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# update_content_standards

> update_content_standards modifies an existing content standards configuration in AdCP, creating a new version for audit purposes.

# update\_content\_standards

Update an existing content standards configuration. Creates a new version.

**Response time**: \< 1s

## Request

**Schema**: [update-content-standards-request.json](https://adcontextprotocol.org/schemas/v3/content-standards/update-content-standards-request.json)

| Parameter               | Type           | Required | Description                                                                                                             |
| ----------------------- | -------------- | -------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `standards_id`          | string         | Yes      | ID of the standards configuration to update                                                                             |
| `scope`                 | object         | No       | Updated scope                                                                                                           |
| `policies`              | PolicyEntry\[] | No       | Updated array of policies. Replaces existing policies; use stable `policy_id` values to track policies across versions. |
| `calibration_exemplars` | object         | No       | Updated training exemplars (pass/fail)                                                                                  |

### Example Request

```json theme={null}
{
  "$schema": "/schemas/content-standards/update-content-standards-request.json",
  "idempotency_key": "b0c1d2e3-f4a5-4678-b901-678901234567",
  "standards_id": "nike_emea_safety",
  "policies": [
    {
      "policy_id": "no_violence",
      "policy_categories": ["brand_safety"],
      "enforcement": "must",
      "policy": "Avoid content depicting violence, weapons, or physical aggression."
    },
    {
      "policy_id": "no_controversial_politics",
      "policy_categories": ["brand_suitability"],
      "enforcement": "must",
      "policy": "Avoid controversial political content."
    },
    {
      "policy_id": "no_adult_themes",
      "policy_categories": ["brand_safety"],
      "enforcement": "must",
      "policy": "Avoid adult, sexual, or mature themes."
    },
    {
      "policy_id": "no_hate_speech",
      "policy_categories": ["brand_safety"],
      "enforcement": "must",
      "policy": "Block hate speech and illegal activities."
    }
  ],
  "calibration_exemplars": {
    "pass": [
      { "type": "url", "value": "https://espn.com/nba/story/_/id/12345/lakers-win", "language": "en" },
      { "type": "url", "value": "https://healthline.com/fitness/cardio-workout", "language": "en" },
      { "type": "url", "value": "https://runnersworld.com/training/marathon-tips", "language": "en" }
    ],
    "fail": [
      { "type": "url", "value": "https://tabloid.example.com/celebrity-scandal", "language": "en" },
      { "type": "url", "value": "https://gambling.example.com/betting-guide", "language": "en" }
    ]
  }
}
```

## Response

**Schema**: [update-content-standards-response.json](https://adcontextprotocol.org/schemas/v3/content-standards/update-content-standards-response.json)

### Success Response

```json theme={null}
{
  "$schema": "/schemas/content-standards/update-content-standards-response.json",
  "status": "completed",
  "success": true,
  "standards_id": "nike_emea_safety"
}
```

### Error Response

```json theme={null}
{
  "$schema": "/schemas/content-standards/update-content-standards-response.json",
  "status": "completed",
  "success": false,
  "errors": [
    {
      "code": "REFERENCE_NOT_FOUND",
      "field": "standards_id",
      "message": "Referenced resource does not exist or is not accessible"
    }
  ]
}
```

## Related Tasks

* [get\_content\_standards](./get_content_standards) - Get current configuration
* [create\_content\_standards](./create_content_standards) - Create a new configuration