WEB DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

This Web Development Agreement (“Agreement”), dated on this _____ day of _______, 20__ (the  “Effective Date”) is entered into between ___________________ (“Service Provider”) located at  _____________________________________________ and _____________________ (“Client”) located  at ____________________________________, for the purpose of setting forth the exclusive terms and  conditions by which the Client desires to acquire certain web development services from the Service  Provider.

In consideration of the mutual obligations specified in this Contract, the parties, intending to be legally  bound hereby, agree to the following:

Scope of Services. The Client retains the above Service Provider, and the Service Provider agrees to  perform for the Client, certain web development services set forth in Exhibit A to this Agreement (the  “Services”). Any Service outside of the scope as defined in Exhibit A to this Agreement will require a new  Agreement for other services, including separate promotional or email marketing campaigns agreed to by  the Parties. The Parties may also set an optional schedule for service deadlines as set forth in Exhibit B to  this Agreement.  

The Service Provider shall perform the services as defined in Exhibit A at the following location(s):

_________________________________ ______________________________ _________________________________ ______________________________ _________________________________ ______________________________

Consideration / Compensation. In exchange for the full, prompt, and satisfactory performance of all  Services to be rendered to the Client (as determined by the Client), the Client shall compensate the Service  Provider as follows:

_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

The Service Provider will invoice the Client on the _____ day of each month. The invoice will include any  and all services performed under this Agreement as well as any pre-approved expenses.  

Payment will be due within _____ days of the invoice date. A late charge of $_______ per month will be  added to any invoice not paid on time.

Payments must be made to the Service Provider by credit card, money order, check, or any other approved  method of payment accepted by the Service Provider.  

Payments must be mailed to:

________________________________

________________________________

________________________________

________________________________

Revisions.  

[ ] The Client shall be entitled to a total of ___ revisions. Any revisions in excess of that amount will be  charged at a rate of $______.  

[ ] The Client is not entitled to any revisions under this Agreement.

Expenses. From time to time throughout the duration of this Web Development Agreement, the Service  Provider may incur certain expenses that are not included as part of the Fee for the Services subject to this  Agreement.  

The Service Provider agrees to keep an exact record of any and all expenses acquired while performing the  Services. The Service Provider will submit an invoice itemizing each expense, along with proof of purchase  and receipt, every ______ days upon completion of such Services.  

If any one expense if over $_____, the Service Provider agrees to obtain the Client’s written consent before  making the purchase.

Invoice Disputes. The Client shall notify the Service Provider in writing of any dispute with an invoice  along with any substantiating documentation or a reasonably detailed description of the dispute within  _____ Business Days from the date of the Client’s receipt of such invoice subject to dispute.  

Client will be deemed to have accepted all invoices for which the Service Provider does not receive timely  notification of a dispute and shall pay all undisputed amounts due under such invoices within the period set  forth in this Agreement. The Parties shall seek to resolve all such disputes expeditiously and in good faith.

Completion and Deliverables. The Service Provider shall complete the services by ________ [a.m./p.m.]  on or before ___________ ____, 20___. Time shall be of the essence in the Service Provider’s performance  of this Agreement.  

Other:  

_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Termination. This Agreement may be terminated at any time by mutual agreement by the Client and the  Service Provider.  

This Agreement shall be effective on the date hereof and shall continue until terminated by either party  upon _____ business days written notice.  

The Client understands that the Service Provider may terminate this agreement at any time if the Client  fails to pay for the Services provided under this Agreement or if the Client breaches any other material  provision listed in this Agreement the Client agrees to pay any outstanding balances within _____ days of  termination.  

Time is of the Essence. The Service Provider hereby understands and acknowledges that time is of the  essence with respect to the Service Provider’s obligations defined in this Agreement and that prompt and  timely performance of all such obligations is strictly required.

Supplies and Equipment.  

[ ] The Service Provider, at their own expense, shall furnish their own supplies and equipment necessary  to deliver and complete the Services as defined under this Agreement unless otherwise agreed upon by the  parties. Should the Client not furnish the agreed upon supplies, the Client understands they will be  responsible for reimbursing the Service Provider for all expenses incurred.  

[ ] The Client is responsible for furnishing the following supplies and/or equipment:  _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Independent Contractor. The Client and Service Provider expressly agree and understand that the above listed Service Provider is a contractor hired by the Client and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed  in any way or manner, to create between them a relationship of employer and employee, principal and  agent, partners or any other relationship other than that of independent parties contracting with each other  solely for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the Agreement.  

