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Introducing ACP Certification — The Quality Standard for Agent Commerce

Today we're launching ACP Certification — a quality standard for agent commerce storefronts. Brands that earn certification get priority in AI agent recommendations, and consumers get confidence that certified storefronts meet real quality standards.

Why certification matters

AI agents make recommendations based on data. When an agent recommends a product, it needs to trust that the storefront behind it is accurate, reliable, and responsive. Without a quality standard, agents have no way to distinguish a well-maintained storefront from an abandoned one.

ACP Certification solves this. It gives agents a reliable signal of storefront quality, and it gives brands a way to prove they take agent commerce seriously.

What's tested

Certification evaluates five categories, weighted by their importance to agent commerce:

  • Protocol Compliance (30%) — Your API works correctly and follows the ACP spec. Every endpoint responds with valid data structures.
  • Data Quality (25%) — Product data is accurate, complete, and fresh. Prices match reality. Descriptions are useful for agents.
  • Performance (20%) — Fast responses, high uptime, reliable service. Agents need sub-second responses to serve users well.
  • Commerce Readiness (15%) — Pricing, offers, and transactions are properly configured. The full commerce lifecycle works end-to-end.
  • Trust & Reputation (10%) — Good feedback, low disputes, maintained trust scores. A track record of reliability.

    • The four certification levels

    Platinum (Score: 90-100)

    Exemplary in every category. Platinum storefronts get the highest agent ranking, a premium badge, and featured placement in the Cresva directory. This is the standard to aim for.

    Gold (Score: 75-89)

    High quality with strong performance across all areas. Gold storefronts get high agent ranking, a gold badge, and directory listing. Most well-maintained storefronts achieve Gold on their first certification.

    Silver (Score: 60-74)

    Meets ACP standards with room for improvement. Silver storefronts get standard ranking and a silver badge. The certification report shows exactly where to improve.

    Bronze (Score: 50-59)

    Meets minimum requirements. Bronze storefronts get certified status and a bronze badge. It's a starting point — the test results guide you toward higher levels.

    How to get certified

  • Set up your storefront — Import your catalog, configure pricing, and connect to Cresva
  • Run the test — Launch the automated certification test from your dashboard. It takes about 30 seconds
  • Fix any issues — We tell you exactly what to fix. Each failing test includes specific guidance
  • Earn your badge — Once certified, embed the badge on your site. It links to a verification page that proves your certification is real

    • Certification is free for all Cresva users. Certificates are valid for 90 days, with auto-recertification checks to keep them current.

    Verifiable badges

    Every certified brand gets an embeddable badge that links to a public verification page. When someone clicks the badge, they see the brand name, certification level, score, and validity dates. No trust-me-bro — it's all verifiable.

    What's next

    We're working on certification analytics in the dashboard, historical score tracking, and recommendations for improving your score. We're also exploring certification requirements for specific verticals like fashion, electronics, and groceries.

    Get started at cresva.ai/signup or learn more on the certification page.

    Questions about certification? Reach out at developers@cresva.ai or join our GitHub discussions.