Data Prose
Karen S. Simmons
155 Sugar Road, Bolton, MA 01740, USA
http://www.oocities.org/WallStreet/9719
E-mail dataprose@juno.com
Contact Name ______________________________ Phone ___________
Company/Client _____________________________ FAX ___________
Address _____________________________________________________
City ____________________ State ____ ZIP ____ Country ___
E-mail address ______________________________________________
Present WWW URL (if any):
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Username ________________ Password ______________________
Our desire is to delight the client. One way is to make clear our understandings with each other. These are the terms of our agreement together:
1. Authorization. The above-named client is engaging Data Prose as an independent contractor for the specific project of developing and/or improving a World
Wide Web site to be installed on the client's web space on an
Internet Service Provider's computer. The client hereby authorizes
Data Prose to access this account, and authorizes
the Internet Service Provider to provide Data Prose
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. Package Elements. Data Prose includes the following elements in their Web site packages:
4. On-line stores only. Cross out this section for Standard Web page packages.)
The text and graphic content of the Web pages will be supplied by the client and
executed as specified by the client in the "Web Page Planning
Worksheet" dated _______________. and the On-Line Store Planning Worksheet dated _____________.
Notwithstanding any prices listed in literature or on Web pages, the client and Data Prose
agree that the services described in this contract shall be completed
for $__________________ which shall include up to:
If the number of product pages, products, or photos is increased prior to the time the store is ready for advertising to the Web search engines, prices for additional items shall be:
5. Special Instructions. The space below describes any changes the client desires from
the services outlined above:
6. Maintenance and Hourly Rate. This agreement includes Web page maintenance to regular Web pages over a 12-month period up to an average of one hour per regular page, including updating links and making minor changes. The
12-month maintenance period commences upon receipt final payment
for this Web site package. Changes requested by the client beyond those limits
will be billed at the hourly rate of $_________. This rate shall also govern additional work authorized beyond the maximums specified above for such services as marketing consulting, Web page design, editing, modifying product pages and databases in an on-line store, and art, photo, and graphics services.
7. Changes to Submitted Text. Time required to make substantive changes to the text which are requested after the Web pages have been constructed will be deducted from the hours reserved for updating the completed Web site.
8. 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 Data Prose full access to the Web site and a cgi-bin directory via FTP and telnet. The client further understands that if the ISP's operating system is not a Unix system, the response form software will not work, and providing a substitute will incur additional charges.
9. Completion Date. Data Prose and the client must work together
to complete the Web Site in a timely manner. We agree to work
expeditiously to complete the Web Site no later than _________________________.
10. Payment of Fees. Fees to Data Prose are due and payable on the following
schedule: 50% upon signing this contract, 50% when the Web pages have been constructed according to the client's original written specifications. If the total amount of this contract is less than $600, the total amount shall be paid upon signing this contract. In case the client has not secured Web space on an Internet Service Provider computer by the time the Web pages are completed, the Web pages may be delivered to the client on diskette. Advertising the pages to Web search engines and updating occur only after the final payment is made. All payments will be made in US funds.
11. Assignment of Project. Data Prose reserves the right to assign other
Web designers or subcontractors to this project to insure the
right fit for the job as well as on-time completion.
12. Legal Stuff. Data Prose does not warrant that the functions contained in these Web pages or the Internet Web site will meet the client's requirements or that the operation of the 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 Data Prose 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, even if Data Prose has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
13. Copyrights and Trademarks. The client represents to Data Prose and unconditionally guarantees that any elements of text, graphics, photos, designs, trademarks, or other artwork furnished to Data Prose 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 Data Prose from any claim or suit arising from the use of such elements furnished by the client.
14. Copyright to Web Pages. Copyright to the assembled work of Web pages produced by Data Prose is owned by Data Prose . Upon final payment of this contract, all rights owned by Data Prose as to the design, graphics, and text in this Web site are assigned to the client. Rights to photos, graphics, and CGI programs which were not owned by Data Prose are limited to the client's use only; the products themselves remain the property of their respective owners.
15. Payment of fees. In order for Data Prose to remain in business,
payments must be made promptly. Delinquent bills will be assessed
a $15 charge if payment is not received within 10 days of the
due date. If an amount remains delinquent 30 days after its due
date, an additional 5% penalty will be added for each month of
delinquency. Data Prose reserves the right to remove Web pages from viewing on the Internet until final payment is made. In case collection proves necessary, the client agrees to pay all fees incurred by that process. This agreement becomes effective only when signed by Data Prose. Regardless of the place of signing of this agreement, the client agrees that for purposes of venue, this contract was entered into in Worchester County, Massachusetts, and any dispute will be litigated or arbitrated in Worchester County, Massachusetts. Please pay on time.
16. Sole Agreement. The agreement contained in
this "Web Page Design and Maintenance Agreement" constitutes
the sole agreement between Data Prose and the client
regarding this Web site. Any additional work not specified in this
contract must be authorized by a written change order. All prices specified in this contract will be honored for twelve (12) months after both parties sign this contract. Continued services after that time will require a new agreement.
17. Initial Payment. This agreement begins with an initial payment of $_____________
The undersigned agrees to the terms of this agreement on behalf
of his or her organization or business.
3. Standard Web page packages only. (Cross out this section for on-line stores.) The content of the Web pages will be supplied by the client and
executed as specified by the client in the "Web Page Planning
Workheet" dated _______________. Notwithstanding any prices listed in literature or on Web pages, the client and Data Prose
agree that the services described in this contract shall be completed
for $__________________ which shall include up to ______ Web pages.
In case the client desires additional standard Web pages beyond the
original number of pages specified above, the client agrees to
pay Data Prose an additional $_______ for each additional
Web page.
Additional regular Web pages shall be $__________.
Product Web pages, products, or photos added after the store is ready for advertising to the Web search engines will be calculated for actual time spent at the hourly rate specified below.
On behalf of the client:
_______________________________________ Date ________________
On behalf of Data Prose
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