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Website development contract checklist?

Asked by Dharmendra Chahar, in Technology
Hello, I am looking to launch a car auction platform for the Middle East region. I have tried contacting few website development companies and received some contract. However, I don’t have much technical background and I don’t know how to validate a contract and make sure it covers my requirements. Should I use a ready made theme for it ? Any details on this should be really helpful.

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Ngọc Lan Advanced  SEOer
On google there are many templates of website development contracts. You should learn from the most reputable sources.
Nov 4th 2019 00:49   
Arlene Caringal Advanced  Dentist
Specifications. ...
Progress Updates and Communication. ...
Client's Obligations. ...
Website Designer's Obligations. ...
Payment Schedule. ...
Intellectual Property. ...
Support and Maintenance. ...
Confidentiality and Noncompete Agreement.
Nov 4th 2019 02:25   
Dhanpat Saran Junior  Premier eCommerce Development
A contract document is an important piece of document for a web development project. It must include details like the scope of work, your obligations as a client, developer's obligation, payment terms, and cost breakup, ownership of the code and designs, maintenance and support post development etc.
Nov 5th 2019 01:16   
Dharmendra Chahar Advanced  SEO Consultant
Hi, Dhanpat Sir
Can you tell me more about these points
Nov 5th 2019 01:25   
Betty Smith Advanced  Blogger and Social Media Marketer
Hello Dharmendra Chahar, custom made is more attractive than already used templates. So i think you should consult a good website development company they will clear your doubts and give you a good picture of what you want.
Nov 5th 2019 22:36   
Dharmendra Chahar Advanced  SEO Consultant
Thanks, Betty
I will do it.
Nov 6th 2019 01:53   
Sujan Singh Committed  Business Administrator
Specifications. ...
Progress Updates and Communication. ...
Client's Obligations. ...
Website Designer's Obligations. ...
Payment Schedule. ...
Intellectual Property. ...
Support and Maintenance. ...
Confidentiality and Noncompete Agreement.
Nov 6th 2019 02:04   
Enlarge Web Advanced  Enlarge Web Infotech
On google there are many templates of website development contracts.
Nov 10th 2019 22:58   
Devin Smith Advanced  seo
Timetable/implementation plan/project milestones
Intellectual property rights ownership and indemnities
Pricing and payment arrangements
Nov 12th 2019 00:36   
Robin Belly Committed  Digital Marketing Agency | SEO
On google there are many templates of website development contracts.
Nov 12th 2019 05:35   
Hawks Infotech Innovator  IT Infrastructure Solutions, Technical Support Ser
On google there are many templates of website development contracts.
Nov 13th 2019 08:40   
Radhika Pawar Committed  creative content writer
What Should Be In a Good Website Development Agreement
Specifications. ...
Progress Updates and Communication. ...
Client's Obligations. ...
Website Designer's Obligations. ...
Payment Schedule. ...
Intellectual Property. ...
Support and Maintenance. ...
Confidentiality and Noncompete Agreement.
Nov 14th 2019 04:12   
Rajkumar Vistar Senior  SELL BY PROPERTY OWNER
The 4 BHK units are reduced and have been deliberately intended to suit youthful couples hoping to begin their adventure in styles. These units are spread over a territory of 3.32 Acers and ground floor and luxury area in Mohali. The 3 BHK Apartment is open and is deliberately wanted to meet the necessities of a family. Care has been taken to give adequate ventilation and is open for the accommodation of its inhabitants.
Nov 16th 2019 02:50   
Rakib Hossen Professional  Businessman
Thanks so much answers
Nov 17th 2019 00:56   
Herts Tints Freshman  Uk’s Number 1 Window tinting and car wrapping spec
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What is the objective of the project?
What are the respective roles of the parties?
What obligations does Client have?
Is it important to the Client that specific employees of the Developer work on the project and
does this need to be defined in the Agreement?
Who will be the respective project managers on the project?

SPECIFICATIONS
What are the technical and design specifications for the contract? (Be as specific as possible to avoid misunderstandings of respective responsibilities) Provide for a process to make changes to the Specifications if this is anticipated.

DELIVERABLES
What are the deliverables? And when are they due?

PAYMENT
What fees will be paid to Developer?
When is payment due?
How is it calculated?
What expenses will Developer be permitted to recover?

