Independent, market-trusted certification for compliance software. The ARDS Certification Mark signals to regulators, enterprise buyers, and system integrators that your product speaks the standard.
Each level builds on the last. L1–L2 are self-declared. L3–L6 require AxiomOrdo assessment.
ards:meta.schemaId.ards:meta.schemaIdards-validate --level schema-valid with zero errorsards:meta envelope with all required fields meeting normative format requirements.ards:meta fields present and correctly formattedurn:uuid: formatards-validate --level core-conformant with zero errorsschema.axiomordo.comEvery certified product receives a cryptographically signed JSON token. Embed it in your artefacts. Link it from your docs. Let machines verify your certification status automatically.
{
"tokenType": "ARDS_CERTIFICATION_TOKEN",
"tokenVersion": "1.0",
"certificateId": "ards-cert-2026-000001",
"holder": {
"organisation": "Your Company Ltd",
"product": "CompliancePro",
"productVersion": "4.0.0"
},
"certification": {
"level": "ARDS_CERTIFIED_GENERATOR",
"levelCode": "ARDS-CG-001",
"ardsVersion": "1.0.0",
"domainPacks": ["FuelEU", "CBAM"],
"schemaFamilies": ["obligation-record", "evidence-artefact", "compliance-verdict"]
},
"validity": {
"issuedAt": "2026-06-01T00:00:00Z",
"expiresAt": "2027-06-01T00:00:00Z",
"foundingPartner": true
},
"registry": {
"directoryUrl": "https://registry.axiomordo.com/certified/your-company-ltd",
"verificationUrl": "https://registry.axiomordo.com/verify/ards-cert-2026-000001",
"tokenUrl": "https://registry.axiomordo.com/tokens/ards-cert-2026-000001.json"
},
"issuedBy": "AxiomOrdo Group",
"signature": "<AxiomOrdo-signed-hash>"
}Eight stages from application to issued token. L1–L2 are self-declared. L3–L6 go through formal assessment.
Complete the product readiness checklist and run ards-validate against your outputs. Download the assessment guide from the registry.
Submit via standards@axiomordo.com. Include product description, claimed conformance level, target domain packs, and a sample artefact set.
30-minute call with the AxiomOrdo Certification Committee to confirm scope, agree the test plan, and schedule the assessment window.
AxiomOrdo runs your product against the conformance test suite. You receive a detailed test report with pass/fail status for every test case.
One remediation cycle is included. Fix any failures and re-submit the affected test cases within 60 days at no additional cost.
The Certification Committee issues a formal decision. Successful applicants receive a Certification Report and a draft token for review.
On fee confirmation, AxiomOrdo signs and publishes your Certification Token to the registry. You receive the signed JSON file for embedding.
Your product appears in the ARDS Certified Directory at registry.axiomordo.com/certified, searchable by level, domain pack, and jurisdiction.
Founding-period pricing is available to the first 20 certified products. These rates will not be offered after the initial cohort closes.
| Level | Name | Founding Fee | Annual Renewal | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1–L2 | Schema-Valid / Core Conformant | Free | Free | Self-declaration badge, validator access |
| L3 | Extended Conformant | £8,000 | £3,000 | Assessment, report, token, directory listing |
| L4 | Certified Generator | £25,000–£50,000 | £8,000 | Full test suite, token, mark licence, directory |
| L5 | Certified Consumer | £5,000–£10,000 / domain | £3,000 / domain | Interop testing, token, domain badge |
| L6 | Certified Platform | £50,000–£100,000 | £20,000 | Full audit, premier directory placement, co-marketing |
The authoritative public registry of ARDS-certified products and platforms. Updated in real time as certifications are issued and renewed.
Be among the first products listed. Founding partners receive premier directory placement, co-marketing support, and the lowest certification fees we will ever offer.
Apply Now →The ARDS certification marks are licensed exclusively to holders of valid Certification Tokens. Use is governed by the following rules.
Anyone can verify a certification token in real time at:
registry.axiomordo.com/verify/{certificateId}
The endpoint returns the full token JSON and current validity status.