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Service Agreement
Ref: 2026-001 • Standard Business Template
1. Scope of Services
The Developer agrees to perform visual application development and configuration services using specific, agreed-upon third-party visual development platforms (hereinafter referred to as "No-Code Platforms"). The scope is strictly limited to the creation of application logic, user interface design, and database configuration within the native parameters of the specified No-Code Platforms. Unless explicitly agreed in writing, services do not include custom software programming, native database migration, raw code exporting, or custom API development beyond configuring pre-existing endpoints.
2. Client Responsibilities
The Client shall timely provide all visual assets, database schemes, API documentation, and copy necessary for development. The Client is solely responsible for registering, maintaining, and paying for all subscriptions, licenses, and hosting accounts associated with the No-Code Platforms, external plugins, and third-party APIs used in the application. Development cannot proceed, and the Developer shall not be held liable for any delay, until the Client transfers owner-level billing access or establishes their own commercial platform workspace.
3. Payment Terms
Client shall pay the Developer in accordance with the milestone schedule set forth in the project proposal. Payments are non-refundable once visual configuration of the milestone has begun. Any requested adjustments, platform integrations not listed in the initial scope, or patches required due to third-party API changes during development will be billed at the Developer\'s standard hourly rate. Final application ownership and platform workspace transfer shall be withheld by the Developer until all outstanding invoices are paid in full.
4. Termination
Either party may terminate this Agreement upon seven (7) days written notice. Upon termination, the Developer will cease all configuration work on the No-Code Platforms. The Client shall pay for all work performed up to the effective date of termination. If the Agreement is terminated prior to project completion, transfer of workspace credentials and application assets is contingent upon the payment of a termination fee and full compensation for all configured milestones.
5. Limitation of Liability
The Developer provides all configurations on an "as-is" basis. The Developer is not responsible or liable for any performance issues, security vulnerabilities, or data breaches arising from the underlying No-Code Platforms, hosting infrastructure, or third-party APIs. In no event shall the Developer\'s total liability to the Client for any claim, damage, or loss exceed the total amount of fees actually paid by the Client to the Developer under this Agreement.
Platform Lock-in & Pricing Spikes
The client blames the developer when the underlying no-code platform (e.g., Bubble, Webflow) raises its subscription rates or deprecates legacy plans.
Third-Party API Deprecation
Integrations with vital tools (Stripe, OpenAI) break due to vendor updates, and the client expects free, infinite maintenance to patch them.
Intellectual Property Creep
Clients demand full copyright over standard workflows or boilerplate components, preventing the developer from reusing their own visual templates or custom JS plugins for other clients.
What is a No-Code App Developer Service Agreement?
A No-Code App Developer Service Agreement is a legally binding contract defining the scope of app building using visual development platforms (e.g., Bubble, FlutterFlow). It protects the developer by establishing platform subscription handoffs, limiting liability for third-party platform downtime, and defining IP ownership parameters.
Built from real freelance projects
This template is based on real-world scenarios across freelance projects where unclear scope, missing payment terms, and revision creep led to lost revenue. It is designed to protect your time, define expectations, and ensure you get paid.
Why No-Code App Developers need a clear service agreement
No-code development is uniquely fast, but it relies heavily on third-party ecosystems like Bubble, Make, or FlutterFlow. Traditional software development agreements fail to address the specific vulnerabilities of no-code, such as API rate limits, platform-specific subscription transitions, and visual template ownership. This agreement protects your revenue by clearly defining what is built versus what is integrated, preventing clients from expecting custom database scaling on a free-tier hosting plan. It establishes boundaries around third-party service outages, ensuring you aren't held liable if the visual builder or hosting provider goes down. Most importantly, it governs how intellectual property is transferred—ensuring clients receive their functional app database while you retain rights to your proprietary custom workflows, reusable plugins, or API setups that you bring to multiple projects.
Real-world scenario
Freelancer Sarah built a marketplace app on FlutterFlow for a client. Three weeks post-launch, FlutterFlow updated its backend logic, which temporarily disrupted the client's custom database schema. Simultaneously, Stripe updated its API, breaking the client's checkout flow. The client threatened legal action, demanding Sarah rebuild the backend on AWS for free. Fortunately, Sarah's No-Code Service Agreement explicitly stated she was not liable for native platform updates, external API deprecations, or hosting outages beyond a 14-day post-delivery bug-fix window. Because the contract clearly separated "developer work" from "third-party platform performance," the client agreed to sign a new paid retainer agreement for Sarah to implement the necessary migration updates. Sarah saved $8,000 in uncompensated labor and retained a recurring client.
🛡️ What this service agreement covers:
- ✓Scope of Visual Development & Platform Selection Clause
- ✓No-Code Platform Subscription & Account Handoff Protocols
- ✓IP Allocation (distinguishing Platform Templates, Client Data, and Developer IP)
- ✓Payment Milestones Tied to Functional Milestones
- ✓Third-Party Service & API Integration Disclaimer
- ✓Bug Fix and Warranty Window (and exclusion of platform-wide outages)
Best practices for No-Code App Developers
Separate Platform Handoffs
Require the client to create and input their own billing credentials on the platform (e.g., Bubble) before moving from staging to live deployment.
Detail 'Out of Scope' Explicitly
Clearly list features like custom plugin writing or complex custom CSS/JS injection as paid add-ons rather than baseline visual configuration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns the intellectual property of a no-code app?
The client owns their proprietary assets, copy, and database records, while the developer retains rights to reusable visual layouts, pre-built templates, custom javascript snippets, and specific integration workflows used across projects.
What happens if the no-code platform goes out of business or hikes prices?
The agreement clarifies that the developer acts as a configurator of third-party platforms, meaning any platform insolvency, pricing adjustments, or downtime is a risk assumed entirely by the client.