diff --git a/contrib/uwsgi.ini b/contrib/uwsgi.ini
index a04d85426..c74c05393 100644
--- a/contrib/uwsgi.ini
+++ b/contrib/uwsgi.ini
@@ -11,6 +11,9 @@ master = true
 ; clear environment on exit
 vacuum = true
 
+; make SIGTERM stop the app (instead of reload)
+die-on-term = true
+
 ; exit if no app can be loaded
 need-app = true