1. Parties

This Web Design Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between Web Sprout (“Provider”) and [Client Name](“Client”), collectively referred to as the “Parties.”

2. Scope of Services

The Provider agrees to deliver the following services:

• Custom website design and development
• Mobile-responsive, SEO-optimized build
• Website hosting and ongoing maintenance
• Content updates as specified by the selected plan
• Monthly analytics reporting
• Technical support during business hours

3. Pricing & Payment

Plan: [Plan Tier]— pricing per the selected tier.

• The one-time setup fee is due upon signing this Agreement.
• Monthly maintenance fees are billed on the 1st of each month via the payment method on file.
• Late payments are subject to a 1.5% monthly interest charge after 15 days past due.
• All fees are in USD and non-refundable unless otherwise stated.

4. Project Timeline

• The Provider will deliver an initial design concept within 10 business days of receiving all required content from the Client.
• The full website build is estimated at 3–6 weeks from design approval, depending on scope.
• Delays caused by the Client (e.g., late content delivery) may extend the timeline accordingly.

5. Content & Materials

• The Client is responsible for providing all text, images, logos, and branding assets in a timely manner.
• The Provider may use stock photography where the Client has not supplied images, at the Client’s expense if premium stock is required.
• The Client warrants that all provided content is owned by or licensed to the Client and does not infringe third-party rights.

6. Revisions & Content Changes

The number of included monthly content changes depends on the [Plan Tier] selected.

• Additional changes beyond the plan allowance will be billed at $50 per change request.
• Major redesigns or new feature requests are scoped and quoted separately.
• Two rounds of revisions are included during the initial design phase at no extra charge.

7. Intellectual Property

• The Client retains ownership of all content, branding, and materials they provide.
• Upon full payment, the Client receives a perpetual, non-exclusive license to use the custom design created for their website.
• The Provider retains ownership of underlying code, frameworks, templates, and development tools used across projects.
• The Provider may display the completed website in its portfolio unless the Client opts out in writing.

8. Confidentiality

Both Parties agree to keep confidential any proprietary information shared during the course of this engagement, including but not limited to business strategies, customer data, login credentials, and financial information. This obligation survives termination of this Agreement.

9. Termination

• Either Party may terminate this Agreement with 30 days’ written notice.
• Upon termination, the Client is responsible for all fees incurred up to the termination date.
• The Provider will deliver all completed work and provide reasonable assistance in transitioning to another provider.
• The one-time setup fee is non-refundable once the design phase has begun.

10. Limitation of Liability

The Provider’s total liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid by the Client in the 12 months preceding the claim. The Provider shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including but not limited to lost revenue, data loss, or business interruption.

11. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which the Provider operates. Any disputes arising from this Agreement shall first be addressed through good-faith negotiation, and if unresolved, through binding arbitration.

12. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements relating to the subject matter herein. Amendments must be made in writing and signed by both Parties.