Mistake
Unlimited revisions
The phrase "unlimited revisions" in a proposal turns a fixed-price project into an open-ended time sink. Cap revisions, define what a round means, and charge for overages.
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What a website design agreement is for
A website design agreement defines everything from the first wireframe to the post-launch handoff. It covers revision rounds, who provides content and when, IP ownership of design assets, the launch checklist, and what happens after launch during the transition period.
Web designers, web design agencies, UX/UI designers, and digital studios creating websites, landing pages, or web applications for clients on a project basis.
Before the discovery call turns into a brief. Before wireframes are shared. Before the deposit is taken. A signed agreement before any design work begins sets boundaries on revisions, content timelines, and what "done" looks like.
If the engagement includes significant custom development alongside design, use a software development agreement or add a dev scope section. Pure website design with a theme or no-code builder is the intended use case.
What BizDraft asks you
Designer and client names, entity types, states.
Number of pages, template or custom design, platform (WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, etc.).
Wireframes, mockups, development, testing, launch. Dates and payment per phase.
Included rounds per phase, definition of a round, overage rate.
Who provides copy, images, and other content. Deadline for content delivery.
Design assets transfer to client on final payment. Designer retains portfolio rights.
Domain, hosting, CMS access transfer. Post-launch support period if any.
Total project fee, deposit, milestone payment schedule.
What the AI generates
Plain-English, project-specific, ready to send. The sections that protect designers from revision hell and clients from disappearing designers.
Named design phases from wireframe to launch with milestone dates, deliverables per phase, and timeline extension rights for client delays.
Included revision rounds per phase, definition of what counts as a revision vs. a new design direction, and hourly overage rate for excess revisions.
Client provides copy, images, and assets by a defined date. Late content automatically extends the launch timeline. Designer is not liable for delays caused by missing client content.
All design files, assets, and source files transfer to client on full payment. Designer retains right to display work in portfolio.
Licensed fonts, stock images, themes, and plugins are disclosed. Client responsible for ongoing licensing costs after handover.
Launch checklist, credential transfer, CMS training if included, and any post-launch support period with defined scope.
Common mistakes
The most common reasons web design projects run over budget, over time, and under-paid.
Mistake
The phrase "unlimited revisions" in a proposal turns a fixed-price project into an open-ended time sink. Cap revisions, define what a round means, and charge for overages.
Mistake
Web design cannot proceed without client content. If the client delivers copy six weeks late, the designer gets blamed for a delayed launch. Set a firm content deadline with automatic timeline extension.
Mistake
Source files (Figma, Photoshop, etc.) must transfer to the client on final payment. If the agreement is silent, disputes over "we need the source files" are common.
Mistake
Fonts, plugins, stock photos, and themes have ongoing licensing costs. If the client doesn't know about them at signing, the designer gets blamed when they expire.
Example
"Web designer building a 10-page Webflow site. $8,500 total, 50% deposit, 50% at launch. Two revision rounds per phase. Client provides all content by week 2. Designer retains portfolio rights. Oregon law."
An 11-section website design agreement, Oregon-governed. $8,500 with 50% deposit and 50% at launch. Two revision rounds per phase, $100/hr overage. Content deadline at week 2 with automatic 1-day-per-day timeline extension for late content. Source files transfer on final payment. Portfolio display rights reserved.
Word (.docx) for editing in any tool. PDF for sending out as-is. Both formats, no watermark, no account needed.
When to ask a lawyer
BizDraft is a drafting tool. It is not a substitute for a lawyer who knows your specific situation. Reach for one when:
Large Shopify builds with custom checkout, integrations, or PCI-compliance requirements go beyond standard web design and may need legal review of the liability provisions.
When a Fortune 500 or large enterprise has their own legal team and procurement process, having an attorney review their standard web design terms before you sign protects you.
If the client requires WCAG compliance or ADA accessibility warranties, the scope, testing methodology, and liability for non-compliance should be reviewed by counsel.
FAQ
A revision round is one consolidated set of feedback submitted in a single document or session. Multiple back-and-forth messages should not count as separate rounds. Define a round as: the client submits one batch of feedback, the designer implements it, and the client reviews again. That is one round.
Only if your agreement says so. The BizDraft default includes source file transfer on final payment. If you prefer to retain source files and only hand over the exported assets, you can change that in the template before sending.
The designer is not responsible for the quality or accuracy of client-provided content. The agreement should state that the designer will use client-provided content as-is and that the client warrants they have the rights to use all content they supply.
Only if you include it. A time-limited post-launch support period (e.g., 14 days for launch-related bug fixes) is common and reasonable. Ongoing support beyond that should be a separate retainer agreement.
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