RAG Pipeline System Prompt Template

A production system-prompt template for retrieval-grounded answers with citation, access-control, and empty-retrieval handling rules.

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Write a production-ready system prompt for a retrieval-augmented generation pipeline.

Include:
- a strict instruction to answer from retrieved context only
- citation requirements tied to source identifiers
- behavior for empty, conflicting, or low-confidence retrieval
- access-control boundaries and a rule against exposing hidden context
- a concise answer structure suitable for an enterprise copilot

Return the system prompt followed by a short checklist for implementation review.