Prompt Task Contract Template
Use this for recurring prompts that matter enough to reuse, share, or put into a workflow.
Task Contract
Name: Owner: Use case: Last reviewed:
Role
The model should respond as:
[specific role, expertise, and stance]
Context
Relevant background:
- Audience:
- Source material:
- Business/process context:
- Known constraints:
Task
The model should:
Constraints
- Length:
- Tone:
- Must include:
- Must avoid:
- Sources/facts policy:
Output Format
[exact shape of the expected output]
Uncertainty And Validation
- If required information is missing, write
[missing]. - If a claim is inferred rather than sourced, mark
[inference]. - If a claim should be verified before use, mark
[verify]. - Human review required before:
Test Examples
| Example | Expected behavior | Pass/fail |
|---|---|---|
| Normal input | Produces expected output | |
| Missing input | Marks [missing] | |
| Risky factual input | Marks [verify] |