Suzanne Stephens wrote:
> My recommendation (again, not as an attorney) would be that your friend go
> back to the developer and either arrange to buy out the developer's rights,
> or arrange to assure that the developer will make updates to the site on a
> timely basis.
As you mentioned, in the absence of a contract, the client does not have clear
rights to the design or graphics. I would suggest either purchasing the
rights, or starting from scratch. Any developer who would:
a) not have a contract outlining ownership
b) would pull a site because the client wished to go elsewhere
should not continue as developer of the site. If the developer wants too much
for the rights, have it redesigned and chalk up the costs as a learning
experience.
Clients sometimes ask me why they have to sign an agreement. After I show them
how it protects them as much as it protects me, they are grateful that I
brought up the issues.
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