chore: align asset/dataset terminology

README.md

@@ -25,12 +25,12 @@ __*dataspace*__.
 
 ## Introduction
 
-Sharing data between autonomous entities requires the provision of metadata to facilitate the transfer of assets by making use of a data transfer (or application layer) protocol.
+Sharing data between autonomous entities requires the provision of metadata to facilitate the transfer of datasets by making use of a data transfer (or application layer) protocol.
 The __Dataspace Protocol__ defines how this metadata is provisioned:
 
-1. How data assets are deployed as [DCAT Catalogs](https://www.w3.org/TR/vocab-dcat-3/) and usage control is expressed as [ODRL Policies](https://www.w3.org/TR/odrl-model/).
+1. How data datasets are deployed as [DCAT Catalogs](https://www.w3.org/TR/vocab-dcat-3/) and usage control is expressed as [ODRL Policies](https://www.w3.org/TR/odrl-model/).
 2. How contract agreements that govern data usage are syntactically expressed and electronically negotiated.
-3. How data assets are accessed using data transfer protocols.
+3. How datasets are accessed using data transfer protocols.
 
 These specifications build on protocols located in the [ISO OSI   model (ISO/IEC 7498-1:1994)](https://www.iso.org/standard/20269.html) layers, like HTTPS.
 The purpose of this specification is to define interactions between systems independent of such protocols, but describing how to implement it in an unambiguous and extensible way.

catalog/catalog.protocol.md

@@ -6,9 +6,9 @@ This document outlines the catalog protocol. The following terms are used:
 
 - A _**message type**_ defines the structure of a _message_.
 - A _**message**_  is an instantiation of a _message type_.
-- A _**catalog**_ is a [DCAT catalog](https://www.w3.org/TR/vocab-dcat-3/) offered by a _provider_
-- a _**catalog service**_ is a provider participant agent that advertises offered assets
-- A _**consumer**_ is a participant agent that requests access to an offered asset.
+- A _**catalog**_ is a [DCAT catalog](https://www.w3.org/TR/vocab-dcat-3/) offered by a _provider_.
+- a _**catalog service**_ is a provider participant agent that advertises offered datasets.
+- A _**consumer**_ is a participant agent that requests access to an offered datasets.
 
 The catalog protocol defines a how a `Catalog` is requested from a catalog service by a consumer using an abstract message exchange format. The concrete message exchange wire
 format is defined in binding specifications.
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ be defined in the relevant catalog binding specification.
 
 #### Description
 
-The catalog contains all [Asset Entries](#31-asset-entry) which the requester shall see.
+The catalog contains all [Datasets](#31-dataset) which the requester shall see.
 
 
 ### 2.3 CatalogError
@@ -112,24 +112,24 @@ The catalog service may require an authorization token. Details for including th
 
 This section describes how the IDS Information Model maps to DCAT resources.
 
-### 3.1 Asset Entry
+### 3.1 Dataset
 
-An `Asset Entry` is a [DCAT Dataset](https://www.w3.org/TR/vocab-dcat-3/#Class:Dataset) with the following attributes:
+A `Dataset` is a [DCAT Dataset](https://www.w3.org/TR/vocab-dcat-3/#Class:Dataset) with the following attributes:
 
 #### 3.1.1 odrl:hasPolicy
 
-An asset entry Dataset must have 1..N `hasPolicy` attributes that contain an ODRL `Offer` defining the usage control policy associated with the asset. Offers must NOT contain any
-target attributes. The target of an offer is the asset associated with the containing asset entry.
+A `Dataset` must have 1..N `hasPolicy` attributes that contain an ODRL `Offer` defining the usage control policy associated with the dataset. Offers must NOT contain any
+target attributes. The target of an offer is the associated dataset.
 
-> Note: As `odrl:hasPolicy rdfs:domain odrl:Asset` and `AssetEntry isA dcat:Dataset`, each `Asset Entry` is also an `odrl:Asset` from an ODRL perspective.
+> Note: As `odrl:hasPolicy rdfs:domain odrl:Asset` and `dspace:Dataset isA dcat:Dataset`, each `Dataset` is also an `odrl:Asset` from an ODRL perspective.
 
