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AI Refusal Message Clarity & Tone Evaluation

A stimulus-comparison survey for UX researchers and AI product teams to evaluate the clarity, tone, and helpfulness of AI safety and refusal messages. Produces actionable data on user preferences and improvement priorities.

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Q1
Chat Message
Welcome, and thank you for participating in this study. This survey asks about your recent experiences with AI safety and refusal messages — the responses you see when an AI system declines a request. It should take approximately 5–7 minutes to complete. Your participation is entirely voluntary, and you may stop at any time. There are no right or wrong answers — we are interested only in your honest opinions. All responses are confidential, will be anonymized, and reported only in aggregate. Results will be used to improve the design of AI refusal messages. By continuing, you indicate that you understand this information and agree to participate.
Q2
Multiple Choice
In the last 30 days, approximately how often have you encountered an AI safety prompt or refusal message?
  • Never
  • Once
  • 2–3 times
  • 4–6 times
  • 7 or more times
Q3
Multiple Choice
In which types of AI tools or platforms have you encountered these messages? Select all that apply.
  • General-purpose AI assistant (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude)
  • Search engine with AI features
  • Social media bot
  • Customer support chatbot
  • Developer tool or code assistant
  • Productivity app integration
  • Other (please specify)
Q4
Chat Message
Please carefully read the following AI refusal message (Message A): [Insert Message A stimulus text here]
Q5
Opinion Scale
How clear was Message A?
Range: 1 7
Min: Not at all clearMid: NeutralMax: Extremely clear
Q6
Opinion Scale
How helpful is Message A in guiding you toward safe next steps?
Range: 1 7
Min: Not at all helpfulMid: NeutralMax: Extremely helpful
Q7
Multiple Choice
Which words best describe the tone of Message A? Select up to three.
  • Respectful
  • Helpful
  • Clear
  • Reassuring
  • Robotic
  • Vague
  • Judgmental
  • Condescending
Q8
Long Text
If you could edit Message A to improve it, what would you change?
Max chars
Q9
Chat Message
Please carefully read the following AI refusal message (Message B): [Insert Message B stimulus text here]
Q10
Opinion Scale
How clear was Message B?
Range: 1 7
Min: Not at all clearMid: NeutralMax: Extremely clear
Q11
Opinion Scale
How helpful is Message B in guiding you toward safe next steps?
Range: 1 7
Min: Not at all helpfulMid: NeutralMax: Extremely helpful
Q12
Multiple Choice
Which words best describe the tone of Message B? Select up to three.
  • Respectful
  • Helpful
  • Clear
  • Reassuring
  • Robotic
  • Vague
  • Judgmental
  • Condescending
Q13
Long Text
If you could edit Message B to improve it, what would you change?
Max chars
Q14
Multiple Choice
If you encountered a refusal in a real product, which message would you prefer to receive?
  • Message A
  • Message B
  • No preference
Q15
Ranking
Rank the following qualities of a refusal or safety message from most important (1) to least important.
Drag to order (top = most important)
  1. Explains why it can't comply
  2. Offers safe alternatives
  3. Uses plain, simple language
  4. Polite and non-judgmental tone
  5. Brief length (concise)
  6. Links to trustworthy resources
Q16
Multiple Choice
What types of guidance would be most helpful to you after receiving a refusal? Select all that apply.
  • Step-by-step safer method
  • Examples of allowed questions
  • Links to trustworthy resources
  • Short policy summary
  • Offer to rephrase the request
  • Other (please specify)
Q17
Opinion Scale
How important is it to you that an AI provides clear guidance when it cannot fulfill a request?
Range: 1 7
Min: Not at all importantMid: NeutralMax: Extremely important
Q18
Opinion Scale
Overall, how satisfied are you with the AI safety or refusal messages you have encountered in the last 30 days?
Range: 1 7
Min: Very dissatisfiedMid: NeutralMax: Very satisfied
Q19
Long Text
Briefly describe what you were trying to accomplish the last time you encountered an AI refusal message.
Max chars
Q20
Long Text
Based on your responses in this survey, please share any additional thoughts or suggestions about AI safety or refusal messages.
Max chars
Q21
AI Interview
We'd like to explore some of your responses in more detail. An AI moderator will ask you a few brief follow-up questions about your experiences with AI refusal messages.
AI InterviewLength: 2Personality: [Object Object]Mode: Fast
Reference questions: 5
Q22
Dropdown
What is your age?
  • Under 18
  • 18–24
  • 25–34
  • 35–44
  • 45–54
  • 55–64
  • 65 or older
  • Prefer not to say
Q23
Multiple Choice
What is your gender identity?
  • Woman
  • Man
  • Non-binary
  • Self-describe (please specify)
  • Prefer not to say
Q24
Dropdown
In which region do you primarily live?
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • North America
  • Oceania
  • South America
  • Prefer not to say
Q25
Dropdown
What is your highest level of education completed?
  • Some high school or less
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Some college or Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Graduate or professional degree
  • Prefer not to say
Q26
Dropdown
Which of the following best describes your current employment status?
  • Full-time employed
  • Part-time employed
  • Self-employed
  • Student
  • Unemployed
  • Retired
  • Prefer not to say
Q27
Chat Message
Thank you for completing this survey. Your responses have been recorded and will help improve AI safety and refusal message design. If you have any questions about this study, please contact the research team at [insert contact information].

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