diff --git a/examples/crowdfund.vy b/examples/crowdfund.vy
index 3891ad0b74..56b34308f1 100644
--- a/examples/crowdfund.vy
+++ b/examples/crowdfund.vy
@@ -18,15 +18,15 @@ def __init__(_beneficiary: address, _goal: uint256, _timelimit: uint256):
 @external
 @payable
 def participate():
-    assert block.timestamp < self.deadline, "deadline not met (yet)"
+    assert block.timestamp < self.deadline, "deadline has expired"
 
     self.funders[msg.sender] += msg.value
 
 # Enough money was raised! Send funds to the beneficiary
 @external
 def finalize():
-    assert block.timestamp >= self.deadline, "deadline has passed"
-    assert self.balance >= self.goal, "the goal has not been reached"
+    assert block.timestamp >= self.deadline, "deadline has not expired yet"
+    assert self.balance >= self.goal, "goal has not been reached"
 
     selfdestruct(self.beneficiary)