 ### 3.2 Distributions
 
-An asset may contain 0..N [DCAT Distributions](https://www.w3.org/TR/vocab-dcat-3/#Class:Distribution). Each distribution must have at least one `DataService` which specifies where
-the distribution is obtained. Specifically, a `DataService` specifies the endpoint for initiating a `ContractNegotiation` and `AssetTransfer`.
+A dataset may contain 0..N [DCAT Distributions](https://www.w3.org/TR/vocab-dcat-3/#Class:Distribution). Each distribution must have at least one `DataService` which specifies where
+the distribution is obtained. Specifically, a `DataService` specifies the endpoint for initiating a `ContractNegotiation` and `TransferProcess`.
 
-A Distribution may have 0..N `hasPolicy` attributes that contain an ODRL `Offer` defining the usage control policy associated with the asset and this explicit `Distribution`.
-Offers must NOT contain any target attributes. The target of an offer is the asset entry that contains the distribution.
+A Distribution may have 0..N `hasPolicy` attributes that contain an ODRL `Offer` defining the usage control policy associated with the dataset and this explicit `Distribution`.
+Offers must NOT contain any target attributes. The target of an offer is the dataset that contains the distribution.
 
 Support for `hasPolicy` attributes on a `Distribution` is optional. Implementations may choose not to support this feature, in which case they should return an appropriate error
 message to clients.

catalog/message/example/dcat.distribution.example.json

@@ -2,15 +2,15 @@
     "@context":  "https://w3id.org/dspace/v0.8/context.json",
     "@id": "http://provider.com/catalog1/dataset1/",
     "@type": "dcat:Dataset",
-    "dct:title": "IDS Dataset #1",
+    "dct:title": "Dataset #1",
     "dct:description": [
       {
         "@language": "en",
-        "@value": "This is the number 1 data asset of the IDS. The consumer must be a TRUST_PLUS certified connector."
+        "@value": "This is the number 1 dataset. The consumer must be a TRUST_PLUS certified connector."
       },
       {
         "@language": "de",
-        "@value": "Dies ist das Nummer 1 Data Asset im IDS. Der Consumer muss ein TRUST_PLUS zertifizierter Connector sein."
+        "@value": "Dies ist das Nummer 1 dataset. Der Consumer muss ein TRUST_PLUS zertifizierter Connector sein."
       }
     ],
     "dcat:keyword": [

catalog/message/example/dcat.distribution.example.option1.json

@@ -2,20 +2,19 @@
   "@context": "https://w3id.org/dspace/v0.8/context.json",
   "@id": "http://provider.com/catalog1/dataset1/",
   "@type": "dcat:Dataset",
-  "dct:title": "IDS Dataset Collection",
+  "dct:title": "Dataset Collection",
   "dct:description": [
     {
       "@language": "en",
-      "@value": "This dataset includes all assets which identifiers comply to the pattern 'urn:guid:[A-F0-9]{8}\\-[A-F0-9]{4}\\-[A-F0-9]{4}\\-[A-F0-9]{4}\\-[A-F0-9]{12}'. A download via a S3 transfer costs 5 EUR, while the HTTP_REST transfer option costs only 2 EUR. The consumer must be a TRUST_PLUS certfified connector. No further distribution is allowed."
+      "@value": "This dataset includes all datasets which identifiers comply to the pattern 'urn:guid:[A-F0-9]{8}\\-[A-F0-9]{4}\\-[A-F0-9]{4}\\-[A-F0-9]{4}\\-[A-F0-9]{12}'. A download via a S3 transfer costs 5 EUR, while the HTTP_REST transfer option costs only 2 EUR. The consumer must be a TRUST_PLUS certfified connector. No further distribution is allowed."
     },
     {
       "@language": "de",
-      "@value": "Dieses Dataset bezeichnet alle Assets, deren Identifier dem Pattern 'urn:guid:[A-F0-9]{8}\\-[A-F0-9]{4}\\-[A-F0-9]{4}\\-[A-F0-9]{4}\\-[A-F0-9]{12}' folgen. Ein Transfer via S3 kostet etwa 5 Euro, wohingegen der Transfer via HTTP_RESt nur mit etwa 2 Euro zu Buche schlägt. Der Consumer muss ein TRUST_PLUS zertifizierter Connetor sein. Eine Weiterverbreitung ist nicht gestattet."
+      "@value": "Dieses Dataset bezeichnet alle Datasets, deren Identifier dem Pattern 'urn:guid:[A-F0-9]{8}\\-[A-F0-9]{4}\\-[A-F0-9]{4}\\-[A-F0-9]{4}\\-[A-F0-9]{12}' folgen. Ein Transfer via S3 kostet etwa 5 Euro, wohingegen der Transfer via HTTP_RESt nur mit etwa 2 Euro zu Buche schlägt. Der Consumer muss ein TRUST_PLUS zertifizierter Connetor sein. Eine Weiterverbreitung ist nicht gestattet."
     }
   ],
   "dcat:keyword": [
     "data space",
-    "data asset",
     "dcat dataset",
     "collection"
   ],

