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Mistral Prompt for Drafting Terms of Service

Drafting Terms of Service (ToS) is a mandatory legal step for any website, mobile app, or online service. These documents govern the relationship between the publisher and its users, define the rights and obligations of each party, and protect the company in case of disputes. Traditionally handled by specialized lawyers, this task can now be significantly accelerated thanks to artificial intelligence. Mistral, a high-performing French language model, stands out for its mastery of legal French and its ability to produce structured texts compliant with French and European law. By using a well-constructed prompt, you can generate a complete first draft of ToS covering legal notices, intellectual property, personal data protection (GDPR), liability limitations, and termination procedures. This approach saves valuable time while providing a solid foundation to be reviewed by a legal professional. Mistral excels particularly at producing nuanced clauses tailored to the specific context of your business, whether it's an e-commerce, SaaS, or community platform.

The prompt

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You are a legal expert specializing in digital law and French contract law. Draft comprehensive and professional Terms of Service (ToS) for the following service:

  • Service name: [SERVICE_NAME]
  • Type of service: [website / mobile app / SaaS platform / marketplace]
  • Main activity: [DESCRIPTION_OF_ACTIVITY]
  • Target country: France
  • Data collected: [types of data: email, name, payment, etc.]
  • Paid features: [yes/no, if yes which ones]

The ToS must include the following sections:

  1. Purpose and scope
  2. Definitions of key terms
  3. Conditions for access and registration
  4. Description of services offered
  5. User obligations
  6. Publisher obligations
  7. Intellectual property
  8. Personal data protection (GDPR compliance)
  9. Cookies and trackers
  10. Liability and warranties
  11. Content moderation (if applicable)
  12. Financial conditions and payment terms (if applicable)
  13. Right of withdrawal (if applicable)
  14. Duration, suspension, and termination
  15. Modification of ToS
  16. Applicable law and competent jurisdiction
  17. Contact and complaints

Writing requirements:

  • Use precise legal language that is accessible to the general public
  • Compliant with the French Civil Code, Consumer Code, Law for Confidence in the Digital Economy (LCEN), and GDPR
  • Number each article and sub-article
  • Include the date of last update
  • Add a severability clause
  • Specify the procedure for notifying users of changes

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Why it works

This prompt works effectively because it assigns Mistral a precise legal expert role, guiding the generation toward an appropriate language register and level of rigor. The numbered section structure and explicit references to legal texts (LCEN, GDPR, Civil Code) force the model to produce a document compliant with French legal standards. Finally, the variables in square brackets allow for immediate customization while maintaining a comprehensive framework.

Expected result

You will obtain a complete ToS document of 2000 to 4000 words, structured into numbered articles, covering all legal obligations of a French online service. The text will be written in clear legal French, with clauses compliant with the GDPR and LCEN, ready to be reviewed by a lawyer before publication.

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FAQ

Are the ToS generated by Mistral legally valid?
The ToS generated by Mistral constitute a solid and well-structured starting point, but they do not replace professional legal advice. The AI produces a document compliant with the main principles of French law and the GDPR, but each business has specificities (regulated sector, sensitive data, cross-border activity) that require validation by a lawyer. We recommend using the result as a first draft to submit to a legal expert for final adjustments.
How can I adapt the prompt if my service operates in several European countries?
Add the target countries in the prompt and specify that the ToS must comply with both French law and applicable European law (Platform-to-Business Regulation for marketplaces, Digital Services Act, etc.). Explicitly ask Mistral to include clauses on applicable law in case of cross-border disputes, competent jurisdictions, and local GDPR transposition specificities. For a truly multi-jurisdictional service, consider generating separate versions per country.
How often should I update my ToS and how can Mistral help?
The ToS must be updated with every significant change to your service (new features, modification of data processing, change of hosting provider) and upon the entry into force of new regulations. In practice, an annual review is the minimum. Mistral can help by submitting your existing ToS with a prompt like: 'Compare these ToS with the current requirements of the GDPR, the DSA, and the LCEN. Identify outdated or missing clauses and suggest updates.' This allows for a quick audit and targeted updates.

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