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AskMePc-WebDesign Consulting
Agreement
Please Print and Send to AskMePc-WebDesign
TERMS OF AGREEMENT
1. Project.
The above-named client is engaging
AskMePc-WebDesign for the specific project of
designing/redesigning the company's or person's
Web Site as detailed here: (Complete details
would be here.)
2. Authorization.
The above-named client is engaging
AskMePc-WebDesign, a sole proprietor, as an
independent contractor. If the above-named
project requires developing and/or improving a
World Wide Web site, if the above named client
wishes to have AskMePc-WebDesign install the
client's web space with Askmepc webhosting web
server, permission to do such is granted. If
the client prefers to have the site hosted
elsewhere, client hereby authorizes
AskMePc-WebDesign to access this account, and
authorizes the Internet Service Provider to
provide AskMePc-WebDesign with "write
permission" for the client's web page
directory, cgi-bin directory, and any other
directories or programs which need to be
accessed for this project. The client also
authorizes AskMePc-WebDesign to publicize their
completed Web site to Web search engines, as
well as other Web directories and indexes, if
this is included in the scope of the
project.
3. Hourly Rate.
Work under this contract shall be billed at the
hourly rate of $45 /hour unless an amount was
agreed upon for the job (see details in
Packages available).
4. ISP.
The client understands that any Internet
Service Provider (ISP) services require a
separate contract with the ISP of the client's
choice. The client agrees to select an ISP
which allows AskMePc-WebDesign full access to
the Web site and a cgi-bin directory via FTP or
to sign up for web hosting with
AskMePc-WebDesign.
5. Completion Date.
AskMePc-WebDesign and the client must
work together to complete the project in a
timely fashion. We agree to work expeditiously
to complete the project no later than
_____________________.
6. Payment of Fees and
Expenses.
A deposit of 50% ($______________) of the
total estimated project $__________ shall be
remitted upon signing this contract. In
addition,AskMePc-WebDesign hourly rate/and or
chosen Package Rate, and project expenses minus
the 50% deposit shall be billed at project
completion.
All payments will be made in U.S. funds.
If paying by check, you agree that should your
bank return your check for any reason, you will
be liable for any additional fees incurred by
AskMePc-WebDesign. You further agree that
should your bank return your check(s), for any
reason, AskMePc-WebDesign will charge you a
$30.00 fee and you will be responsible for
payment in full upon notification by your bank,
and/or AskMePc-WebDesign.
7. Performance Liability.
AskMePc-WebDesign does not warrant that the
functions supplied by Web pages, consultation,
advice, or Internet Web site will meet the
client's requirements or that the operation of
Web pages will be uninterrupted or error-free.
The entire risk as to the quality and
performance of the Web pages and Web site is
with client. In no event will AskMePc-WebDesign
be liable to the client or any third party for
any damages, including any lost profits, lost
savings or other incidental, consequential or
special damages arising out of the operation of
or inability to operate these Web pages or Web
site.
8. Copyrights and
Trademarks.
The client represents to
AskMePc-WebDesign and unconditionally
guarantees that any elements of text, graphics,
photos, designs, trademarks, or other artwork
furnished to AskMePc-WebDesign for inclusion in
Web pages are owned by the client, or that the
client has permission from the rightful owner
to use each of these elements, and will hold
harmless, protect, and defend AskMePc-WebDesign
from any claim or suit arising from the use of
such elements furnished by the
client.
9. Copyright to Web Pages.
Copyright to the finished assembled work
of Web pages produced by AskMePc-WebDesign is
owned by AskMePc-WebDesign. Upon final payment
of this contract, the client is assigned rights
to use as a Web site the design, graphics, and
text contained in the finished assembled Web
site. Rights to photos, graphics, source code,
work-up files, and computer programs are
specifically not transferred to the client, and
remain the property of their respective
owners.
10. Payment Terms.
It is imperative that payments be made
promptly and as detailed in this web design
contract. Source files will be stored
temporarily, for client review, on
AskMePc-WebDesigns server or the client's ISP
account and will be uploaded to go live when
full payment is received. If an amount remains
delinquent 30 days after its invoice date, an
additional 5% penalty will be added for each
month of delinquency. AskMePc-WebDesign
reserves the right to remove Web pages from
viewing on the Internet until final payment is
made. If case collection proves necessary, the
client agrees to pay all fees incurred in that
process. This web design contract becomes
effective only when signed by
AskMePc-WebDesign.
11. Sole Agreement.
The agreement contained in this "Service
Agreement" constitutes the sole agreement
between AskMePc-WebDesign and the client
regarding the project outlined above. Any
additional work not specified in this contract
requires a separate agreement. All prices
specified in this contract will be honored for
three (3) months after both parties sign this
contract. Continued services after that time
will require a new agreement.
12. Initial Payment and Refund
Policy.
This agreement begins with an initial
payment of $_____________. If the client halts
work and applies for a refund within 30 days,
to AskMePc-WebDesign, work completed shall be
billed at the hourly rate stated above, and
deducted from the initial payment, the balance
of which shall be returned to the client. If,
at the time of the request for refund, work has
been completed beyond the amount covered by the
initial payment, the client shall be liable to
pay for all work completed at the hourly rate
stated above. No portion of this initial
payment will be refunded unless written
application is made within 30 days of signing
this contract.
The undersigned agrees to the
terms of this web design contract on behalf of
his or her organization or business.
On behalf of the
client:
_____________________________________
Date
________________
On behalf of
AskMePc-WebDesign:
_______________________________________
Date ________________
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