How to Use Claude for Writing Terms of Service
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The Problem
Every SaaS needs ToS but hiring a lawyer to draft them costs $2,000-5,000. Most founders either copy someone else's (risky) or skip them entirely (riskier).
The Prompt (Copy & Paste)
Draft Terms of Service for [PRODUCT/SERVICE]. Product type: [SAAS / MARKETPLACE / APP / API] Business model: [SUBSCRIPTION / ONE-TIME / FREEMIUM] User base: [B2B / B2C / BOTH] User-generated content: [YES / NO] Data collected: [LIST KEY DATA TYPES] Payment processor: [STRIPE / PAYPAL / etc.] Jurisdiction: [STATE/COUNTRY] Include sections: 1. Acceptance of terms 2. Description of service 3. User accounts and responsibilities 4. Acceptable use policy 5. Intellectual property (your IP + user content) 6. Payment terms and refund policy 7. Limitation of liability 8. Disclaimer of warranties 9. Termination 10. Dispute resolution (arbitration vs. litigation) 11. Modifications to terms 12. Contact information Make it readable by normal humans — not wall-of-text legalese. NOTE: This is a starting draft. It must be reviewed by a qualified attorney before use.
Replace the [BRACKETED] placeholders with your specific details.
What You Get
A comprehensive, human-readable Terms of Service draft that covers all essential sections. Ready for lawyer review — not ready for production without one.
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