You own the website completely after the project is completed and paid for no strings attached. At Wemaxa, we believe in full ownership and transparency. Once your site is launched and all payments are settled, everything we’ve created for you including the design, code, content, and any custom features is entirely yours to keep and manage as you see fit.
This means you’re free to make changes, switch hosting providers, or work with another developer in the future without any restrictions. We don’t hold onto your files, lock you into ongoing fees, or require continued service agreements unless you choose them. Your site, your assets, and your control it’s that simple.
✅ What You Own 100%
| Item | Ownership Status |
|---|---|
| 🖥 Website design & layout | Fully yours — HTML/CSS/PHP/JS/WordPress blocks |
| 🔤 Text & content | All written content (custom or AI-assisted) |
| 🖼 Images & graphics | Anything original or properly licensed |
| 🔧 Plugins & settings | Installed on your site, under your license |
| 🌐 Domain name | Registered under your control (e.g., Namecheap) |
| 📂 Hosting & files | Located on your own server (e.g., RackNerd, cPanel) |
| 📁 Database | Includes posts, products, pages, users — all yours |
📝 You Receive:
- Full admin access to WordPress
- Login credentials for hosting, domain, email, and FTP
- All original design files, images, and backups
- Optional documentation for how to manage your site
❌ No Ongoing Lock-In
- No monthly platform fee (unless you use premium services like Weglot or Mailchimp)
- No hidden ownership by developer or agency
- You can move the site, change it, sell it, or manage it as you wish
We make sure you receive all the necessary access credentials, editable files, and documentation at the end of the project. If you ever need help transferring ownership or setting up administrative access, we’re happy to assist. At Wemaxa, our goal is to empower you with a fully functional, professional-grade website that you truly own. No licenses, no platform lock-ins, and no hidden dependencies just a complete, finished product that belongs entirely to you.
🧾 Optional Licensing Note:
If stock assets or premium plugins are used, you’ll either:
- Own the license (if purchased under your account)
- Or be granted a perpetual site-use license (if I handled it for you)
MORE LINKS:
Transfer to a new host
Credentials recovery
If site gets hacked?
AI for content generation
Analytics and tracking
SEO tools
Privacy policy
What if I don’t like it?
Reselling or licensing
FINISHED WEBSITE OWNERSHIP
At Wemaxa.com, the question of website ownership after project completion is fundamental for clients seeking clarity on intellectual property rights, content control, and ongoing operational autonomy. When a project is delivered, it is critical to understand that ownership is not only about the visual assets and codebase but also about the database structure, CMS configuration, plugins, APIs, and any third-party integrations implemented. Wemaxa ensures that once your website is completed, you retain full ownership of all deliverables, including the underlying source code, media assets, and associated documentation, allowing you to continue operations without dependency on our team. For further insight on standard web development ownership practices, you can consult the W3C guidelines on website content ownership.
It is important to note that while Wemaxa delivers complete ownership, the nature of certain third-party components may impose separate licensing requirements. For instance, premium plugins, licensed fonts, and commercial templates used during development may require you to maintain active licenses directly with the providers to ensure legal usage. Wemaxa will provide full documentation and guidance to ensure these licenses are transferred properly and that you are aware of any obligations. For detailed legal considerations regarding software licenses, see Open Source Initiative License Overview and GNU Licenses.
Beyond legal ownership, technical control is crucial. Wemaxa ensures that clients have complete access to hosting environments, databases, content management systems such as WordPress or Laravel-based dashboards, and all server credentials, providing autonomy in deploying updates, scaling features, or migrating to different infrastructure. This approach guarantees that you are not dependent on a single provider, and your website can evolve with your business needs. For best practices on CMS management post-delivery, refer to WordPress Roles and Capabilities and Laravel Authorization Documentation.
Intellectual property transfer is formalized through our project completion agreements, which clearly specify that all proprietary code, custom modules, design files, and database schemas created specifically for your project become your exclusive property. Wemaxa retains no claim over these materials once the project is finalized, except for demonstration or portfolio purposes with explicit consent. This ensures your business maintains full legal rights to utilize, modify, or resell your website as needed. For guidance on copyright transfer in digital products, see U.S. Copyright Office: Circular 9.
Even after ownership transfer, Wemaxa offers optional support packages for maintenance, security updates, or feature enhancements, but these services are entirely voluntary. Clients who choose to handle their own maintenance have unrestricted rights to make any technical or design changes without limitations. Our emphasis is on empowering you to control your digital assets, avoiding vendor lock-in, and ensuring that your investment in web development remains fully under your control. For additional strategies on independent website management, refer to Smashing Magazine: Managing Your Website Independently and MDN Web Docs: Server-Side Development.
Ultimately, Wemaxa’s policy on post-completion ownership aligns with modern web development best practices, where transparency, client empowerment, and legal clarity are paramount. By delivering complete ownership, thorough documentation, and guidance on third-party licenses and CMS management, we ensure that your website is a true asset to your business rather than a service bound by perpetual vendor dependency. This approach not only protects your rights but also provides strategic flexibility, allowing you to expand features, integrate new technologies, or transfer hosting infrastructure as your business scales. Further reading on digital asset ownership can be found at TechRadar: Digital Property Ownership.