FRONT END DEVELOPER CONTRACT
A front end developer contract between a provider and a client, ready to customize, send, and e-sign.
PREPARED FOR
Acme Co
PREPARED BY
Northwind Studio
DATE
August 18, 2026
FRONT END DEVELOPER CONTRACT
An agreement from Northwind Studio covering front-end engineering services, deliverables, and code ownership.
PREPARED FOR
Acme Co
PREPARED BY
Northwind Studio
DATE
August 18, 2026
Northwind Studio
FRONT END DEVELOPER CONTRACT
This agreement is entered into by Northwind Studio (the "Developer") and Acme Co (the "Client") for the front-end engineering engagement described below. The Developer works on the Client's roadmap during a reserved weekly capacity.
CAPACITY
30 hrs / week
Reserved capacity across the term.
SPRINT
2 weeks
Cadence for demos, review, and invoicing.
STACK
JS + React
Front-end stack aligned to the Client's product.
Northwind Studio
FRONT END DEVELOPER CONTRACT
The engagement is a capacity-based retainer with weekly sprints and demo-driven acceptance.
PHASE 1 · ONBOARDING
Access to code, tickets, and design; local environment setup; alignment on coding standards, review process, and definition of done.
PHASE 2 · ITERATIVE DELIVERY
Two-week sprints against the Client's roadmap with demos at the end of each sprint. Reserved capacity of 30 hours per week for 12 weeks.
PHASE 3 · HANDOFF
Documentation refresh, knowledge-transfer session at term end, and a written summary of work shipped and open items.
Not included: back-end engineering, DevOps, design work, and on-call support. Hours beyond reserved capacity are billed at $150 per hour with prior written approval.
Northwind Studio
FRONT END DEVELOPER CONTRACT
The engagement is billed as a bi-weekly retainer plus a one-time onboarding fee. Line items below map to the reserved capacity.
| Item | Rate | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly capacity (30 hours) | $4,500 | 12 | $54,000 |
| Environment setup and onboarding | $1,500 | 1 | $1,500 |
| Approved out-of-scope hour | $150 | 0 | $0 |
| Total | $55,500 | ||
| Milestone | Share | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| On signature (setup + first sprint) | Setup + 2 weeks | $10,500 |
| Bi-weekly during term | 2 weeks capacity | $9,000 |
| Final invoice at term end | Reconciliation | Reconciled |
Invoices are due within 15 days. Hours beyond the reserved capacity are billed at $150 per hour, approved in writing before work begins.
Northwind Studio
FRONT END DEVELOPER CONTRACT
To proceed, complete the fields below and sign. This contract is valid for 30 days from the date on the cover.
PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER
PREFERRED START DATE
CLIENT
Acme Co
PROVIDER
Northwind Studio
The Front End Developer Contract Template is a five-page document for locking in an engineering engagement before work starts. It covers onboarding, sprint delivery, handoff, a fee table with a computed total, and a signature page ready for both sides.
It is intentionally simple: rename what needs renaming in Bonsai, set your weekly capacity and rate, and confirm the sprint cadence. Merge fields handle the client details and date, and the last page collects a PO number, kickoff month, and both signatures.
Everything below comes pre-configured. Turn sections on or off, edit the copy, or add your own — Bonsai remembers your choices for next time.
Can I edit every section? Yes — every heading, paragraph, fee row, and signature block is fully editable in Bonsai.
Can I change the weekly capacity? Yes — adjust the hours and rate in the fee table and the total will update.
Do merge fields auto-fill? Yes — Sender, Receiver, and Date pull from your client contact and the current date automatically.