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Web Design6 min read404 AjansJune 9, 2026Updated: September 21, 2026

What to Watch for in a Kocaeli Web Design Agency Contract

What to Watch for in a Kocaeli Web Design Agency Contract

After agreeing terms with a Kocaeli web design agency, it can be tempting to proceed on a verbal understanding — but a written contract protects both sides and prevents disputes.

Scope and Deliverables

  • —How many pages, features and integrations are included?
  • —Who supplies content (text, images)?
  • —How many revisions, and how is out-of-scope work priced?
  • —Is the delivery date and what happens if it slips clearly stated?

Payment Terms

The payment schedule (e.g. 50% upfront, 50% on delivery) and what happens with late payment should be explicit. This clarity protects both you and the Kocaeli web design agency from potential disputes.

Intellectual Property and Ownership

The contract should explicitly state that design files, source code and domain/hosting access are yours once payment is complete. Without this clause, you risk not being able to fully take control of your site when the relationship ends.

Confidentiality and Termination

A clause confirming that business information shared during the project will be kept confidential, and clear terms on under what conditions either party can terminate, should both be in the contract. These clauses are rarely invoked — but they put the project on safe ground.

At 404 Ajans we work with a clear, written, transparent contract on every project, clarifying every term from scope to payment upfront.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most commonly missed clause in a web design contract?+

The intellectual property and ownership clause is most often missed. Without it being clearly written who owns the design files, source code and domain/hosting after payment, the risk of dependency on the agency down the line arises.

What should be stated in the contract for out-of-scope requests?+

How out-of-scope requests will be priced and what approval process they'll go through should be stated in the contract upfront. Without this clarity, every new request carries surprise cost potential.

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Efe TacirlioğluFounder & Lead Developer & UI/UX Designer

Founder of 404 Ajans, based in Istanbul. Builds and designs the agency's web design, e-commerce and custom software projects end to end, drawing on a background in the gaming industry.

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