TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Universal Commerce Data Model — Version 2.0

Open specification for truthful, verifiable, and portable product data across all platforms, marketplaces, and AI systems.

Status
Working Draft
Created
February 2026
Author
Aaron Adolfo Grego Rell
License
CC BY 4.0

Abstract

The Universal Commerce Data Model (UCDM) is an open specification that defines how to represent any product truthfully, verifiably, and portably across all platforms, marketplaces, and AI systems.

1. Semantic Truth

A 13-layer data model that captures the complete commercial identity of any product, from a handmade candle to a jet engine.

2. Verifiable Trust

A four-level evidence framework (E0–E3) that makes every product claim auditable, with optional W3C Verifiable Credential wrapping at the highest level.

3. Universal Portability

A projection system that renders UCDM data into any target format — Schema.org for search engines, GS1 Digital Link for supply chains, LLM Cards for AI agents, and Digital Product Passports for EU regulatory compliance.

Design Goals

UCDM is built on six non-negotiable principles:

Truth Before Optimization

Accuracy takes priority over conversion rates, search rankings, or performance metrics. Every single time. If the data isn't true, nothing built on top of it matters.

Explicit Over Implicit

Nothing important is left to guesswork. States, attributes, constraints, and evidence are declared openly. What you see is precisely what exists.

Evidence-Backed Claims

Meaningful claims require verifiable proof. Not promises. Not marketing copy. Not 'trust us.' Actual, traceable, auditable evidence.

Portable & Sovereign

Merchants own their data completely. Export it, migrate it, take it anywhere. No platform holds your truth hostage.

Auditable by Design

Every change is tracked. Every claim has a trail. Manipulation doesn't just become difficult — it becomes visible.

Universal & Extensible

Works across every industry, platform, and language on earth. From artisan workshops to global supply chains. Grows without breaking.

Complete Technical Specification

The full specification document includes detailed entity definitions, JSON Schema specifications, conformance levels, and implementation guidelines.

Download Full Specification (PDF)