OOF™ Origin Open Foundation™

Independent Methodological Authority

Category: AI and Interpretation
Subcategory: Representation and Copy
Module: Digital Original Module (DOM™)
Type: Core Classification Module
Standard: Representation & Copy Standard (RCS™)
Status: Canonical Module
Version: 1.0
Effective Date: 19 March 2026

Canonical Definition

A Digital Original is an asset that originates in digital form
and does not derive from any prior physical or digital source.

A digital original defines its own point of origin and serves
as the primary reference for all its copies and representations.

Why This Matters

Without a clear definition of digital originals:

• digital works may be mistaken for copies
• origin becomes ambiguous
• ownership becomes unclear
• value cannot be properly anchored

Digital creation requires the same structural clarity
as physical origin.

Minimum Implementation Framework (MIF)

Step 1 — Confirm Digital Origin

Ensure the asset is created directly in digital form.

Step 2 — Verify Non-Derivation

Confirm that the asset is not derived from any prior asset.

Step 3 — Assign Original Status

Define the asset as the original source of its structure.

Step 4 — Establish Reference Point

All future copies or representations must reference
this digital original.

Step 5 — Preserve Origin Integrity

The digital original must remain distinguishable
from all derived forms.

Use Case 1 — Digital Artwork Creation

Scenario

An artist creates an artwork directly in digital form.

Application

The file is defined as a digital original under DOM™.

Result

• clear origin is established
• copies can be distinguished
• ownership and value are preserved

Use Case 2 — AI-Generated Digital Asset

Scenario

A digital asset is generated using AI systems
without prior source material.

Application

The output is defined as a digital original.

Result

• origin is clearly defined
• distinction from copies is maintained
• structured classification of AI-generated works

Structural Principle

A digital original defines its own origin.
All copies derive from it.

Closing Statement

Digital creation is not secondary.
It is a new point of origin.