diff --git a/src/dto/scorecard.dto.ts b/src/dto/scorecard.dto.ts
index c310bec..cbbbd84 100644
--- a/src/dto/scorecard.dto.ts
+++ b/src/dto/scorecard.dto.ts
@@ -72,7 +72,6 @@ export class ScorecardQuestionBaseDto {
     example: 'Provide detailed information.',
   })
   @IsString()
-  @IsNotEmpty()
   guidelines: string;
 
   @ApiProperty({ description: 'The weight of the question', example: 10 })