Website Development and Hosting

Prepare customer contracts for web hosting and development with this Internet Media Services Agreement template for Canadian ISPs.

• acceptance testing procedures;
• training and support services;
• warranties and limited liability of developer;
• intellectual property protection;
• ownership of domains.

Canadian web developers, hire programmers with this Programmer Subcontract template for Canada.

• The web development firm retains the programmer on a non-exclusive contractor basis, not as an employee.
• All proprietary rights in the software being developed and any improvements or enhancements belong to the web development firm.
• The contract includes non-competition and confidentiality provisions.
• The contract is governed by Canadian laws.

Canadian web developers, write your customer contracts with this comprehensive Website Development Agreement template for Canada.

• coordination of contract services between designated personnel of the web developer and the client;
• procedure for change orders;
• details of specifications and timing for deliverables;
• web site hosting;
• usage reports;
• confidentiality and nondisclosure clauses;
• ownership rights.

Every website originating in or doing business in Canada which gathers personal information is required by law to post a Privacy Policy under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

• details of how personal information is gathered on the site,
• how the site operator makes use of the information,
• use of cookies,
• transfer of customer information to other parties,
• release of information to authorities if required by law,
• security measures,
• opt-out options,
• where to find information on PIPEDA.

The Canada PIPEDA Website Privacy Policy was created in accordance with Canadian privacy legislation.

Sign up channel partners to sell your services with this Channel Partner Agreement template for companies based in Canada.

• The channel partner will sign up subscribers for the provider's business networking services and solutions, in return for an ongoing commission payable on the recurring monthly revenue.
• The network service provider authorizes the channel partner to market services for third parties which the provider is authorized to sell, and grants the channel partner a limited license to use trademarks and logos of such third parties.
• All customer orders must be approved by the provider at its discretion, before being considered as a sale.
• The contract includes a confidentiality clause to protect confidential information of the provider and third parties.
• The channel partner agrees not to contact the service provider's clients to induce them to change services.
• This legal contract is governed by the laws of Canada.
  
• Available in MS Word format and fully editable to meet your needs.

Use this free Checklist for Website Development Agreements to help ensure that you address all the issues that need to be taken into consideration when drafting the agreement.

• Key points include:
  • scope of work,
  • copyright and intellectual property rights,
  • proprietary software,
  • milestones and approval windows,
  • pricing and payment,
  • dispute resolution,
  • responsibilities of each of the parties to each other.
• This Checklist for Website Development Agreements is a free download and is provided in PDF format.

Prepare a Cooperation Agreement for provision of services through a website with this English-language template for companies doing business in China.

• The agreement is between two parties with respect to how certain services will be provided through a website owned by one party (Party A), using database software owned by the other party (Party B).
• Party A will provide the services to Party B's customers, and Party B will pay service fees to Party A.
• Party B will develop and maintain the website.
• Party B will retain the copyright for its software, and will own the rights to any new intellectual property developed under the agreement.

Do you provide website services to customers in mainland China? Write your customer contracts with this Technical Services Agreement template.

• The Agreement is between a company registered in China and a foreign company which will provide web development, design and maintenance, as well as ongoing programming, technical and consulting services.
• The web developer will be paid an annual service fee, with installment payments to be made quarterly.
• A minimum number of hours of technical services are to be provided each year.
• The customer is solely responsible and liable with respect to the content of the websites.
• The website developer will not disclose any of the customer's confidential information.
• The parties agree to arbitration of any disputes arising under the agreement.
• This is an English-language legal form. It may be required to be translated into Chinese in order to be enforceable.

The Technical Services Agreement is governed by the laws of the PRC. You can download the form immediately after purchase.

Prepare a Web Hosting Service Agreement for an internet hosting facility located in China with this English-language template form.

• The customer must provide proof that it has the required business license for its intended business purpose, and must make any required applications or filings required by the laws of the People's Republic of China.
• The customer's server and other equipment must meet all required technical standards and must not affect the safety of the public communications network.
• The hosting facility must ensure that the space provided has proper air conditioning, lighting, temperature regulation, anti-static floor panels.
• The hosting facility must provide an adequate power supply, server rack, a backup link and fiber optic maintenance exclusive line.
• The hosting facility will provide round-the-clock maintenance and equipment safety systems.
• The parties agree to settle disputes through friendly consultation, failing which the matter will be submitted to binding arbitration.

Prepare a Co-Branding Agreement with an Application Provider using this template form for Canadian based companies.

• The Agreement is between a service provider who operates one or more websites which deliver third party content, products and/or services to its customers, and an application provider which has distributions rights for certain content, products and/or services it wants to disseminate through the service provider websites.
• The co-branded application will be developed, hosted and maintained by application provider, and integrated into the service provider's systems.
• Details of the specifications and standards to be met.
• Mutual agreement between the parties not to serve advertising of competitors of either party.
• Ownership rights and restrictions of each party with respect to data collected.
• The parties grant each other limited licenses for use of their respective trademarks, content, and intellectual property.
• The application provider is responsible for maintenance and customer support.
• The service provider is responsible for promotion of the websites.

This Canada Co-Branding Agreement with Application Provider is provided in MS Word format, and is fully editable to fit your specific circumstances.