### 1. Executive Project Summary & Governance Rules * **Project Purpose:** Re-platform Maison De Luxe to a custom headless architecture using Shopify Plus, Next.js, and Sanity CMS to enhance performance and international conversion. * **Review Turnaround SLA:** Client must provide consolidated written feedback via Figma or Jira within 5 business days of milestone submission. Delays exceeding 5 days trigger a parallel extension of delivery milestones. * **Change Order Trigger:** Any modification exceeding the approved Figma prototypes or requesting unlisted API integrations will be quoted as an administrative change order at the standard agency rate of $175 per hour. --- ### 2. Itemized Deliverables & Acceptance Criteria Matrix | Phase | Core Deliverable | Included Revisions | Acceptance Benchmark | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **UX/UI Design** | 7 Core Templates in Figma (Desktop & Mobile) | 2 Consolidated Rounds | Written sign-off on interactive prototypes; production readiness. | | **CMS Setup** | Sanity CMS Content Schemas & Taxonomies | 1 Review Round | Functional admin dashboard allowing modular content updates. | | **Frontend Dev** | Custom Next.js Application on Vercel | 2 QA Test Rounds | Lighthouse score 90+ on core web vitals on staging build. | | **Storefront API** | Shopify Plus Storefront API Integration | 1 End-to-End Test | Functional cart, variant selection, and native checkout flow. | --- ### 3. Explicit Exclusions & Out-of-Scope Safeguards * **Content Production:** Product photography, video editing, and copywriting must be supplied by the client in web-ready formats. * **Legacy Content Migration:** Automated migration is limited to the 20 most recent journal entries; bulk legacy archiving is excluded. * **Software Subscriptions:** Client remains responsible for ongoing licensing fees for Shopify Plus, Vercel Enterprise, and Sanity CMS. * **Custom Middleware:** Bi-directional sync with unlisted ERP or third-party warehousing software requires a separate technical discovery sprint. --- ### 4. Milestone Schedule & Payment Release Framework * **Phase 1: Project Kickoff & UI Design (Weeks 1 to 4)** *Milestone Trigger:* Signature of agreement and deposit receipt. *Payment Due:* 40% ($14,400). * **Phase 2: Frontend Engineering & CMS Build (Weeks 5 to 7)** *Milestone Trigger:* Formal written approval of Figma design components. *Payment Due:* 30% ($10,800). * **Phase 3: Staging Deployment & QA (Weeks 8 to 9)** *Milestone Trigger:* Delivery of end-to-end staging build with functional checkout. *Payment Due:* 20% ($7,200). * **Phase 4: Production DNS Cutover (Week 10)** *Milestone Trigger:* Live site launch and 14-day bug warranty sign-off. *Payment Due:* 10% ($3,600).