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Contract Killer

Free / $99 (bundle)
4.6/5

Plain-language web design contract template; freelancer-tested, free + premium bundle.

Why founders use Contract Killer

Customizable contract template (scope, payment, revisions)
IP ownership clauses
NDA template
Proposal template
GDPR privacy policy
Multiple file formats (Word, PDF, Markdown, HTML)

The Good

Truly free base contract (HTML, Markdown, PDF, Word formats)
Plain language; easy to customize and negotiate
Community-tested for 10+ years across thousands of projects
Killer Bundle adds proposals, GDPR policy, NDA for $99 (one-time)
Regular updates as laws change
No legal complexity; focus on actual business terms

The Bad

Generic template; may need lawyer review for complex deals
Limited jurisdiction-specific variations
No e-signature integration (use BoldSign or similar separately)
One-time purchase model (no ongoing support)

The Verdict

Contract Killer is the indie hacker's trusted contract standard. Trusted by thousands of web designers, developers, and freelancers for 10+ years, it replaces bloated legal templates with plain-English contracts focused on scope, payments, and revisions. The template is free (HTML, Markdown, PDF, Word), fully customizable, and battle-tested by the community. No legal jargon; no pages of fine print that clients skip.\n\nFor indie hackers, designers, and dev-shop founders, paying $99 for a Killer Bundle (Contract + Proposals + GDPR Privacy Policy + NDA) saves 100+ hours of negotiation friction compared to custom lawyer drafts. Stuff & Nonsense (the creator) updates templates as laws change, and the community-driven approach means you get real-world contract language, not theoretical legal theory. Perfect for first contracts with clients when you're bootstrapped and can't afford $2K in legal fees.

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