diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ To use the model directly, there are many ways to get started, choose one of the
 ```
 <|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|>
 
-<|eot_id|>{ SYS Prompt }<|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>
+{ SYS Prompt }<|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|>
 
 { USER Prompt }<|eot_id|>{{ end }}<|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|>