Digital Original Module (DOM™)
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
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
as physical origin.
Minimum Implementation Framework (MIF)
Step 1 — Confirm Digital OriginEnsure 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
ScenarioAn 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
ScenarioA 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