Free Shopify Developer Contract
Service Agreement
One bad API call turns a high-volume storefront into a fifty-thousand-dollar paperweight while the client sues you for lost revenue. Without an ironclad agreement, you’re just a scapegoat waiting for a reason to go broke.
Pro Contractor Tip
Insert a 'Limitation of Liability' clause to ensure you aren't on the hook for more than the total cost of the project if the site goes dark.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Shopify Developer Contract, "scope creep" is your biggest enemy. A clear agreement ensures everyone agrees on the deliverables before money changes hands.
🛡️ What this sequence covers:
- ✓Deliverables List
- ✓Payment Terms
- ✓IP Rights
- ✓Revision Limits
- ✓Cancellation Policy
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REF: 2026-0011. Project Background
This Agreement is entered into by and between the Client and the Contractor. The Client wishes to engage the Contractor for professional Shopify Developer Contract services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- Liquid Theme Architecture Audit
- Product Schema Data Mapping
- Third-Party App Integration and Stress Test
- Checkout Pipeline Optimization
- Asset Compression and Minification
- DNS Cutover and SSL Provisioning
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Shopify Developer Contract services in a professional manner, using the degree of skill and care that is required by current industry standards.
TERMS & CONDITIONS (Summary):
1. Payment: 50% Deposit required.
2. Copyright: Rights transfer to Client upon full payment.
Disclaimer: This template is for educational purposes only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I do when the client keeps adding 'quick fixes' that weren't in the original plan?
You point to the scope section of your contract and tell them any work outside those lines requires a signed Change Order and a fresh deposit. Stop working for free and start enforcing the boundaries you wrote down.
The client hasn't paid the final invoice but they're demanding the admin login credentials now.
You keep the keys to the shop until the bank confirms the funds have cleared. Use an 'Ownership of Work' clause that explicitly states you own every line of code until the final penny hits your account.
A different developer's shitty app broke my new theme—am I responsible for fixing it?
Not unless you want to work for exposure; use your agreement to define the 'Supported Environment' so you aren't liable for cleaning up someone else's digital hazardous waste without a new fee.