What’s not included? Write it down.
Pick your project type, set your limits, and get a clear “not included” list to paste into your next proposal or scope of work.
Updated November 9, 2026 · By Mo Arfaj, founder of Creepless
A project exclusions list states what a project does not include, so “is this covered?” already has a written answer. This generator builds one from your project type and limits (pages, revision rounds, warranty, posts), ready to paste into your scope of work right after the deliverables.
Project Exclusions Generator
Project type
Your limits
Anything else to exclude?
Three layers make a complete list
A general base, a list for each project type, and anything specific to this client.
A website with a 30-day warranty
An 8-page website, 2 revision rounds, 30-day warranty, 20 pages migrated from the old site. The generator lists 15 exclusions, from “pages beyond the 8 listed in the sitemap” to “updates and backups after launch, available as a maintenance plan”.
Every common “I thought that was included” has a line, with “quoted separately” attached.
How to write exclusions that prevent scope creep
Why exclusions matter more than deliverables
Clients read a deliverables list and fill the gaps with assumptions. “Website design” in their head includes the copy, the photos, the hosting and a few tweaks after launch. An exclusions list replaces those assumptions with written answers, so the first “can you just…” is settled by pointing to a line instead of starting a debate.
Be specific, and use numbers
“Additional work” excludes nothing in practice. “Pages beyond the 8 listed in the sitemap” or “revision rounds beyond the 2 included” makes the next request obviously extra. Use the same numbers in the deliverables and the exclusions so they read as one rule.
Name the usual surprises
Every type of project has its predictable arguments. For websites it’s copy, photos, migrations and post-launch changes. For branding it’s extra concepts, trademark checks and collateral. For SEO it’s development fixes and ranking guarantees. For social it’s ad spend and comment management. The generator includes these by default.
Frame it as a price list, not a refusal
Open with “we’re happy to quote any of these separately”. Clients don’t mind limits; they mind surprises. An exclusion with a path to yes is far easier to accept than a flat no.
Use it at kickoff, then in every reply
Read the list out at the kickoff meeting. Later, when a request lands that’s on it, reply with a short note that it’s listed as not included and attach a quick quote.
Update the list after every project
Every scope argument you have points to a missing exclusion. After each project, add the item that caused the most back-and-forth to your default list. Within a few projects, your exclusions will cover nearly every request that used to turn into free work.
Pair it with a clause
An exclusions list says what isn’t included. A scope creep clause in the contract says what happens when someone asks for it anyway: it’s quoted, approved in writing, then scheduled. Together they turn excluded requests into routine quotes rather than debates.
How to generate your exclusions list
- 1
Tick your project types
Keep “Any project” on, then add website, branding, SEO, app, social or content.
- 2
Set your limits
Revision rounds, warranty, pages, posts and the other numbers that apply.
- 3
Add anything else
Client-specific exclusions, one per line.
- 4
Review the list
Remove anything you actually include.
- 5
Paste it into your scope
Right after the deliverables section.
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Read it at kickoff
So nothing on it is a surprise later.
What should a project exclusions list include?
The things clients most often assume are included: extra pages or deliverables, revision rounds beyond the limit, changes after approval, content creation, third-party costs, rush work, and support after launch. Then add the items specific to your type of project.
Where do exclusions go in a scope of work?
Directly after the deliverables, so the client reads what is included and what isn’t in one place.
Can I combine project types?
Yes. Tick as many as apply, for example website and SEO. Each gets its own section in the list.
Will exclusions put clients off?
Not when they’re framed as “quoted separately”. The generated list opens with exactly that line.
Can I add my own exclusions?
Yes. Type them into the “Anything else” box, one per line, and they’re added at the end.
Is it free?
Yes, free with no sign-up. The list is generated in your browser.
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