1. Agreement to Terms By hiring [Your Name/Company Name] (“Developer”) for web development, design, or coding services, the Client (“Client”) agrees to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

2. Scope of Services The Developer agrees to provide the services outlined in the approved project proposal or statement of work (SOW). Any additional work requested by the Client outside the original scope will be treated as a change order and may incur additional costs and timeline adjustments.

3. Payment Terms

• Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of [Percentage, e.g., 50%] is required before work commences.

• Final Payment: The remaining balance is due upon project completion or before the final delivery of source code/files.

• Invoicing: Invoices are payable within [Number, e.g., 15] days of receipt. Late payments may incur a fee of [Percentage, e.g., 5%] per month.

4. Intellectual Property

• Client Ownership: Upon full payment of all fees, the Client shall own the final code and design files created specifically for them.

• Developer Rights: The Developer retains the right to use non-confidential code snippets, libraries, and frameworks developed prior to or independently of this project in future work.

5. Client Responsibilities The Client agrees to provide all necessary assets (text, images, logos, API keys) in a timely manner. Delays in providing materials may result in project delays, for which the Developer is not responsible.

6. Limitation of Liability The Developer shall not be held liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of the website or application. The Developer’s total liability for any claim related to the services provided shall not exceed the total amount paid by the Client to the Developer for the project.

7. Termination Either party may terminate this agreement with written notice. In the event of termination, the Client shall pay for all work completed up to the date of termination.

8. Governing Law This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [State, e.g., California/Texas/New York], USA. Any disputes arising from this agreement shall be settled through binding arbitration or in the courts located within [County/City, State].

9. Acceptance This document constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. By paying the initial invoice, the Client acknowledges and accepts these terms.