Contracts

Throughout my career I have encountered a variety of client contracts. Below are the types of contracts that I have encountered, and how I generally deal with them.

General Contracts

General project contracts are the backbone of most projects. Generally on smaller projects (or projects that have a lot of trust) no contracts are used. However on medium/large projects, generally a contract is drafted by either the client, or I. The contract is set in place to serve as protection for both the client and I, as we work through the project process.

Generally they are very simple and to the point. They list what services I am providing exactly, how much I am getting paid for, and the time frames that were allocated for development.

Non-Disclosure Agreements

A NDA is an agreement between me and the client, for me not to release any private information about the project. I reserve the right to use sites/applications I Build in my portfolio, unless otherwise noted under contract.

Non Disclosure Agreements are only signed under client request.

Non-Compete Agreements

A non-compete agreement would be an agreement between the client and I, stating that I would not work on any project of similar type, or within the same field of work. I refuse to sign any Non-Compete agreements, due to the fact that it limits potential future projects with potential future clients.

General Legal Issues

Your privacy is very important. This document is to serve as an agreement between the client and I. Any information discussed between the client and I, on any project, or any personal contact information I acquire from the client, will never be discussed, or transferred to anyone (or any company) without the clients request.

I with hold the right to use the clients site/application in my portfolio once it hits "Live" status. Unless other wise noted under contract, or some other form of verbal/emailed agreement.