Accordingly, the Service Provider acknowledges that neither the Service Provider or the Service Provider’s  Employees are not eligible for any benefits, including, but not limited to, health insurance, retirement plans  or stock option plans. The Service Provider is not the agent of Client or its Company and is not authorized  and shall not have the power or authority to bind Client or its Company or incur any liability or obligation,  or act on behalf of Client or its Company. At no time shall the Service Provider represent that it is an agent  of the Client or its Company, or that any of the views, advice, statements and/or information that may be  provided while performing the Services are those for the Client.  

The Service Provider is not entitled to receive any other compensation or any benefits from the Client.  Except as otherwise required by law, the Client shall not withhold any sums or payments made to the  Service Provider for social security or other federal, state, or local tax liabilities or contributions, and all  withholdings, liabilities, and contributions shall be solely the Contractor’s responsibility. The Service  Provider further understands and agrees that the Services are not covered under the unemployment  compensation laws and are not intended to be covered by workers’ compensation laws.  

The Service Provider is solely responsible for directing and controlling the performance of the Services,  including the time, place and manner in which the Services are performed. The Service Provider shall use  its best efforts, energy and skill in its own name and in such manner as it sees fit.

Confidentiality and Property Rights. Throughout the duration of this Agreement, it may be necessary for  the Service Provider to have access to the Client’s confidential and protected information for the sole  purpose of performing the Services subject to this Agreement.  

The Service Provider is not permitted to share or disclose such confidential information whatsoever, unless  mandated by law, without written permission from the Client. The Service Provider’s obligation of  confidentiality will survive the termination of this Web Development Agreement and stay in place  indefinitely.

Upon the termination of this Agreement, the Service Provider agrees to return to the Client any and all  Confidential Information that is the property of the Client.

Further, the Service Provider shall promptly return to the Client all copies, whether in written, electronic,  or other form or media, of the Client’s Confidential Information, or destroy all such copies and certify in  writing to the Client that such Confidential Information has been destroyed. In addition, the Service  Provider shall also destroy all copies of any Notes created by the Service Provider or its authorized  Representatives and certify in writing to the Client that such copies have been destroyed.

Intellectual Property Rights and Ownership. All Intellectual Property and related materials, including  but not limited to, moral rights, goodwill, trade secrets, applications for registrations or relevant registration,  rights to any trademark, trade tress, patent, copyright, trade name, and industrial design (“Intellectual  Property”) that is produced or developed under this Web Development Agreement. The Service Provider  understands that the aforementioned is a “work for hire” and shall be the sole property of the Client. The  Client’s use of the Intellectual Property shall not be restricted in any manner.

The Service Provider may not use the Client’s Intellectual Property for any purpose other than contracted  for in this Web Development Agreement unless the Service Provider has written consent from the Client.  The Service Provider shall be responsible for any damages resulting from any unauthorized use of the  Client’s intellectual property.

Indemnification and Release. The Service Provider agrees to take all necessary precautions to prevent  injury to any persons or damage to property during the term of this Agreement, and shall indemnify, defend  and hold harmless the Client, its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, representatives and/or agents  from any claim, liability, loss, cost, damage, judgment, settlement or expense (including attorney’s fees)  resulting from or arising in any way out of injury (including death) to any person or damage to property  arising in any way out of any act, error, omission or negligence on the part of the Service Provider or any  of the Service Provider’s employees in the performance or failure to fulfill any Services or obligations  under this Agreement.

Access. The Client agrees to provide the Service Provider with the necessary access to the Property, and  to all areas of the Property scheduled to be serviced as defined under Scope of Services, at the scheduled  date(s) and time(s). Failure to do so allows the Service Provider to deem the failure as a material breach  and is subject to the appropriate legal remedies.

No Exclusivity. The Parties subject to this Agreement understand and acknowledge that this Agreement is  not exclusive. Each Party respectively agrees that they are free to enter into other similar Agreements with  other parties.

Subcontractors. Except otherwise stipulated, the Service Provider may, at their discretion, retain a third party subcontractor to perform some or all of the services of the Services under this Agreement and the  Client agrees not to retain or employ any outside parties to help with the Services.

Notice. All notices or requests required or contemplated by this Agreement shall be in writing and such  notice shall be delivered as follows:

(a) if from the Client to the Service Provider shall be hand-delivered or mailed to:  

 _________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

or such other address as the Client Shall specify in written notice to the Service Provider

(b) if from the Service Provider to the Client, shall be hand-delivered or mailed to:

 _________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

or such other address as the Service Provider shall specify in written notice to the Client.

