Free Shopify Theme Developer
Service Agreement
One botched Liquid loop can gut a store's load speed and trigger a lawsuit for lost Black Friday revenue. Without a signed scope, 'just one more tweak' will bleed your bank account dry while you work for free.
Pro Contractor Tip
Include a strict 'Limitation of Liability' clause to cap your financial exposure to the total cost of the contract and nothing more.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Shopify Theme Developer, "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 Theme Developer services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- Custom Liquid Template Architecture
- Schema.json Settings Configuration
- JSON Template Section Mapping
- CSS/JS Asset Minification and Optimization
- Ajax Cart API Integration
- Mobile Responsiveness Stress Test
- Final Theme Package Deployment
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Shopify Theme Developer 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 happens if the client keeps asking for 'one more small thing' after we start?
You pull out the contract and point to the Scope of Work; if it's not on the list, it's a Change Order that requires a new estimate and more cash upfront.
The client ghosted me right before the final payment—how do I get my money?
If your agreement has a 'Transfer of Rights' clause, they don't legally own a lick of that code until the final invoice is paid, meaning you can pull that theme down and they can't say a word.
How do I handle a client who says the site 'feels slow' and refuses to pay the final milestone?
Your contract should define 'Acceptance Criteria' based on objective PageSpeed scores or functional tests, not their gut feelings, so you can prove the job is done and demand your check.