Digital Marketing Agreement Template

Created April 6, 2026

This Digital Marketing Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Effective Date] (the "Effective Date") by and between:

[Client Name], a company duly organized and existing under the laws of [Jurisdiction], with a principal place of business at [Client Address] ("Client"),

and

[Agency Name], a company duly organized and existing under the laws of [Jurisdiction], with a principal place of business at [Agency Address] ("Agency").

WHEREAS, the Client desires to engage the Agency to provide certain digital marketing services; and

WHEREAS, the Agency represents that it possesses the requisite expertise and resources to provide such services to the Client in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:

  1. Scope of Services

    1. The Agency shall provide the Client with digital marketing services, which may include but are not limited to, search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), pay-per-click (PPC) campaign management, email marketing, content marketing, social media management, online reputation management, and digital analytics (the "Services").

    2. The specific Services to be rendered by the Agency, including deliverables, timelines, and performance criteria, shall be mutually agreed upon in writing by the parties prior to the commencement of each project or campaign and shall be incorporated herein by reference.

    3. The Agency shall not be obligated to perform any services not expressly outlined in this Agreement or subsequently agreed-upon written addenda, and any such additional services shall be subject to separate negotiation and compensation.

    4. The Agency shall allocate sufficient personnel, technology, and resources as are reasonably required to provide the Services in accordance with this Agreement.

    5. The Agency shall provide regular reports to the Client detailing activities performed, results attained, and any relevant analytical data, in a format and at intervals to be agreed upon by the parties.

    6. The Client shall provide the Agency with timely access to relevant information, materials, and personnel as reasonably required for the performance of the Services.

    7. The Agency shall not subcontract any material portion of the Services without the prior written consent of the Client.

  2. Term and Termination

    1. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for a period of [Initial Term] unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement.

    2. Upon expiration of the Initial Term, this Agreement shall automatically renew for successive periods of [Renewal Period], unless either party provides written notice of its intention not to renew at least [Notice Period] prior to the end of the then-current term.

    3. Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience by providing at least [Termination Notice Period] written notice to the other party.

    4. Either party may terminate this Agreement with immediate effect by written notice if the other party materially breaches any provision of this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within [Cure Period] after receipt of written notice of such breach.

    5. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, the Agency shall promptly deliver to the Client all materials, reports, and work product created pursuant to this Agreement, and shall cease all further use of the Client's intellectual property.

    6. Termination of this Agreement shall not affect any rights or obligations accrued prior to such termination, including payment for Services rendered up to the effective date of termination.

    7. Any sections of this Agreement which by their nature should survive termination shall so survive, including but not limited to those relating to payment, confidentiality, intellectual property, and indemnification.

  3. Fees and Payment Terms

    1. The Client shall pay the Agency fees for the Services as outlined in [Fee Schedule/Placeholder for Fees], which may consist of a fixed retainer, project-based fees, performance-based compensation, or a combination thereof, as mutually agreed in writing.

    2. All invoices shall be submitted by the Agency to the Client on a [Frequency, e.g., monthly] basis, and the Client shall remit payment within [Payment Terms, e.g., 30 days] of receipt of each invoice.

    3. The fees specified herein are exclusive of all applicable taxes, levies, and duties, which shall be the responsibility of the Client unless otherwise agreed.

    4. Any late payments shall accrue interest at the rate of [Interest Rate]% per month, or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is lower, from the due date until payment is received in full.

    5. In the event of a bona fide dispute regarding any portion of an invoice, the Client shall promptly notify the Agency in writing of the nature of the dispute and pay any undisputed amounts; the parties shall negotiate in good faith to resolve any disputes.

    6. The Agency shall be responsible for all expenses incurred in connection with the performance of the Services unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Client for specific reimbursable expenses.

    7. No adjustments to fees shall be made except by written agreement of the parties.

  4. Performance Standards and Service Levels

    1. The Agency shall perform the Services with due care, skill, and diligence, in accordance with industry best practices and standards applicable to digital marketing.

    2. The Agency shall use commercially reasonable efforts to attain key performance indicators ("KPIs") or service levels as may be mutually agreed in writing, including but not limited to metrics related to campaign reach, engagement, conversion, and return on investment.

    3. The Agency shall designate a qualified account manager to serve as the principal point of contact for the Client, and such account manager shall be available for regular status meetings and progress updates.

    4. The Agency shall promptly notify the Client of any issues, delays, or anticipated failures to meet agreed-upon performance standards, and shall propose remedial actions to address the same.

    5. The Client shall have the right to request reasonable modifications to the Services or service levels, provided such modifications are within the scope of the Agreement and do not materially alter the compensation structure unless mutually agreed.

    6. The Agency shall maintain adequate records of all activities undertaken in connection with the Services and shall provide the Client with access to such records upon reasonable notice.

    7. The Agency shall monitor the effectiveness of digital marketing campaigns using industry-standard tools and methodologies, and shall make recommendations for optimization as appropriate throughout the term of the Agreement.

  5. Intellectual Property Rights

    1. All intellectual property rights in any materials, content, data, documents, reports, designs, graphics, or other deliverables created by the Agency specifically for the Client pursuant to this Agreement ("Work Product") shall vest exclusively in the Client upon full and final payment of all sums due to the Agency.

    2. The Agency hereby irrevocably assigns to the Client all rights, title, and interest in and to the Work Product, including any copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights therein, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

    3. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Agency shall retain all rights, title, and interest in all pre-existing materials, methodologies, software, tools, or intellectual property owned by the Agency prior to the Effective Date or independently developed outside the scope of the Services ("Agency IP").

    4. The Agency grants to the Client a non-exclusive, perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute any Agency IP incorporated into the Work Product solely as necessary for the Client's use of the Work Product.

    5. The Client shall not acquire any rights, title, or interest in the Agency's trademarks, trade names, or logos except as expressly provided in this Agreement.

    6. The Agency shall not use the Client's name, logo, or trademarks in any advertising, publicity, or promotional materials without the Client's prior written consent.

    7. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, each party shall return or destroy (at the other party's option) any confidential or proprietary materials belonging to the other party, subject to any ongoing rights in the Work Product as provided herein.