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Service Agreement for Freelance Web Developer

This Service Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date] by and between [Your Full Name], residing at [Your Address] (the "Freelancer"), and [Client Name], residing at [Client Address] (the "Client").

1. Introduction

This Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions under which the Freelancer will provide web development services (the "Services") to the Client.

2. Services

2.1. The Freelancer agrees to provide the following Services to the Client:

[Describe the specific web development services to be provided, e.g., website design, development, maintenance, etc.]
[Specify the scope of work, including any specific features, functionalities, or technologies to be used.]
[Outline any deliverables, such as website files, source code, documentation, etc.]

2.2. The Freelancer will use commercially reasonable efforts to complete the Services in a timely and professional manner.

2.3. The Client agrees to provide the Freelancer with all necessary information, materials, and access to resources required for the Freelancer to perform the Services.

3. Payment

3.1. The Client agrees to pay the Freelancer the following fees for the Services:

[Specify the payment amount, e.g., a fixed fee, hourly rate, or milestone-based payments.]
[Outline the payment schedule, including any deadlines or milestones.]
[Specify the payment method, e.g., bank transfer, PayPal, etc.]

3.2. The Client shall pay the Freelancer within [Number] days of the invoice date.

3.3. The Freelancer shall provide the Client with an invoice for the Services upon completion of each milestone or upon completion of the Services.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1. The Freelancer retains all rights, title, and interest in and to the Freelancer's intellectual property, including but not limited to the Freelancer's code, designs, and other materials used in the performance of the Services.

4.2. The Client shall own all rights, title, and interest in and to the website developed by the Freelancer (the "Website").

4.3. The Freelancer grants the Client a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use the Website for the Client's internal business purposes.

4.4. The Freelancer shall not use the Client's confidential information for any purpose other than the performance of the Services.

5. Confidentiality

5.1. Each party agrees to hold confidential all information disclosed by the other party in connection with this Agreement, including but not limited to trade secrets, financial information, and customer lists (the "Confidential Information").

5.2. Each party agrees to use the Confidential Information only for the purposes of this Agreement and to take reasonable precautions to protect the confidentiality of the Confidential Information.

5.3. Each party agrees not to disclose the Confidential Information to any third party without the prior written consent of the other party.

6. Term and Termination

6.1. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue until the Services are completed.

6.2. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon [Number] days' written notice to the other party.

6.3. This Agreement may be terminated immediately by either party upon the occurrence of any of the following events:

[Specify any events that would constitute a material breach of the Agreement, e.g., failure to pay, failure to perform, etc.]

6.4. Upon termination of this Agreement, the Freelancer shall cease all work on the Services and shall return to the Client all Confidential Information in the Freelancer's possession.

7. Warranties and Disclaimers

7.1. The Freelancer warrants that the Services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner.

7.2. The Freelancer disclaims all other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

7.3. The Freelancer shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use of the Website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, and punitive damages.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1. The Freelancer's total liability to the Client under this Agreement shall be limited to the amount of fees paid by the Client to the Freelancer for the Services.

8.2. The Freelancer shall not be liable for any damages arising from the Client's use of the Website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, and punitive damages.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

9.1. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Kenya.

9.2. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be settled by binding arbitration in Nairobi, Kenya, in accordance with the Arbitration Act, 1995.

10. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written.

11. Amendments

This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties.

12. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13. Notices

All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered personally, sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or sent by overnight courier service, addressed as follows:

If to the Freelancer:

[Your Full Name] [Your Address]

If to the Client:

[Client Name] [Client Address]

14. Waiver

No waiver of any breach of this Agreement shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach.

15. Binding Effect

This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

Freelancer:

[Your Signature]

[Your Printed Name]

Client:

[Client Signature]

[Client Printed Name]

Case Laws

**1. ** *Telkom Kenya Ltd v. Ericsson AB * (2019) eKLR

Parties: Telkom Kenya Ltd (Plaintiff) and Ericsson AB (Defendant)
Outcome: The court held that the defendant was liable for breach of contract for failing to provide the plaintiff with the agreed-upon services.
Relevance: This case is relevant to the Service Agreement as it establishes the legal framework for breach of contract in Kenya.

**2. ** *Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd v. Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Ltd * (2018) eKLR

Parties: Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd (Plaintiff) and Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Ltd (Defendant)
Outcome: The court held that the defendant was liable for breach of contract for failing to honor a letter of credit.
Relevance: This case is relevant to the Service Agreement as it establishes the legal framework for breach of contract in Kenya.

**3. ** *Kenya Power & Lighting Co. Ltd v. Kenya Electricity Generating Co. Ltd * (2017) eKLR

Parties: Kenya Power & Lighting Co. Ltd (Plaintiff) and Kenya Electricity Generating Co. Ltd (Defendant)
Outcome: The court held that the defendant was liable for breach of contract for failing to supply the plaintiff with the agreed-upon amount of electricity.
Relevance: This case is relevant to the Service Agreement as it establishes the legal framework for breach of contract in Kenya.

**4. ** *East African Portland Cement Co. Ltd v. ARM Cement Ltd * (2016) eKLR

Parties: East African Portland Cement Co. Ltd (Plaintiff) and ARM Cement Ltd (Defendant)
Outcome: The court held that the defendant was liable for breach of contract for failing to supply the plaintiff with the agreed-upon amount of cement.
Relevance: This case is relevant to the Service Agreement as it establishes the legal framework for breach of contract in Kenya.

**5. ** *Kenya Airways Ltd v. Boeing Co. * (2015) eKLR

Parties: Kenya Airways Ltd (Plaintiff) and Boeing Co. (Defendant)
Outcome: The court held that the defendant was liable for breach of contract for failing to deliver the plaintiff with the agreed-upon aircraft.
Relevance: This case is relevant to the Service Agreement as it establishes the legal framework for breach of contract in Kenya.

TLDR

This Service Agreement outlines the terms and conditions for the provision of web development services by a freelance web developer to a client. It covers aspects such as the scope of work, payment terms, intellectual property rights, confidentiality, termination, warranties, limitations of liability, governing law, and dispute resolution.

Conclusion

This Service Agreement is a legally binding document that outlines the terms and conditions of the relationship between the Freelancer and the Client. It is important for both parties to carefully review and understand the terms of this Agreement before signing.