Developer Agreement

Roblox Development Services Agreement

This Development Services Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of , by and between:

• The Whitespace Group, a registered Roblox development community ("Company"), with its principal place of business on the Roblox platform (https://www.roblox.com/), and
• [Developer Name] ("Developer"), a Roblox developer providing services under this Agreement.

Collectively referred to as the "Parties."

1. Services Provided

1.A Developer Responsibilities

The Developer agrees to provide professional Roblox game development services, including but not limited to:

• Scripting (Lua): Writing, debugging, and optimizing Lua scripts for game mechanics.
• 3D Modeling & Animation: Creating custom assets, rigging, and animations.
• UI/UX Design: Designing intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces.
• Game Design & Development: Conceptualizing, prototyping, and building Roblox experiences.
• Testing & Bug Fixing: Conducting QA testing and resolving issues before client delivery.

Developer must:

• Meet agreed-upon deadlines (with written notice for delays exceeding 48 hours).
• Maintain professional communication (responses within 24 business hours).
• Follow industry best practices for security, performance, and scalability.
• No subcontracting without prior written approval from the Company.

1.B Company Responsibilities

The Company will:

• Portfolio Development: Showcase the Developer's work (with credit) on the Company's website, social media, and promotional materials.
• Client Acquisition & Management: Handle negotiations, contracts, and payment processing.
• Quality Assurance: Review work before client submission to ensure it meets standards.
• Dispute Resolution: Act as an intermediary if conflicts arise between the Developer and clients.

2. Compensation & Payment Structure

2.A Revenue Share

• Developer receives 80% of net revenue (after Roblox/transaction fees).
• Company retains 20% for administrative, marketing, and management services.
• Chargebacks or refunds will be deducted from future payouts if caused by Developer error.

2.B Payment Terms

• Payments issued within 7 business days of Company receiving full payment.
• Milestone Payments: For long-term projects, payments will be structured as:
  • 30% upfront (upon project kickoff).
  • 40% upon alpha/beta delivery.
  • 30% upon final approval.
• Late Payments: If Company fails to pay on time, a 12% weekly late fee applies.

2.C Disputed Work

• If a client disputes quality, the Developer must provide revisions within 5 business days.
• If unresolved, Company may withhold payment until arbitration (Section 7).

3. Ownership & Intellectual Property

3.A Pre-Existing Work

• Developer retains ownership of pre-existing assets/tools but grants Company a non-exclusive license to use them for projects under this Agreement.

3.B Work for Clients

• Upon full payment, all rights transfer to the client.
• No reuse of client-owned assets without written permission.

3.C Portfolio Rights

• Company may showcase work unless a confidentiality clause is signed with the client.

4. Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure

4.A Confidential Information

Includes:

• Client identities, project details, payment terms.
• Unpublished game mechanics, proprietary scripts.

4.B Non-Disclosure Obligations

• Developer cannot share confidential info with third parties.
• Obligation continues 3 years post-termination.

4.C Breach Penalties

• First offense: Written warning + withheld payments.
• Second offense: Termination + potential legal action.

5. Termination

5.A Termination by Either Party

• 30 days' written notice required.
• Developer must complete or transfer active projects.

5.B Immediate Termination

Company may terminate if Developer:

• Commits fraud, theft, or harassment.
• Repeatedly misses deadlines (3+ violations).
• Violates IP/NDA terms.

6. Non-Compete & Exclusivity

6.A Non-Compete Clause

• For 2 months post-termination, Developer cannot work with clients introduced by Company.
• Exceptions: If Company agrees in writing.

6.B Exclusivity (If Applicable)

• Developer may not work with competing Roblox agencies while under contract.

7. Dispute Resolution

7.A Mediation & Arbitration

• Mediation first (30-day negotiation period).
• If unresolved, binding arbitration in Texas.

7.B Governing Law

• This Agreement follows the laws of Texas.

8. Miscellaneous

8.A Independent Contractor Status

• Developer is not an employee (responsible for own taxes).

8.B Amendments

• Changes require written agreement from both parties.

8.C Entire Agreement

• This document supersedes all prior agreements.