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When working with a client, it's essential to establish clear agreements and expectations upfront. This ensures both parties are aligned on the project scope, deliverables, timeline, and payment terms. Below is a list of key documents you should prepare and sign with your client before starting the development process:

1. Project Proposal

• Purpose: Outline the project details, features, and technical requirements.
• Content:
  • Project overview (e.g., "Telegram Mini App for Selling Exercise Videos").
  • Key features (e.g., Admin uploads exercises, QR code payments, receipt validation).
  • Target audience (students in grades 1–12 in Cambodia).
  • Technology stack (Python backend, Vue.js frontend).
  • Timeline (1 month).
  • Deliverables (e.g., wireframes, functional app, deployment).
• Action: Share this document with the client for approval.

2. Scope of Work (SOW)

• Purpose: Define the exact scope of the project to avoid scope creep.
• Content:
  • Detailed feature list (e.g., admin dashboard, exercise upload, QR code generation, receipt validation).
  • Exclusions (e.g., third-party integrations, additional payment methods).
  • Phases of development (e.g., planning, backend, frontend, testing, deployment).
• Action: Both parties should review and agree on the SOW.

3. Contract Agreement

• Purpose: Legally bind both parties to the project terms.
• Content:
  • Project description.
  • Payment terms (e.g., upfront payment, milestone-based payments).
  • Intellectual property rights (e.g., who owns the code and design?).
  • Confidentiality clause (if applicable).
  • Termination clause (e.g., what happens if either party wants to cancel the agreement?).
  • Signatures and dates.
• Action: Draft the contract, have the client review it, and sign it before starting work.

4. Wireframes or Mockups

• Purpose: Provide a visual representation of the app’s structure and design.
• Content:
  • Screenshots or sketches of key screens (e.g., home screen, exercise detail, payment screen).
  • Basic flow of the app (e.g., how users navigate from one screen to another).
• Action: Present these to the client for feedback and approval before moving to development.

5. Payment Schedule

• Purpose: Clearly outline when and how payments will be made.
• Content:
  • Total project cost.
  • Payment milestones (e.g., 30% upfront, 30% after backend completion, 40% after final delivery).
  • Payment method (e.g., bank transfer, PayPal).
• Action: Include this in the contract or as a separate document for clarity.

6. Design Guidelines (Optional)

• Purpose: Ensure branding consistency if the client hasn’t provided specific guidelines.
• Content:
  • Color palette (e.g., blue, green, yellow).
  • Logo ideas or examples.
  • Typography (e.g., font styles and sizes).
• Action: Share this document with the client for approval if they need help with branding.

7. Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) (Optional)

• Purpose: Protect sensitive information shared during the project.
• Content:
  • Definition of confidential information.
  • Obligations of both parties to keep information private.
  • Duration of the NDA (e.g., 1 year, indefinite).
• Action: Use this if the client shares proprietary data or if you’re building something confidential.

Summary of Documents

Next Steps

1. Prepare the above documents based on your client’s requirements.
2. Review each document with the client to ensure they understand and agree with the content.
3. Once approved, sign all necessary documents (e.g., contract, SOW, payment schedule).
4. Store signed copies securely for future reference.

By following this approach, you’ll minimize misunderstandings and set a strong foundation for a successful project.