catalog/message/example/dcat.distribution.example.option2.json

@@ -2,20 +2,19 @@
     "@context":  "https://w3id.org/dspace/v0.8/context.json",
     "@id": "http://provider.com/catalog1/dataset1/",
     "@type": "dcat:Dataset",
-    "dct:title": "IDS Dataset Collection",
+    "dct:title": "Dataset Collection",
     "dct:description": [
       {
         "@language": "en",
-        "@value": "This dataset includes all assets which identifiers comply to the pattern 'urn\\:guid\\:[A-F0-9]{8}\\-[A-F0-9]{4}\\-[A-F0-9]{4}\\-[A-F0-9]{4}\\-[A-F0-9]{12}'. A download via an S3 transfer costs 5 EUR, while the HTTP_REST transfer option costs only 2 EUR. The consumer must be a TRUST_PLUS certfified connector. No further distribution is allowed."
+        "@value": "This dataset includes all datasets which identifiers comply to the pattern 'urn\\:guid\\:[A-F0-9]{8}\\-[A-F0-9]{4}\\-[A-F0-9]{4}\\-[A-F0-9]{4}\\-[A-F0-9]{12}'. A download via an S3 transfer costs 5 EUR, while the HTTP_REST transfer option costs only 2 EUR. The consumer must be a TRUST_PLUS certfified connector. No further distribution is allowed."
       },
       {
         "@language": "de",
-        "@value": "Dieses Dataset bezeichnet alle Assets, deren Identifier dem Pattern 'urn:guid:[A-F0-9]{8}\\-[A-F0-9]{4}\\-[A-F0-9]{4}\\-[A-F0-9]{4}\\-[A-F0-9]{12}' folgen. Ein Transfer via S3 kostet etwa 5 Euro, wohingegen der Transfer via HTTP_RESt nur mit etwa 2 Euro zu Buche schlägt.. Der Consumer muss ein TRUST_PLUS zertifizierter Connetor sein. Eine Weiterverbreitung ist nicht gestattet."
+        "@value": "Dieses Dataset bezeichnet alle Datasets, deren Identifier dem Pattern 'urn:guid:[A-F0-9]{8}\\-[A-F0-9]{4}\\-[A-F0-9]{4}\\-[A-F0-9]{4}\\-[A-F0-9]{12}' folgen. Ein Transfer via S3 kostet etwa 5 Euro, wohingegen der Transfer via HTTP_RESt nur mit etwa 2 Euro zu Buche schlägt.. Der Consumer muss ein TRUST_PLUS zertifizierter Connetor sein. Eine Weiterverbreitung ist nicht gestattet."
       }
     ],
     "dcat:keyword": [
       "data space",
-      "data asset",
       "dcat dataset",
       "collection"
     ],