ACCEPTANCE
How is acceptance of Deliverables determined?
What are the testing methods, procedures, and timing?

CORRECTIONS
What obligations are there for Developer to make corrections?
How long will Developer have to make corrections?
What remedies are available to Client if corrections not made?

REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES
What promises will Developer make about the services it provides, including the performance
of the website?
What promises will each party make about the content that it provides and the activities on the
site?
Which party is responsible for regulatory compliance of the content and/or activities on the
website?
What warranties will Developer give with respect to the intellectual property used in the
website?

INDEMNITIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
In what instances will Developer indemnify Client? Or Client indemnify Developer? Eg. Infringement of third party intellectual property, activities that take place on the website,breach of confidentiality, negligence. Is there a cap on the Developer’s liability under the Agreement?

SUPPORT SERVICES
What support services will Developer provide during the warranty period, if any, or after Acceptance? Describe the escalation procedure.

MAINTENANCE/HOSTING SERVICES
Is Developer willing to commit to providing maintenance services after the warranty period ends? If so, for what period and for what fees?
Will Developer be obligated to provide new development services or “upgrades”?

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Identify all existing and new intellectual property that will be used in the website, including all content, software, etc.
What content will be provided by Client? By Developer? By a Third Party?
Which party will be responsible for obtaining waivers and releases with respect to third party content?

OWNERSHIP/LICENSING OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Who will own the copyright and other intellectual property in the website and the components thereof?
What licenses may be granted by one party to the other with respect to the related intellectual property?
What third party licenses may be required?
Who is responsible for licensing third party software?
Will a licensee be permitted to sub-license the licensor’s intellectual property? If so, what are the restrictions, if any?

CONFIDENTIALITY, NON-COMPETITION, NON-SOLICITATION
What confidential information is communicated during the development project?
What confidentiality obligations are there to be on the Developer and Client respectively?
Will Developer be able to develop similar websites for other clients? Is the arrangement exclusive?
If so, what is the scope of the exclusivity?
Will either party be prevented from soliciting the other party’s employees? If so, on what terms?

DEFAULT, TERMINATION, ESCROW
What is the term of the Agreement, if any?
What scenarios constitute a default by a party? When can a party terminate the Agreement?
And what happens when the Agreement is terminated by either party?
Can and how does the Client continue without the Developer?
What is the disentanglement procedure?
Are there to be escrow provisions with respect to key technologies? Will termination affect ownership and license rights?
Upon termination, what rights do either party have with respect to the website and the intellectual property used on the website?

MISCELLANEOUS
Will the website be private branded or co-branded? Will Developer receive any credit on the website? Which party is responsible for registering the domain name(s) and which party will own such domain name(s)? What is the governing law of the Agreement?
May either party assign the Agreement? How will the website be marketed and what are each party’s responsibilities with respect thereto?
How will disputes be resolved?
Nov 18th 2019 00:30   
Reinforce Software Solutions Advanced  A leading IT Company
Ask all the necessary questions like

who design it?
How much time it takes to complete it?
and more.
Dec 19th 2019 04:10   
Martin Mallos Advanced  We are Offshore Software and IT solutions provider
When entering into a website development contract, it's essential to have a comprehensive checklist to ensure that all important aspects are covered and both parties are protected. Below is a checklist that covers some crucial points to consider:
Project Scope and Deliverables
Timeline and Milestones
Payment Terms
Intellectual Property Rights
Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure
Changes and Revisions
Testing and Quality Assurance
Hosting and Maintenance
Legal Compliance
Warranties and Support
Termination Clause
Dispute Resolution
Liability and Indemnification
Backup and Data Retention
Accessibility and Cross-Browser Compatibility
Governing Law
Communication and Project Management
Approval Process
Contract Acceptance
Please note that while this checklist provides a good starting point, it's crucial to customize it to suit your specific project's needs and consult with legal professionals to ensure it meets all relevant laws and regulations.
Aug 1st 2023 01:55    Edited in Aug 1st 2023 01:55
Nitin Saini Magnate I Pro   SEO Analyst & Freelancer
Ask all the necessary questions like who design it? How much time it takes to complete it? and more.
Aug 1st 2023 23:44   
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