Website Development Agreement
A Website Development Agreement can clarify the terms and conditions of the website development whether you are the developer or the owner of the website.
4.6 (29 reviews)
Last updated December 18, 2024
Under 10 minutes
Suitable for Australia
Written by
Edwin Montoya Zorrilla
Reviewed by
Damin Murdock
Document Overview
The Website Development Agreement is a contract between you, the website developer and an individual or business in need of a new or redesigned website; or you as the website owner and the developer. Use the Website Development Agreement to avoid miscommunications and disputes between website developers and customers and to clarify important legal elements such as design / development specifications, payment, intellectual property, confidentiality and termination.
The Legal Risk Score of a Website Development Agreement Template
Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- The document allows the Contractor to appoint sub-contractors to fulfill obligations, which could lead to variability in the quality and timeliness of the work delivered, depending on the sub-contractors' standards and adherence to the main agreement's terms.
- Changes to the final concept of the website after approval can result in significant additional expenses, potentially increasing the overall cost beyond initial estimates if modifications are requested by the Website Operator.
- The document does not specify detailed technical parameters for the website until after the final concept is approved, which might lead to misunderstandings or misalignments regarding performance expectations or capabilities of the delivered website.
Website Development Agreement Checklist
Complete your free Website Development Agreement with our checklist
Review and Approval of Stages
Ensure that each development phase and any alterations to the website are approved in writing by the designated Project Manager to maintain consistency with the initial specifications and plans.
Monitoring Sub-contractor Performance
Regularly assess the performance and compliance of any sub-contractors used by the Contractor to ensure they meet the standards and deadlines set out in the agreement.
Scheduling Regular Updates
Set up periodic meetings or reports from the Contractor to review the progress of the website development, discuss any issues, and make adjustments to the Development Plan as necessary.
Testing and Acceptance
Conduct thorough acceptance tests as outlined in the Development Plan to ensure the website meets all operational and functional requirements before final acceptance.
Use this Website Development Agreement if:
- You are a customer and would like to to hire the services of a website developer;
- You are a web developer and you are being hired for web development services.
What does the Website Development Agreement cover?
- Development specifications and any changes to their scope;
- Completion of work within set development phases;
- Acceptance testing;
- Maintenance;
- Payment;
- Intellectual property;
- Confidentiality; and
- Termination.
Other names for Website Development Agreement include:
- Website Development Contract;
- Dev Agreement;
- Developer Agreement; and
- Developer Contract.
Other documents you may need:
- Website Terms and Conditions
- Employment Agreement (Professional Services)
- Employment Agreement (Casual)
- Contractor Agreement (Individual)
Further information:
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