Warranty. The Service Provider shall provide its services and meet its obligations set forth in this  Agreement in a timely and satisfactory workmanlike manner, using its knowledge and recommendations  for performing its services which generally meets standards in the Service Provider’s region and  community, and agrees to provide a standard of care, equal or superior to care used by other professionals  in the same profession.  

The Service Provider shall perform the services in compliance with the terms and conditions of the  Agreement.

Dispute Resolution. Parties to this Agreement shall first attempt to settle any dispute through good-faith  negotiation. If the dispute cannot be settled between the parties via negotiation, either party may initiate  mediation or binding arbitration in the State of ________________.  

If the parties do not wish to mediate or arbitrate the dispute and litigation is necessary, this Agreement will  be interpreted based on the laws of the State of _________________, without regard to the conflict of law  provisions of such state. The Parties agree the dispute will be resolved in a court of competent jurisdiction  in the State of ______________________.  

Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of  ___________________ without regard to the conflict of law provisions of such state. This Agreement shall  be binding upon the successors and assigns of the respective parties.

Force Majeure. The Service Provider and any of its employees or agents shall not be in breach of this  Agreement for any delay or failure in performance caused by reasons out of its reasonable control. This  includes, but is not limited to, acts of God or a public enemy; natural calamities; failure of a third party to  perform; changes in the laws or regulations; actions of any civil, military or regulatory authority; power  outage or other disruptions of communication methods or any other cause which would be out of the  reasonable control of the Service Provider.

Legal Fees. Should a dispute between the named Parties arise that lead to legal action, the prevailing Party  shall be entitled to any reasonable legal fees, including, but not limited to attorneys’ fees.

Further Assurances. Upon a party's reasonable request, the other party shall, at its sole cost and expense,  execute and deliver all such further documents and instruments, and take all such further acts, necessary to  give full effect to this Agreement.

Public Announcements. Neither party shall make any statement (whether oral or in writing) in any press  release, external advertising, marketing, email marketing, or promotion materials regarding the other party  or its business unless: (a) it has received the express written consent of the Other Party; or (b) is required  to do so by Law.

No Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon the undersigned and their respective heirs,  representatives, successors and permitted assigns. This Agreement may not be assigned by either party  without the prior written consent of the other party.

Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any  jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of  this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction.

No Waiver. No waiver of or failure to act upon any of the provisions of this Agreement or any right or  remedy arising under this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other provisions, rights or remedies (whether similar or dissimilar).

Amendment. This Agreement may be amended only by a writing signed by all of the Parties hereto.

Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an  original, but all of which together shall be deemed to be one and the same agreement. A signed copy of this  Agreement delivered by facsimile. email, or other means of electronic transmission shall be deemed to have  the same legal effect as delivery of an original signed copy of this Agreement.

Electronic Signatures. This Agreement and related documents entered into in connection with this  Agreement are signed when a party’s signature is delivered electronically, and these signatures must be  treated in all respects as having the same force and effect as original signatures.

Captions for Convenience. All captions herein are for convenience or reference only and do not constitute  part of this Agreement and shall not be deemed to limit or otherwise affect any of the provisions hereof.

Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the sole and entire agreement of the Parties regarding the  subject matter contained herein, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements,  representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding such subject matter. This Agreement may  only be amended, modified, or supplemented by an agreement in writing signed by each Party hereto.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Web Development Agreement effective  as of the ____________ day of ________________, 20__ (the “Effective Date”).  

Dated: _____________________________ Dated: _______________________________

________________________________________ _______________________________________ Service Provider’s Signature Client’s Signature

________________________________________ _______________________________________ Service Provider’s Printed Name or Entity Client’s Printed Name or Entity  

Service Provider’s Contact Information: Client’s Contact Information: Address: ______________________________ Address: _____________________________ Phone Number: _________________________ Phone Number: _________________________ Email Address: _________________________ Email Address: _________________________

EXHIBIT A

SERVICE(S)

The Service Provider agrees to provide the following web development service(s) for the Client: _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

The Service Provider is entitled to reimbursement of the following expenses incurred while  performing such Service(s):

_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ *The Service Provider agrees that any expense not listed must be pre-approved by the Client. The Service Provider agrees to  provide any receipts of any other related document to such expenses.  

Other:

_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

EXHIBIT B

SERVICE SCHEDULE (Optional)  

The Parties subject to this Web Development Agreement agree to the following schedule: Initial Development Date: ______________________________

Client Revision/Approval Date: _________________________

Final Development Completion Date: ____________________

Other:

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