Designer agrees to design and develop a website for Client with the following specifications:

• Pages: [X] pages (e.g., Home, About, Services, Portfolio, Contact)
• Platform: [WordPress / Webflow / Custom HTML] with responsive design
• Features: Contact form, image gallery, [e-commerce/blog/booking system]
• Mobile optimization for all major devices and browsers
• Basic on-page SEO setup (meta titles, descriptions, image alt tags)

Content (copy, images, logos) to be provided by Client within 7 days of contract signing.

Week 1–2: Discovery and wireframes
Week 3–4: Visual design mockups (2 concepts)
Week 5–6: Development and CMS integration
Week 7: Client review and revisions
Week 8: Final testing, launch, and handoff

Timeline begins upon receipt of deposit and client-provided content. Delays caused by Client (late content, feedback delays beyond 5 business days) extend the timeline accordingly.

Total Project Fee: $[amount]

• 50% deposit ($[amount]) — due at contract signing
• 25% milestone payment ($[amount]) — due upon design approval
• 25% final payment ($[amount]) — due prior to launch

Invoices not paid within 7 days of due date are subject to a 1.5% monthly late fee. Project work pauses until overdue invoices are settled.

This contract includes 2 rounds of revisions per project phase (wireframes, design, development). A "revision round" means one consolidated list of changes submitted within 5 business days of delivery.

Additional revisions beyond included rounds: $[rate]/hour, billed in 30-minute increments. Scope changes (new pages, major functionality additions) require a separate change order.

Upon receipt of full and final payment, Client receives full ownership of all custom design assets and deliverables created specifically for this project.

Designer retains the right to display the work in their portfolio. Designer retains ownership of proprietary frameworks, code libraries, templates, and any third-party tools used in development. Third-party licenses (themes, plugins, stock images) are subject to their respective terms.

Client is responsible for: providing all content (text, images, logos, brand guidelines) within 7 days of signing; timely feedback within 5 business days of each deliverable; domain and hosting costs; ongoing maintenance after launch unless a separate maintenance agreement is signed.

Client represents that all content provided is legally owned or licensed by Client.

Either party may terminate this Agreement with 14 days' written notice. Upon termination, Client pays for all work completed to date at a pro-rated rate. The deposit is non-refundable. Designer will deliver all completed files upon receipt of final payment for work performed.

Designer's total liability shall not exceed the total fees paid by Client under this Agreement. Designer is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages including lost revenue, lost data, or business interruption.

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of [Your State]. Any disputes shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in [Your City, State].