Hi All,

I have a company made and have its legal paperwork done so it is a legal company.

My business is providing web development and design on monthly basis.

So client wants a website no problem they pay $150 every month.

However problem comes is that lawyers are asking me outrageous amount of money to write a contract for me in terms of what will happen if they don’t pay the monthly fee in time or miss it and some other clauses.

My question is can I start without a contract in place and generate money so I can get one in future??

Or should I get one written from the get go??? Also if they are any alternatives let me know thanks!

  • Cute_Rich7774@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    My opinion: get it done via something that automatically charges the client on a monthly basis. Stay somehow in control of the site, if they fail to pay, you deactivate or take it down unless they continue the payment?

  • tardigrade-munch@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Use one of the many online law services that create contracts

    Keep it simple and make sure exclusions etc are obvious. Having a contract I think is a must hit it doesn’t have to be complicated

  • Mister_Analyst@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I’m going to say something that will sound harsh, but my intention is not to be mean.

    If you aren’t able to put together a simple small business contract without a lawyer, then running a small business may not be for you.

    ETA: your business model is not viable. A flat monthly fee is a bad idea for a website. How would you answer if someone asked you to build and run Amazon for $150 per month.

  • AskFelix@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    You don’t need a contract. If they don’t pay you don’t continue the work. That’s it. If you can’t trust your client to pay then you get a deposit to cover missed payment. Enforcing the contract costs money too.

  • NiceKnowingYou@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    If you’re using Ryan’s model and system of web development, check out his subreddit, he shared is contract he uses a few days ago.