Best AI Prompts for Legal & Contracts

Review this contract and identify any red flags, unusual clauses, or terms that are heavily one-sided. Flag anything that could create significant risk or liability: [paste contract text here] For each issue found, explain the risk and suggest how it could be improved.

Summarize the key terms of this contract in plain language. Cover: parties involved, duration, payment terms, obligations of each party, termination conditions, and any notable restrictions: [paste contract text here]

Draft an outline for a non-disclosure agreement between: Disclosing party: [name/type, e.g. a SaaS startup] Receiving party: [name/type, e.g. a potential enterprise customer] Purpose: [e.g. evaluating a software integration] Duration: [e.g. 2 years] Include standard NDA sections: definition of confidential information, obligations, exclusions, term, and remedies.

Compare these two versions of a contract and summarize the key differences. Highlight any changes that meaningfully affect rights, obligations, liability, or payment: Version 1: [paste here] Version 2: [paste here]

Create a GDPR compliance checklist for a [type of organization, e.g. B2B SaaS company] that collects [types of data, e.g. email addresses and usage analytics] from users in the EU. Cover: lawful basis for processing, consent, data subject rights, data retention, breach notification, and DPA requirements.

Help me conduct a data processing assessment for the following activity: Activity: [describe, e.g. sending marketing emails to EU residents] Data collected: [list types] Third-party processors involved: [list, e.g. Mailchimp, Stripe] Identify compliance obligations, risks, and recommended safeguards.

Analyze the impact of this regulatory change on our organization: Regulation: [name and jurisdiction, e.g. EU AI Act, California SB 1047] Our business: [brief description] Existing practices: [describe relevant current practices] What do we need to change? Prioritize by urgency.

Help us prepare for an upcoming [type of audit, e.g. SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR audit]. Our organization: [brief description] Audit scope: [describe] Timeline: [e.g. audit is in 3 months] Provide a prioritized checklist of what to prepare, common findings to address proactively, and documentation we should have ready.

Draft an outline for a privacy policy for: Product/service: [describe] Data collected: [list types, e.g. name, email, payment info, usage data] Third-party services used: [e.g. Stripe, Google Analytics, AWS] User locations: [e.g. US and EU] Include all sections required by GDPR and CCPA. Write in plain, user-friendly language.

Write an acceptable use policy (AUP) for [product/platform name], a [describe the product, e.g. cloud-based collaboration tool for businesses]. Include: permitted uses, prohibited activities, enforcement and consequences, and how to report violations. Tone should be clear and professional, not overly legalistic.

Write a section for our employee handbook on [topic, e.g. remote work policy / data security / social media use]. Company type: [describe] Key rules to cover: [list] Tone: [e.g. friendly but clear] Make it easy to understand and include what is expected, what is not allowed, and consequences for non-compliance.

Draft a code of conduct for [organization type, e.g. an open source project / a tech startup]. Key values to reflect: [list, e.g. inclusivity, respect, transparency] Scope: [e.g. applies to contributors, employees, events] Include: expected behaviors, unacceptable behaviors, reporting process, and enforcement.

Help me prepare for a trademark search for the following: Proposed mark: [name or phrase] Goods/services: [describe what you sell or do] Jurisdictions: [e.g. US, EU, UK] Explain what to look for in a search, what makes a mark registrable, and what conflicts to watch out for.

Help me summarize prior art relevant to this invention concept for a patent application: Invention description: [describe in plain language] Technology field: [e.g. machine learning, biotech, software] Describe what prior art means, what categories to search, and help me articulate what may be novel about this invention.

Compare these open source licenses for our use case: Licenses to compare: [e.g. MIT, Apache 2.0, GPL v3, AGPL] Our use case: [e.g. we are building a commercial SaaS product that includes open source libraries] For each license, explain: what we can do, what we must do, and what we cannot do. Recommend the most suitable license for our project.

Create an IP assignment checklist for when we hire [freelancers / employees / contractors] to build [describe work, e.g. software features]. What clauses should be in the contract? What do we need to verify? What common mistakes should we avoid to ensure IP ownership is properly transferred to our company?

Draft an outline for terms of service for: Product: [describe] Business model: [e.g. subscription SaaS, marketplace, e-commerce] User base: [e.g. consumers, businesses] Include: account terms, payment and refunds, prohibited uses, limitation of liability, dispute resolution, and governing law. Flag any sections that require a lawyer's review.

Help me assess the liability risks for this business activity: Activity: [describe, e.g. offering AI-generated financial summaries to retail investors] Business type: [describe] Jurisdictions: [where you operate] Identify the main categories of liability risk, their likelihood and potential impact, and suggest mitigation strategies.

Outline the key terms that should be covered in a partnership agreement between: Party A: [describe] Party B: [describe] Nature of partnership: [e.g. revenue share on a co-developed product] Cover: roles and responsibilities, revenue/profit split, IP ownership, decision-making, exit provisions, and dispute resolution.

Create a checklist for reviewing vendor contracts before signing. Our company is a [describe, e.g. Series A startup in fintech]. We particularly care about: [list concerns, e.g. data handling, SLAs, liability caps, termination rights] What should we always check, what are common unfavorable terms vendors include, and what should we push back on?

Rewrite this legal text in plain, clear language that a non-lawyer can understand. Keep all the meaning intact but remove jargon, passive constructions, and unnecessary complexity: [paste legal text here] Target audience: [e.g. general consumers / small business owners]

Write a user-facing notice for the following legal requirement: Requirement: [e.g. GDPR consent for marketing emails / cookie notice / data retention policy update] Context: [where this notice will appear, e.g. on sign-up form / in app banner] Tone: [e.g. friendly, concise, trustworthy] Make it clear, honest, and as short as possible while covering the essentials.

Turn this legal document into a plain-language FAQ that users will actually read and understand. Extract the most important points and the questions users are most likely to have: [paste document here] Format as Q&A. Aim for 8-12 questions. Keep each answer to 2-3 sentences.

Take this formal policy and rewrite it as a friendly, practical guide for employees. The goal is for staff to actually understand and follow it — not just sign off on it. Policy: [paste here] Include: what it means day-to-day, concrete examples of dos and don'ts, and what to do if unsure.