model/model.md

@@ -16,24 +16,24 @@ Note that all relationships are multiplicities unless specified.
   Dataspace Authority may require participants to obtain some form of business certification. A Dataspace authority may also impose technical requirements such as support for the
   technical enforcement of specific usage policies.
 - A `Participant` is a member of one or more `Dataspaces`. A participant registers `Participant Agents` that perform tasks on its behalf.
-- A `Participant Agent` performs tasks such as publishing a catalog or engaging in an asset transfer. In order to accomplish these tasks, a participant agent may
+- A `Participant Agent` performs tasks such as publishing a catalog or engaging in a dataset transfer. In order to accomplish these tasks, a participant agent may
   use a _**verifiable presentation**_ generated from a _**credential**_ obtained from a third-party issuer. A participant agent may also use an _**ID token**_ issued by a
   third-party identity provider. Note that a participant agent is a logical construct and does not necessarily correspond to a single runtime process.
 - An `Identity Provider` is a trust anchor that generates `ID tokens` used to verify the identity of a `Participant Agent`. Multiple identity providers may operate in
   a dataspace. The types and semantics of ID tokens are not part of this specification. An identity provider may be a third-party or a participant itself (for example, in the case
   of decentralized identifiers).
-- A `Credential Issuer` issues _verifiable credentials_ used by participant agents to allow access to assets and verify usage control.
+- A `Credential Issuer` issues _verifiable credentials_ used by participant agents to allow access to datasets and verify usage control.
 
 The diagram below depicts the relationships between `ParticipantAgent` types:
 
 ![](./m.participant.entities.png)
 
 - A `CatalogService` is a `Participant Agent` that makes a [DCAT Catalog](https://www.w3.org/TR/vocab-dcat-3/#Class:Catalog) available to other participants.
-- A `Catalog` contains one or more `Asset Entries`, which are [DCAT Datasets](https://www.w3.org/TR/vocab-dcat-3/#Class:Dataset). A `Catalog` also contains **_at least one_**
-  [DCAT DataService](https://www.w3.org/TR/vocab-dcat-3/#Class:Data_Service) that references a `Connector` where assets may be obtained.
-- An `Asset Entry` has **one** `Offer`, which is an [ODRL Offer](https://www.w3.org/TR/odrl-model/#policy-offer) describing the _usage control policy_ associated with the asset.
-- A `Connector` is a `Participant Agent` that performs `Contract Negotiation` and `Asset Transfer` operations with another connector. An outcome of a `ContractNegotiation` may
-  be the production of an `Agreement`, which is an [ODRL Agreement](https://www.w3.org/TR/odrl-model/#policy-agreement) defining the _usage control policy_ agreed to for an asset.
+- A `Catalog` contains one or more `Datasets`, which are [DCAT Datasets](https://www.w3.org/TR/vocab-dcat-3/#Class:Dataset). A `Catalog` also contains **_at least one_**
+  [DCAT DataService](https://www.w3.org/TR/vocab-dcat-3/#Class:Data_Service) that references a `Connector` where datasets may be obtained.
+- An `Dataset` has **one** `Offer`, which is an [ODRL Offer](https://www.w3.org/TR/odrl-model/#policy-offer) describing the _usage control policy_ associated with the dataset.
+- A `Connector` is a `Participant Agent` that performs `Contract Negotiation` and `Transfer Process` operations with another connector. An outcome of a `ContractNegotiation` may
+  be the production of an `Agreement`, which is an [ODRL Agreement](https://www.w3.org/TR/odrl-model/#policy-agreement) defining the _usage control policy_ agreed to for a dataset.
 
