Web Site Programming Agreement
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1. Authorization. The above named client is engaging R&R Group, located at 9614 Green Meadow Rd. Apt. B, Windham, Ohio, as an independent contractor for the specific project of developing and/or improving a world wide web site to be installed on the clients specified web server. The client hereby authorizes R&R Group to access this account, and authorizes the clients web server to provide R&R Group 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.
2. Standard Programming Package Elements.
3. Standard Programming Specifications. The content of the web site (web page layout, backgrounds, database information, logos, graphics, contact information and hyperlinks used) will be supplied by the client unless the client requests R&R Group to provide this in writing. The requested scripts, files and/or program that the client wishes to have R&R Group implement into the clients web site was specified through email or was stipulated on the “Web Site Planning Worksheet”.
4. Standard And Additional Programming Or Services. All requests for additional programming or services will be in writing, signed and dated by both R&R Group and the client. This addendum will be attached to this agreement.
5. Maintenance And Hourly Rate. This agreement includes minor web page maintenance to regular web pages, databases, banner exchanges and any other client requested maintenance on the web site, per R&R Group approval. A maintenance agreement is required in writing. Options for web site maintenance are daily, weekly, monthly or yearly and will be charged at an hourly rate of $25.00/hr. unless specified otherwise in the “Maintenance Agreement”. It does not include removing nearly all of the content and replacing it with new content, this will be discussed and billed as a complete project. If the client or agent other than R&R Group attempts to update or maintain the clients content, time to repair it will be also assessed and billed as a complete project, the price would be discussed at that time.
6. Changes To Content Once Project Is In Process. Client must submit all required content to R&R Group at least one week prior to the estimated completion date. All content submitted after this time will be billed at an hourly rate of $40.00 per hour. Unless other arrangements have been made between the client and R&R Group.
7. Clients Web Server. R&R Group is in no way responsible for server performance or malfunctions from servers not owned by R&R Group.
8. Completion Date. R&R Group and the client must work together to complete the specified project in a timely manner. We agree to work expeditiously to complete the project.
9. Payment Of Fees: Fees to R&R Group are due and payable on the following upon signing this contract unless other arrangements have been made between R&R Group and the client in writing. All payments will be made in US funds.
10. Assignment of Project. R&R Group reserves the right to assign sub-contractors to this project to insure the right fit for the job as well as on time completion.
11. Legal. R&R Group does not warrant that the functions contained in the specified web site or server will meet the client’s requirements or that the operation of the web site or server will operate uninterrupted or error free. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the web site or server is with client. Although we will allow the client a maximum of seven days to view the completed project and to report any errors to us immediately, so that we may correct the problem. After the allotted time has expired R&R Group is no longer held responsible for malfunctions or errors to the web site, files or programs. If any provision of this agreement shall be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
12. Copyrights And Trademarks. The client represents to R&R Group and unconditionally guarantees that any elements of text, graphics, photos, designs, trademarks, or other artwork furnished to R&R Group for inclusion in the specified project 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 R&R Group and its sub-contractors from any claim or suit arising from the use of such elements furnished by the client.
13. Laws Affecting Electronic Commerce. From time to time governments enact laws; levy taxes and tariffs affecting Internet electronic commerce. The client agrees that the client is solely responsible for complying with such laws, taxes and tariffs, and will hold harmless, protect, and defend R&R Group and its sub-contractors from any claim, suit, penalty, tax, or tariff arising from the clients exercise of internet electronic commerce.
14. Copyrights To Web Pages. Copyright to the finished project is held by R&R Group until final payment of this contract has been made, at that time the client is assigned sole rights to the finished project. Rights to photos, graphics, source code, scripts, work-up files, and computer programs are specifically not transferred to the client, and remain property of the respective owner. R&R Group retains the right to display graphics and other project elements as examples of their work in their respective portfolios unless otherwise agreed upon between R&R Group and client.
15. Delinquent Fees. In order for R&R Group to remain in business, payments must be made promptly. Delinquent bills will be assessed a $20 charge if payment is not received within 10 days of the due date. If an amount remains delinquent 30 days after the due date, an additional 5% penalty will be added for each month of delinquency. R&R Group reserves the right to remove all projects completed by R&R Group, from web site viewing until final payment is received. All returned checks will incure a $30.00 processing fee. In case collection proves necessary, the client agrees to pay all fees incurred by that process. This agreement becomes effective only when signed by R&R Group. Regardless of the place of signing this agreement, the client agrees that for purposes of venue, this contract was entered into Portage County, Ohio, and any dispute will be litigated or arbitrated in Portage County, Ohio. Please pay on time.
16. Sole Agreement. The agreement contained in this “Web Site Programming Agreement” constitutes the sole agreement between R&R Group and the client regarding this project. All prices specified in this contract will be honored for thirty days after both parties sign this contract. Continued services after that time will require a new agreement.
17. Initial Payment And Refund Policy. The total amount of this contract is $ __________ .
The undersigned agrees to the terms of this agreement on behalf of his or her organization or business.
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