GitHub Copilot Prompt for Drafting Terms of Use
Drafting Terms of Use (CGU) is a crucial legal step for any website or application. This document governs the relationship between the editor and its users, defining rights, obligations, and responsibilities of each party. However, drafting complete CGU compliant with French and European legal frameworks is a complex exercise, often outsourced to specialized law firms. GitHub Copilot, integrated directly into your development environment, offers a complementary approach to generate a first structured version of your CGU. By leveraging its ability to produce contextualized legal text, you can quickly obtain a document covering essential clauses: purpose of service, intellectual property, personal data protection, liability limitations, and termination terms. This prompt is designed to guide Copilot in producing a professional document adapted to your platform type. It does not replace validation by a legal professional but provides a solid foundation to significantly accelerate your legal drafting process.
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Draft comprehensive and professional Terms of Use (CGU) for a web platform of type [DESCRIBE_SERVICE_TYPE: e-commerce, SaaS, marketplace, social network, etc.]. The document must comply with French law (Law for Confidence in the Digital Economy, Consumer Code) and the GDPR. Structure the CGU with the following sections: 1) Purpose and scope, 2) Definitions of key terms, 3) Access and registration conditions, 4) Description of services offered, 5) User obligations, 6) Intellectual property, 7) Personal data protection and cookies, 8) Liability and warranties, 9) Moderation of user content, 10) Financial terms and payment methods if applicable, 11) Duration and termination, 12) Modification of CGU, 13) Applicable law and competent jurisdiction, 14) Contact and complaints. Use a clear and accessible legal tone. Include placeholders in square brackets [COMPANY_NAME], [ADDRESS], [CONTACT_EMAIL], [RCS_NUMBER] for information to be personalized. Add the last update date and an explicit acceptance clause.
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Why this prompt works
This prompt works effectively because it provides a comprehensive 14-section structure that guides Copilot clause by clause, eliminating the risk of omitting essential provisions. Explicit reference to legal texts (LCEN, GDPR, Consumer Code) anchors generation in a precise legal framework. The use of standardized placeholders ensures a directly usable and customizable document.
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Expected Output
You will obtain a structured legal document of 2000 to 4000 words, organized into numbered sections with clear headings, covering all legal obligations of an online service editor in France. The text will include placeholders ready to be replaced by your specific information, standard legal formulations, and GDPR-compliant clauses. The document will serve as a solid basis to be validated by a legal professional before publication.
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Are the Terms of Use generated by GitHub Copilot legally valid?
The Terms of Use generated by Copilot provide a structured foundation, but they are not legally guaranteed as is. GitHub Copilot is a drafting assistance tool, not a legal advisor. The output covers standard clauses and follows the structure expected under French law, but it is essential to have the document reviewed and validated by a lawyer or specialist legal professional before publication. Each business has specific legal requirements (online sales, digital services, health data) that require human expertise to ensure full compliance.
How can I adapt the prompt to my specific industry?
Replace the generic descriptions in square brackets with specific information about your business. For example, for an e-commerce site, specify delivery, return, and refund terms. For a SaaS platform, detail service level agreements (SLAs), availability conditions, and data portability. For a marketplace, add the respective responsibilities of the platform and third-party sellers. The more context you provide Copilot about your business model, target users, and applicable industry regulations, the more relevant and usable the output will be.
What mandatory information must Terms of Use include in France?
Under French law, Terms of Use must mandatorily include: the publisher's full identity (company name, address, trade register number, publication director), the terms of service use, personal data processing details in compliance with GDPR (purposes, legal basis, retention period, individuals' rights), the cookie policy, intellectual property terms, liability limitations, applicable law and competent jurisdiction, as well as remedies and mediation procedures. For online sales sites, additional information on the right of withdrawal, legal warranties, and online dispute resolution (EU ODR platform) must be included.
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