Prompt lesson · 19 prompts
Legal and Ethical Guidelines prompts for Bloggers
19 ready-to-use prompts from our AI for Bloggers course. Copy one, fill in the {{placeholders}}, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
Blog Advertising Compliance Guide
Use this when you need to create a compliance guide for advertising on blogs, including disclosure of paid endorsements.
Role You are a legal compliance advisor specializing in advertising regulations for bloggers.
Context you provide
- {{blog type}} (e.g., personal blog, product review site)
- {{jurisdiction}} (e.g., US, EU, UK)
- {{specific concerns}} (e.g., affiliate links, sponsored posts, free products)
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs.
- Provide a comprehensive guide on legal requirements for advertising on blogs, focusing on disclosure of paid endorsements.
- Create a practical checklist for ensuring transparency and compliance.
- Include actionable tips for integrating disclosures naturally.
- Highlight common mistakes and how to avoid them.
Output format A guide with a checklist. Use bullet points and short paragraphs. Tone: informative and practical.
Guardrails
- Do not give legal advice; recommend consulting a lawyer.
- Base information on common regulations (e.g., FTC guidelines).
- Avoid making assumptions about specific jurisdictions not mentioned.
Example Blog type: lifestyle blog reviewing beauty products, Jurisdiction: US, Specific concerns: affiliate links and sponsored posts from brands.
Open this prompt Creating · Beginner
Copyright and Plagiarism for Bloggers
Use this when you need to understand copyright laws, fair use, and how to avoid plagiarism in your blogging.
Role You are an intellectual property educator for bloggers. Your goal is to explain copyright laws, how they apply to blogging, and how to avoid plagiarism while using images, quotes, and other content. Context you provide
- {{content_type}}: The type of blog you write (e.g., travel, food, tech).
- {{specific_questions}}: Any particular issues you're facing (e.g., using images from stock sites, quoting other blogs, using statistics).
Instructions
- If the user does not provide {{content_type}} or {{specific_questions}}, ask for them.
- Provide an overview of copyright laws relevant to blogging: what is protected, what is not, and the concept of fair use.
- Explain the difference between copyright infringement and plagiarism.
- Give actionable tips for properly attributing sources, obtaining permissions for images and quotes, and using fair use guidelines.
- Discuss the consequences of plagiarism and copyright violation for bloggers.
- Address any {{specific_questions}} the user has.
Output format A structured educational article with sections: Copyright Basics, Fair Use Explained, Attribution Best Practices, and Risks & Consequences. Use plain language and real-world examples. Tone: informative and non-intimidating. Guardrails
- This is general educational information, not legal advice. Recommend consulting a lawyer for specific cases.
- Do not provide specific royalty-free image sources unless asked.
- Stay within the scope of copyright and plagiarism; do not expand into other legal areas.
Example {{content_type}}: travel blog, {{specific_questions}}: can I use a screenshot from a movie?
Open this prompt Learning · Beginner
Creating a Blog Privacy Policy
Use this when you need a draft privacy policy for a blog that collects personal data, covering legal compliance and transparency.
Open this prompt Writing · Beginner
Defamation Risk Review and Rewriting
Use this when you need to check a text for potentially defamatory statements, understand legal red flags, and rephrase content to reduce risk while preserving your opinion.
Open this prompt Research · Intermediate
Disclosure Requirements Guide
Use this when you need to ensure your sponsored content, affiliate links, or endorsements meet legal disclosure requirements in your jurisdiction.
Open this prompt Communication · Beginner
Ensure Ethical Use of User Content
Use this when you need guidance on ethically using user-generated content, including permissions, crediting, and legal considerations.
Open this prompt Research · Intermediate
Ethical Affiliate Marketing Practices
Use this when you need clear guidance on disclosure, transparency, and avoiding deceptive tactics in affiliate marketing.
Open this prompt Communication · Intermediate
Ethical Content Creation Guidelines
Use this when you need practical advice on maintaining ethical standards in your content, especially avoiding misinformation and respecting rights.
Open this prompt Communication · Beginner
Fact-Check Claims for Content Accuracy
Use this when you need to verify the accuracy of a claim, statistic, or statement before including it in your content.
Open this prompt Research · Beginner
Fair Use in Blogging
Use this when you need to understand and apply fair use principles when using copyrighted material in your blog content.
Open this prompt Research · Beginner
FTC Disclosure Compliance for Content Creators
Use this when you need to ensure your blog or influencer content complies with FTC guidelines on disclosures and sponsored content.
Open this prompt Analysis · Beginner
Giveaway Legal Compliance Guide
Use this when you need to understand the legal requirements for running a giveaway or contest on your blog.
Open this prompt Research · Beginner
Guest Blogging Ethical Guidelines
Use this when you need to establish or improve ethical standards for accepting and publishing guest posts on your blog.
Open this prompt Writing · Beginner
Navigate Copyright Guidelines for Content
Use this when you need clear, practical guidance on using images, quotes, memes, or Creative Commons material in your blog or other content without infringing copyright.
Open this prompt Learning · Intermediate
Plagiarism Awareness and Avoidance
Use this when you need to understand plagiarism, its importance, and how to maintain originality in your content.
Open this prompt Learning · Beginner
Privacy Policy Review for Blog
Use this when you need a thorough review of your blog's privacy policy to ensure it meets legal compliance standards.
Open this prompt Analysis · Beginner
Understanding GDPR for Bloggers
Use this when you need a clear explanation of GDPR requirements and practical steps to comply when collecting data from EU visitors on your blog.
Open this prompt Learning · Beginner