ACRS v1.1 Standard

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What is the ACRS Standard?

The AI Commerce Readiness Standard (ACRS) v1.1 is an independent framework developed by Datavision to measure how well a business can be found, understood, and transacted with by AI systems. Every listing on discoverable.ie is scored against 22 individual checks across three tiers. Audits are powered by the futureproofwebsite.com engine.

The Three Tiers

Each tier builds on the last. Pass all checks in a tier to achieve certification at that level.

1

Tier 1 — Foundational

Basic AI discoverability. Your business can be found and described by AI systems.

  • HTTPS everywhere, with an HSTS header
  • LocalBusiness / Organization JSON-LD schema
  • robots.txt allows AI answer bots
  • sitemap.xml present
  • Fast and responsive on mobile (Core Web Vitals)
Typically Grade D–C
2

Tier 2 — Structured

Schema-compliant and machine-readable. AI systems can extract structured data reliably.

  • llms.txt (200+ words, with contact)
  • AI-usage policy (robots.txt / Content-Signal / ai.txt)
  • FAQPage schema (5+ Q&As)
  • Machine-readable pricing
  • Opening hours & service area
Typically Grade B
3

Tier 3 — Agentic

Full agentic commerce readiness. AI agents can transact on behalf of customers.

  • Bookable Action schema (ContactAction / ReserveAction)
  • Service catalogue (ItemList of services)
  • A live agent endpoint — UCP manifest, product feed, or MCP/A2A
  • Product feed consistent with on-page schema
  • Verified identity (company reg. / VAT)
Typically Grade A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AI Readiness for a business?
AI Readiness means your business can be accurately found, understood, and acted upon by AI systems, language models, and autonomous agents. A ready business has clear structured data, machine-readable contact details, consistent branding across the web, and explicitly declared permissions for AI systems to transact on behalf of customers.
What is the ACRS v1.1 standard?
The ACRS (AI Commerce Readiness Standard) v1.1 is an independent scoring framework developed by Datavision covering 22 individual checks across three tiers. Every listing on discoverable.ie is scored against this standard. Businesses scoring 40 or above receive a grade and tier certification displayed on their profile.
What are the three ACRS tiers?
Tier 1 covers the fundamentals: HTTPS, LocalBusiness schema, an AI-crawlable site, a sitemap, and good mobile performance. Tier 2 adds readability: a complete llms.txt, an AI-usage policy, FAQ and pricing schema, and service pages. Tier 3 is full agentic readiness: a bookable Action, a service catalogue, and a live agent endpoint (UCP manifest, product feed, or MCP/A2A).
How is a business scored?
Each of the 22 ACRS checks carries a point value. The total score is calculated out of 100, and a letter grade (A through F) is assigned. Scans are performed by the futureproofwebsite.com audit engine and renewed every six months or on request.
Why does AI discoverability matter for Irish SMEs?
AI assistants and language models are increasingly used to research and recommend local services. Businesses that lack schema markup, machine-readable contact data, and AI permissions are routinely ignored or misrepresented. Getting AI-ready now ensures your business appears in AI-generated recommendations as this channel grows.
How do I get listed and scored?
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