OOF™ Origin Open Foundation™

Independent Methodology Authority

OriginID: OOF-OID-AI-CLIA-2026-04-21-0001
Category: AI & Interpretation
Subcategory: Cognitive Architecture & Decision Integrity
Type: Foundational Integrity Standard

Version: 1.0
Status: Canonical · Open Standard
Effective Date: 21 April 2026

Authority: OOF™ Origin Open Foundation™
Protection: MIP™ — Methodological Intellectual Property
Canonical Language: English (UCL™)

Canonical Definition

Cognitive Layer Integrity defines the non-bypassable conditions
under which an AI system's cognition remains valid, controlled,
and stable during operation.

A system is cognitively valid only if its reasoning, memory,
and identity operate within defined and enforceable integrity conditions.

A. Standard Abstract

This standard establishes the minimum conditions required
for cognition to be considered valid.

It defines the structural requirements that prevent cognitive drift,
inconsistency, and loss of control during operation.

It separates valid cognitive systems from systems
that only appear functional.

B. Core Principle

Cognition must remain controlled, consistent, and verifiable at all times.

C. Core Conditions

A system is valid only if all of the following conditions are satisfied:

• Information used in cognition is verifiable or validated.
• All decisions operate within defined and enforceable boundaries.
• Reasoning remains logically consistent and free of contradiction.
• Memory and context remain stable and are not corrupted.
• The system maintains consistent internal structure and behavior over time.

D. Non-Bypassable Rule

All conditions defined in this standard are non-bypassable.

No cognitive process may occur outside these conditions.

E. Validity State

A system is valid only if all cognitive conditions are continuously
satisfied during operation.

F. Invalid State

A system is invalid if any of the following occurs:

• information is unverified or bypasses validation
• decisions occur outside defined boundaries
• reasoning is contradictory or unstable
• memory is corrupted or inconsistent
• identity or system behavior becomes fragmented

G. Scope

This standard applies to:

• AI reasoning systems
• autonomous agents
• decision-making systems
• multi-agent environments
• adaptive and learning systems

H. Methodology

Cognitive Layer Integrity is evaluated during operation,
not only at design.

It is independent of:

• model architecture
• infrastructure
• vendor
• deployment environment

The standard evaluates cognitive validity as a runtime condition.

I. System Position

This standard operates as the cognitive integrity layer
within the OOF methodology system.

It defines the conditions under which cognition itself
is considered valid.

Compatibility

Compatible with ORGS™ under OGS-VFM™ constitutional layer.

Canonical Closing Statement

If cognition is not controlled, it is not valid.

→ TVM — Truth Validation Module
→ GCM — Governance and Constraint Module
→ RCM — Reasoning and Correction Module
→ MCM — Memory and Continuity Module
→ ISM — Identity and Structure Module

About the CLIA® — Cognitive Layer Integrity Standard
CLIA® — Cognitive Integrity for Real-World AI
Self-Declaration Framework — CLIA®