Free WordPress Maintenance Contract Template (2026)
If you're selling WordPress care plans to clients (whether as a freelancer, a small agency, or a white-label reseller), a clear contract protects both sides before work starts. This template covers the clauses that matter most, written in plain English with placeholder fields you can adapt to your situation.
If you're selling WordPress care plans to clients (whether as a freelancer, a small agency, or a white-label reseller), a clear contract protects both sides before work starts. This template covers the clauses that matter most, written in plain English with placeholder fields you can adapt to your situation.
The scope of work is below. Enter your email a little further down the page to unlock the full clause-by-clause breakdown (out-of-scope work, client responsibilities, third-party costs, backups, liability, and when to call a lawyer), and we'll email you an editable copy.
Sample scope of work
- • WordPress core updates applied on a [weekly/monthly] schedule
- • Plugin and theme updates applied following staging verification
- • Daily off-site backups with [X]-day retention
- • Uptime monitoring with alerts to Provider within [X] minutes of downtime
- • Security scanning and malware removal if detected
- • Monthly maintenance report delivered to Client by email
- • Support requests via [email/Slack/portal] during business hours
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This is a general template, not legal advice. Complex client relationships or high-value engagements should be reviewed by a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction.
FAQ
Do I need a contract for WordPress care plans?
Yes, for any ongoing paid relationship. A written agreement defines what you're responsible for, what you're not, when you get paid, and what happens if something goes wrong. Even a simple month-to-month arrangement benefits from a written scope and payment terms. Without one, every dispute becomes a "he said / she said" conversation.
What should a WordPress maintenance contract cost?
The contract itself costs nothing. This template is free. Care plan pricing typically ranges from $49 to $299/month depending on what's included. Use our WordPress maintenance cost calculator to compare the cost of freelancer maintenance against a managed care plan.
Can I use this template for non-WordPress sites?
The template is written for WordPress but most clauses apply to any CMS maintenance relationship. Replace WordPress-specific references (plugin updates, WordPress core) with the relevant equivalents for your platform. The liability, payment, and termination clauses are platform-agnostic.
How do I raise prices on existing clients?
Clause 4 of this template covers price increases: 30 days written notice with the client's right to terminate if they don't accept the new rate. In practice, frame price increases around increased service scope or cost of living adjustments, give as much notice as possible, and be prepared for some clients to leave. Most won't if the relationship is strong and the increase is reasonable.
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