LOCAGAI requires no payment until you receive your website. This advantage should come with a clear quote stating what will be delivered, what you need to provide and how payment works after receipt. It does not mean that every future addition is included in the original price.
Define what you will receive
Record the pages, languages, selected options and required connections. Agree how the website will be handed over and which access or materials will let you review it. A style demonstration and a website matching the agreed quote represent different stages. Written receipt arrangements help avoid confusion between them.
Prepare a practical review
List a few scenarios: read services on a phone, switch languages, submit a test enquiry and find the agreed information. Report a defect with a screenshot and the expected result. A new feature requested at this stage should be distinguished from a defect in a feature that was already included.
Keep the commercial scope clear
Separate website creation, optional maintenance and possible third-party usage fees in the quote. No upfront payment should not be interpreted as free or unlimited maintenance. Keep a record of approvals and unresolved issues. This gives both sides a shared way to assess the received website before proceeding with the agreed payment, without replacing the specific terms of the project with assumptions.
Further reading: LOCAGAI guide (French)
A practical question before you start
What should I approve before paying?
The agreed deliverables, not just a screenshot of the home page. Try the delivered site on a phone, follow an enquiry through confirmation and compare the pages with your quote. Keep a record of discrepancies and approval.