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[Client Name]


Prepared by:
[SEO Consultant]

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SEO Contract

This SEO Contract (hereinafter referred to as the “Contract”) is entered into and shall be effective as on [Effective Date],

By and Between

[SEO Consultant] (hereinafter referred to as “SEO Consultant”), having its registered office at [SEO Consultant Address], and;

[Client Name] (hereinafter referred to as the “Client”), residing at [Client Address], 

Both the SEO Consultant and the Client are collectively referred to as the "Parties" and individually as "Party".

WHEREAS, the SEO Consultant is into the business of rendering  Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Reporting Services (hereinafter referred to as the "Services");

AND WHEREAS the Client is desirous of availing such services from the SEO Consultant to improve the search engine ranking of its website, [website link] (hereinafter referred to as the "Project").

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and covenants contained herein, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

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Terms and Conditions

1. Definitions

Definitions for the purpose of this Contract:

SEO: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a process of improving the quality of traffic to a website via search engines. 
Search Engine: A search engine is a web-based tool that allows users to search for information on World Wide Web.
Keyword: A word or phrase which as a search term is used to retrieve information through search engines.
Keyword Research: It is a process SEO professionals use to find and research search terms that users enter into search engines when looking for products, services, or general information.
Link Building: It the process of acquiring hyperlinks (also known as “backlinks”) from other websites to a website with the goal of improving search engine visibility.

2. SEO Services

The SEO Consultant shall provide the following SEO services to the Client as per the requirements of the Project: 
Keyword research for appropriate and relevant search terms
Editing and optimizing text for various HTML tags, and webpage titles and texts
Developing traffic and ranking reports for the Client, regarding market competition and trends
On-page optimization to improve the website's visibility and increase the website traffic 
Acquiring backlinks from other websites in order to increase the search engine visibility
[Add Service]

3. Deliverables

The SEO Consultant shall create the following Deliverables in order to serve the Client with the Services for the Project:
Website Audit Report
Competitive Analysis Report
Keyword Research Report
Social Media Post
Webpage Content
Blogs
Infographics
[Add Deliverables]

4. Duration of the Contract

The Project shall start on the effective date and shall continue for a period of [Time Period] unless extended upon the mutual consent of both parties. 

5. Payment

The total fee for the SEO services to be provided is $ [0.00]. Upon the signing of this Contract, a non-refundable deposit of $[0.00] shall be paid by the Client to the SEO Consultant. All fees shall be invoiced [weekly/bi-weekly/monthly]. The mode of payment shall be [cash/cheque/bank transfer/credit card].

The [weekly/monthly] fee for SEO services shall be charged as per the following table:

Services	Fee
Keyword Research	$ [0.00]
Reporting Services	$ [0.00]
Link Building	$ [0.00]
On-page Optimization	$ [0.00]
Content Creation	$ [0.00]
[Add Services]	$ [0.00]

6. Reporting

The SEO Consultant agrees to provide the Client with [weekly/bi-weekly/monthly] reports detailing activities performed for the previous [Time Period] along with the results of SEO efforts. Both parties agree to conduct a [weekly/bi-weekly/monthly] meeting to discuss this report and any upcoming tasks related to this Contract.

7. Client's Reponsibility

The Client shall provide all the relevant access, information, and data to the SEO Consultant in order to render the Services as per the terms and conditions of this Contract. 

8. Representation and Warranty

The SEO Consultant hereby represents to have the expertise, knowledge, and experience needed to render the said Service. 
The Client acknowledges that search engine algorithms change regularly and it may affect the rankings of the website. 
The Client acknowledges that the SEO Consultant shall not be held responsible for any event which is out of the scope and responsibility of the SEO Consultant to control or avoid. 
The Client acknowledges that SEO Consultant, in the rendition of the Services hereunder, may engage subcontractors (“Subcontractors”) from time to time to provide certain SEO services. The SEO Consultant accepts that it shall hire the Subcontractors only after the written consent of the Client.
The SEO Consultant and the Client represents and warrants that they have the authority to enter into this Contract.
The SEO Consultant warrants that it shall provide services and meet its obligations under this Contract in a timely and efficient manner.

9. Disclaimer of Warranty

The SEO Consultant does not promise specific website traffic numbers or first-page search engine rankings for specific keywords due to the dynamic nature of SEO.
The SEO Consultant has no claim or control over the policies of search engines. If at any time, the Client's website is excluded from any directory or search engine, the SEO Consultant shall not be held liable for the exclusion of the Client's website.
Sometimes, search engines drop listings for no apparent reason. The SEO Consultant shall not be held responsible for such dropped listings of the Client's website.
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10. Relationship of Parties

The Client is hiring the SEO Professional as an Independent Contractor under this Contract. The Client and the SEO Professional shall not establish any partnership, joint venture, or employer-employee relationship.

11. Termination

This Contract may be terminated by either Party as follows:
Upon [Number of Days] days prior written notice to the other Party, with or without cause
Upon the breach of any terms mentioned herein the Contract
Upon completion of the services and full payment by the Client

12. Confidentiality

All information shared by the Parties during the course of this Contract shall be treated as confidential unless it is otherwise available in the public domain or is a generally known fact. Such Confidentiality shall be maintained by both the Parties during as well as after the termination of this Contract. Any information provided by a party hereto shall be used solely for the purposes of rendering Services, except as may be required in carrying out the terms of this Contract and shall not be disclosed to any third party without the prior consent of the providing Party.

13. Limitation of Liability

Neither Party shall be liable to the other party or any third party for indirect, special, or consequential damages arising out of this Contract hereunder, including but not limited to loss of profits or equipment, or other costs.

14. Indemnification

Both parties agree to indemnify and hold each other harmless for any losses, damages, or liabilities, without limitation.

