Connecticut Web Designer, LLC, referred to here as "Design Firm", will perform web development work for the individual or corporation referred to in this document as "Client."
Work will be carried out by Design Firm as requested by Client and billed on stages basis as stipulated below.
Client will mail a check of the agreed amount before work begins
Description of a page: a page is defined as the content that will fit into one page of a Microsoft word document, written with the font Arial, font size 10 for text. If the content: text, graphic, photos or whatever the content is, exceeds one page, a second page fee will be charged.
Design Firm will provide web hosting for the above-named Client web site
We'll be asking questions to learn about Client's business. We will be exploring Client's needs, desires, wishes and discuss the various possibilities we can offer. We will decide on a procedure regarding the website development. A Sketch of the Website layout will be made and agreed by Client so Design Firm will be ready to start Stage 2. The agreed amount is due before work begins.
Design Firm will show Client the mock-up created with desired parameter. After the choice is made by Client, Design Firm will develop the website identical as the selected mock-up at the design(s) for the "common" page elements (masthead, navigation bar, footer, page layout and color scheme) is/are complete and approved. No content will be added at Stage 2.
Any changes required after this point by Client will incur additional charges. As of the date of this agreement, hourly fees are as follows: $85 /hour. Hourly rate is subject to change with 30 days written notice.
Text content will be provided by Client as final drafts ready for publication and in digital form. Design firm will display it in the website. Client will receive a Text approval document asking him/her to thoroughly review the Text and links insertion and agree.
Any changes required after this point by Client will incur additional charges. As of the date of this agreement, hourly fees are as follows: $85 /hour. Hourly rate is subject to change with 30 days written notice.
Graphic, Photos, Video content will be provided by Client in an orderly manner and clearly labeled as to desired use on site. Design Firm will insert the graphics / photos / Video provided by Client together with their corresponding Text. Client will receive a Text – Graphic – Photos – Video approval document asking him/her to review it thoroughly.
Any changes required after this point by Client will incur additional charges. As of the date of this agreement, hourly fees are as follows: $85 /hour. Hourly rate is subject to change with 30 days written notice.
1. First payment due upon contracting Design Firm, before work begins.
2. Client will complete our recurring billing Credit Card Authorization form to authorize Design Firm purchasing Monthly Hosting Fee Package of their choice. Client has the option to terminate using our services when desired. Design Firm require one month advanced written notice.
1. Client understands that the second installment payment is now due and that an invoice will be forthcoming.
2. A second payment of 1/3 of the remaining estimated total (adjusted for changes in estimate if necessary) is due when page templates (without added content) are complete and approved. Stage 3 will start only after receiving payment due for Stage 1 and 2.
1. Client understands that the third installment payment is now due and that an invoice will be forthcoming.
2. A third payment of 1/3 of the remaining estimated total (adjusted for changes in estimate if necessary) is due when page templates are complete and approved. Stage 4 will start only after receiving payment due for Stage 1, 2 and 3.
Client understands that a fourth and last payment is now due and that an invoice will be forthcoming. If Client uses services provided by our independent contractors (photographer, video maker, and text writer) payment should be provided immediately after completion of their services.
A fourth and final payment that correspond to the remaining total website cost (adjusted again for changes in estimate if necessary) is now due upon completion of Stage 4 as specified and prior to internet publication. Two text changes are included in the price. Text changes will start only after the remaining balance is received.
Design Firm has the following services available: SEO (Search Engine Optimization), custom designed graphic, Logo, stationery, professional photos, video and professionally written text. Additional cost will apply for these extra mentioned services.
If Client uses services provided by independent contractors (photograph, video maker, text writer etc.) payment should be provided immediately after completion of their services.
Client is required to provide the necessary information to Design Firm like documents, text, graphics, photos, videos in a reasonable time frame. If the production process takes longer than 60 days, billing will switch to semi-monthly and will be based on hours expended, while still honoring this estimate, with invoices sent mid-month and at month's end.
In the event of the cancellation of this assignment, or any delay of more than 90 days, Design Firm will invoice for all work completed up to the date of notification, based upon the percentage of the project completed, including expenses; and this contract shall be considered fulfilled by Design Firm. All incomplete work will remain the property of Design Firm. All payments already made will first be applied to these charges.