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Contract Killer: Web design contract template for designers and developers
The web design contract trusted by freelancers since 2008. Peer-reviewed, fully customisable, and designed to create clear expectations from the first conversation to the final invoice.
Contract Killer is the contract template thousands of web designers and developers have trusted to protect their projects, define expectations, and build better client relationships since 2008.
I’ve used variations of Andy's Contract Killer contract for years and it's a delight to find there's an updated version. Strongly recommend giving Andy money for this.
Clients have the peace of knowing their rights and responsibilities in clear, simple terms. For me it has protected against scope creep and means I have enforceable terms and conditions. Love this product!
What an excellent product this is. Absolutely built for humans to understand, which is a beautiful concept.
I first used Contract Killer in 2013 and it was a breath of fresh air over the “sooperwurdy” legalese that prevailed at the time.
Everything you need for a smoother project
Every clause was included because I’ve needed it on a real project. Every section solves a problem I’ve encountered while working with clients.
| Contract Killer includes | What it helps you do |
|---|---|
| Cancellation | Protect both parties when a project ends earlier than planned. |
| Changes and revisions | Handle additional work fairly and agree how changes affect the price and schedule. |
| Communication | Set clear expectations for feedback, decisions, and response times. |
| Confidentiality | Protect sensitive information shared during the project. |
| Deliverables | Agree exactly what the client will receive when work is complete. |
| Displaying work | Give you permission to show the finished project in your portfolio. |
| Intellectual property | Make ownership and licensing clear before the project begins. |
| Non-exclusivity | Keep you free to work with other clients, including businesses in similar sectors. |
| Payments | Set out what the client will pay, when payment is due, and what happens when it is late. |
| Progressive enhancement | Explain how you create resilient experiences for different browsers, devices, and capabilities. |
| Scope | Define the work you have agreed to do and give extra requests a clear route forward. |
| Testing | Clarify what you will test, which platforms you support, and the client’s responsibilities. |
The contract trusted by web designers since 2008
I first published Contract Killer in 2008 to help freelance web designers start projects with greater confidence. Since then, it’s been downloaded and used by thousands of agencies, designers, developers around the world.
I spent years watching freelancers make the same mistakes I’d made. Projects started with vague emails, expectations drifted, payment terms were unclear, and the scope shifted until nobody remembered what had originally been agreed.
I wanted a contract written in plain English that reflected the way web professionals actually work. I’ve been designing websites professionally since 1998. Contract Killer contains the agreement I wish I’d had when I started.
What customers say
Contract Killer was immensely helpful when creating my own contract. I’ve recommended it to many people looking to create their own contracts.
My relationships with clients have been so much healthier since I implemented my version of the Contract Killer.
Finally, a contract that speaks like a human. My clients actually read it, and thanked me for sending it.
It’s saved me hours of back-and-forth. I send it, they sign it, and we get to work.