15. Arbitration

In the event of any dispute arising in and out of this Contract between the Parties, it shall be resolved by Arbitration. There shall be [Number of Arbitrators] Arbitrators which shall be appointed by [Party Name]. The venue of Arbitration shall be [Venue/Location of Arbitration] and the seat shall be [State]. The Arbitrators' decision shall be final and will be binding on both the Parties.

16. Miscellaneous

Assignability: Neither party may assign this Contract or the rights and obligations thereunder to any third party without the prior express written consent of the other Party which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Severability: In the event, any provision of this Contract is deemed to be invalid or unenforceable, in whole or part, that part shall be severed from the remainder of this Contract, and all other provisions shall remain in full force and effect as valid and enforceable.
Governing Law: This Contract shall be governed in all respects by, and be construed in accordance with, the laws of State of [State].
Notices: Any notices required or permitted by this Contract shall be in writing and delivered by certified mail or courier to the above-mentioned address.
Entire Contract: The Parties acknowledge that this Contract sets forth and represents the entire Contract between both the Parties. 

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Acceptance and Signature

IN WITNESS THEREOF, the Parties agree to the terms and conditions set forth above as demonstrated by their signatures as follows:

[SEO Consultant]

[Client Name]

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Date

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Signature

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As an SEO consultant, you are often hired to help businesses increase their visibility on major search engines like Google, Yahoo, or Bing. However, before entering into a working relationship with businesses, you should always ask them to sign an SEO contract. This will help make sure both parties are on the same page about the project details, payments, deliverables, and possible consequences.

While composing an SEO contract may not be the most exciting part of your job as an SEO consultant, having the contract helps you run your business smoothly. You should consider including these eight terms in your SEO contract:

SEO services
Duration of the contract
Deliverables
Payment
Subcontractor
Client’s responsibilities
Disclaimer
Cancellation

What is an SEO contract?

An SEO contract (or an SEO agreement) is a legally binding document between you and your client. This contract outlines all relevant information related to an SEO project such as the project’s scope, expectations of both parties, specific deliverables, and payment details. Most importantly, it defines the terms about what will happen in case of disagreements such as delayed payments.

Why is an SEO contract important for you and your client?

Working without a contract can put you at risk. Here are some of the possible situations that you may encounter without a contract:

The client may ask for more work than you agreed to
The client may pay you less than what was agreed upon or may refuse to pay you at all
The client may cancel the project prematurely

It’s situations like these that make it important for you to have a contract in place with every client that you work with. An SEO contract not only defines the business relationship between you and your client but also protects you from any unforeseen events.

SEO contracts are for clients, too

This contract helps safeguard clients’ businesses from any black hat SEO techniques that SEO agencies or SEO consultants can use to rank a website in a search engine.

What to include in your SEO contract?

At the beginning of any SEO campaign, SEO consultants or SEO agencies send an SEO proposal that outlines their services. This is followed by an SEO contract. Here are eight terms that every SEO contract should include:

1. SEO services

This is a critical component of an SEO contract. This is where you can get specific on the SEO services or reporting services you plan to provide. Your services may include keyword research, fixing HTML tags, obtaining backlinks, and adding additional web pages or content for optimizing the client's website. Regardless of what services you list, ensure they’re written in detail to avoid confusion.

2. Duration of the contract

What is the duration of your contract? Is it for six months or 12 months, or is it a one-time project? It’s important to specify the duration of your working relationship with the client because there are usually two types of contract term lengths. The first type is finite and the other one is auto-renewal. Some SEO agencies go for finite contracts that mention a specific start date and end date. This is usually for a one-time project. Others find auto-renewal contracts better as search engine optimization is an ongoing process.

3. Deliverables

When it comes to their SEO campaigns, clients are often concerned about what deliverables they’ll be receiving during and after the campaign. This is the place where you’ll explain what you’re going to deliver to the client. The deliverables may include a website audit report, competitive analysis report, keyword research report, content creation (for example, web page content, social media posts, blogs, etc.), and link-building report.

This section should also mention the timeframe for each deliverable. It’ll keep clients informed about what you’re working on and what they can expect at each stage.

4. Payment

Do you use a flat rate or an hourly rate? Do you want your clients to pay per month or at the end of the project? Do you want clients to pay via cash, cheque, or credit card? Will there be any late payment fee? Will you charge any additional fee for reconstructing the content?

The contract should clearly state all the details related to the payment so there is no confusion between you and your client.

5. Subcontractor

If you intend to take help from a subcontractor to perform additional SEO work, make sure it is mentioned in the contract. This will set clear expectations for all the stakeholders involved in the SEO campaign.

6. Responsibilities of a client

While you might be responsible for ranking the website in the search engines, some tasks might involve the client. This section lists down everything the client or the client's webmaster will be responsible for so you can continue working on your results.

Some of the responsibilities of a client may include:

Granting you tech access to the website for SEO optimization
Authorizing you to use logos, trademarks, website images, etc. for SEO purposes
Providing you with textual content, photos, designs, elements of text, etc. to include on the website
Providing you with the FTP access

7. Disclaimer

It is important to communicate to the client that the ranking of pages is affected by the competitiveness of search terms, constant changes in the ranking algorithms, and other competitive factors. Therefore, when drafting your SEO agreement, be sure to include the disclaimer clause that outlines that you do not promise specific website traffic numbers or first-page search engine rankings for specific keywords to your client.

8. Cancellation

You and your client may terminate the contract for one of the following reasons:

Breach of the contract by any party involved
Unsatisfactory experience
The project is no longer required
Payment is not made on time

Whatever the reason is, your contract should include a cancellation clause that states what will happen if one party cancels the contract and what will be the financial obligations.

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