (so you're not waiting until the very end to get paid), source code and repository handoff on final payment, and a defined post-launch support window instead of an open-ended promise to 'fix bugs forever.' Built for freelance developers and small dev shops shipping websites, web apps, or custom features.

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Web Development Contract Template

Between
Jane Rivera (Rivera Studio)
And
Alex Chen (Acme Bakery)
Total fee
$2,400.00
Deposit
$720.00
Delivery deadline
October 11, 2026

Scope of Development

The Sender will develop a full redesign of the Acme Bakery marketing website, including a new homepage, menu page, and online ordering integration for the Client, including the functionality, pages, and integrations agreed upon before work began.

Work outside this scope (new features, additional pages, third-party integrations not listed above) will be quoted and approved separately before development begins.

Milestones & Timeline

Development will proceed in the milestones described in a full redesign of the Acme Bakery marketing website, including a new homepage, menu page, and online ordering integration, with a target completion date of October 11, 2026. Each milestone is considered complete when reviewed and approved by the Client, or after 5 business days with no feedback.

Payment Terms

The total fee for this engagement is $2,400.00, payable in milestones tied to the deliverables in a full redesign of the Acme Bakery marketing website, including a new homepage, menu page, and online ordering integration.

A deposit of $720.00 is due before work begins. Remaining milestone payments are invoiced as each phase is completed and are due within 7 days of the invoice.

Late payments may accrue a 1.5% monthly late fee, and work on subsequent milestones may be paused until outstanding balances are settled.

Source Code & Ownership

Upon receipt of full payment, the Client receives ownership of all custom source code written for this project. Third-party libraries, frameworks, and plugins remain subject to their own licenses.

The Sender will provide access to the project repository and hand off all credentials/access needed to maintain the site upon final payment.

Testing & Post-Launch Support

The Sender will test all delivered functionality across current major browsers before handoff. This agreement includes 14 days of post-launch bug-fix support for defects in work delivered under this agreement; it does not cover new features, hosting, or third-party service costs.

Confidentiality

Both parties agree to keep confidential any non-public business, technical, or financial information shared during this engagement, and to use it only for the purpose of completing the work described in a full redesign of the Acme Bakery marketing website, including a new homepage, menu page, and online ordering integration.

This obligation survives the completion or termination of this agreement and continues for 2 years afterward.

Independent Contractor Relationship

The Sender is engaged as an independent contractor, not an employee, partner, or agent of the Client. The Sender is responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and benefits, and is free to accept other engagements during the term of this agreement, provided they do not conflict with the confidentiality obligations above.

Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement with 14 days' written notice. If the Client terminates before completion, the Sender will be paid for all work completed up to the termination date, and the deposit is non-refundable.

If the Sender terminates, any portion of the deposit exceeding the value of work already completed will be refunded to the Client within 14 days.

Limitation of Liability

The Sender's total liability under this agreement is limited to the total fees paid by the Client. Neither party is liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from this engagement.

Governing Law & Entire Agreement

This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

This document represents the entire agreement between the parties regarding a full redesign of the Acme Bakery marketing website, including a new homepage, menu page, and online ordering integration and supersedes any prior discussions or proposals. Any changes must be made in writing and agreed to by both parties.

By signing below, both parties confirm they have read, understood, and agree to the terms above.

FAQ

Is this Web Development Contract legally binding?

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