What design partners receive
The Design Partner Program is a founding cohort of early operators who engage during the ACF v1.0 launch period to refine the certification process, provide feedback on test methodology, and help shape the standard.
Design Partners receive:
- Free Tier 1 + Tier 2 certification ($1,098 value)
- 30% permanent discount on all future certifications
- Founding listing in the public registry with "Design Partner" badge
- Early access to new test suites and module previews before public release
- Input rights on standard revision proposals
- Priority auditor assignment — no queue wait
7 slots remaining. The program is limited to 10 slots. Once filled, it will not reopen.
Program Status
What we ask in return
Design partners commit to three things. That is all.
- 1
Complete one certification cycle
Complete at least one full certification cycle within 90 days of program acceptance. This is the core commitment — the feedback only matters if you've run the process.
- 2
Provide structured feedback
Complete a structured feedback survey after your certification cycle, plus an optional 30-minute call with the ACF team. Your input directly shapes the standard.
- 3
Allow public reference
Allow ACF to publicly reference you as a founding design partner. You retain approval rights over any specific public statement before it is published. No surprise announcements.
There is no exclusivity requirement. Design partners may hold certifications or participate in other AI trust programs simultaneously.