 ## 2.2 Classes
 
@@ -48,18 +48,18 @@ The classes and definitions used in the dataspace protocol are reused from diffe
 
 A `Catalog` is a [DCAT Catalog](https://www.w3.org/TR/vocab-dcat-3/#Class:Catalog) with the following attributes:
 
-- 0..N  `Asset Entries`. Since a catalog may be dynamically generated for a request based on the requesting participant's credentials it is possible for it to contain 0 matching
-  asset entries. (DCAT PROFILE)
-- 1..N [DCAT DataService](https://www.w3.org/TR/vocab-dcat-3/#Class:Data_Service) that references a `Connector` where assets may be obtained. (DCAT PROFILE)
+- 0..N  `Datasets`. Since a catalog may be dynamically generated for a request based on the requesting participant's credentials it is possible for it to contain 0 matching
+  datasets. (DCAT PROFILE)
+- 1..N [DCAT DataService](https://www.w3.org/TR/vocab-dcat-3/#Class:Data_Service) that references a `Connector` where datasets may be obtained. (DCAT PROFILE)
 
-### 2.2.2 Asset Entry
+### 2.2.2 Dataset
 
-An `Asset Entry` is a [DCAT Dataset](https://www.w3.org/TR/vocab-dcat-3/#Class:Dataset) with the following attributes:
+A `Dataset` is a [DCAT Dataset](https://www.w3.org/TR/vocab-dcat-3/#Class:Dataset) with the following attributes:
 
-- 1..N `hasPolicy` attributes that contain an ODRL `Offer` defining the usage control policy associated with the asset. **_Offers must NOT contain any target attributes. The
-  target of an offer is the asset associated with the containing asset entry._** (ODRL PROFILE)
+- 1..N `hasPolicy` attributes that contain an ODRL `Offer` defining the usage control policy associated with the dataset. **_Offers must NOT contain any target attributes. The
+  target of an offer is the associated dataset._** (ODRL PROFILE)
 - 1..N [DCAT Distributions](https://www.w3.org/TR/vocab-dcat-3/#Class:Distribution). Each distribution must have at least one `DataService` which specifies where the distribution
-  is obtained. Specifically, a `DataService` specifies the endpoint for initiating a `ContractNegotiation` and `AssetTransfer`. (DCAT PROFILE)
+  is obtained. Specifically, a `DataService` specifies the endpoint for initiating a `ContractNegotiation` and `TransferProcess`. (DCAT PROFILE)
 
 ### 2.2.3 Offer
 
@@ -73,5 +73,5 @@ An `Offer` is an [ODRL Offer](https://www.w3.org/TR/odrl-model/#policy-offer) wi
 
 An `Agreement` is an [ODRL Agreement](https://www.w3.org/TR/odrl-model/#policy-agreement) with the following attributes:
 
-- The `Agreement` class must include one `target` attribute that is the UUID of the asset the agreement is associated with. An agreement is therefore associated with **EXACTLY
-  ONE** asset. (ODRL PROFILE)
+- The `Agreement` class must include one `target` attribute that is the UUID of the dataset the agreement is associated with. An agreement is therefore associated with **EXACTLY
+  ONE** dataset. (ODRL PROFILE)

model/terminology.md

@@ -4,15 +4,15 @@ This and the following section defines the core concepts, entities, and relation
 
 ## Dataspace
 
-A `Dataspace` is a set of technical services that facilitate interoperable asset sharing between entities.
+A `Dataspace` is a set of technical services that facilitate interoperable `Dataset` sharing between entities.
 
 ## DataspaceAuthority
 
 A `DataspaceAuthority` is an entity that manages a `Dataspace`.
 
 ## Participant
 
-A `Participant` is a `Dataspace` member that provides and/or consumes assets.
+A `Participant` is a `Dataspace` member that provides and/or consumes `Datasets`.
 
 ## ParticipantAgent
 
@@ -35,38 +35,38 @@ If a  trusted technology system is required that records and verifies those doma
 
 A `DataspaceRegistrationService` is a technology system that maintains the state of `Participants` in a `Dataspace`.
 
-## Asset
+## Dataset
 
 Data or a technical service that can be shared by a `Participant`.
 
 ## Policy
 
-A set of rules, duties, and obligations that define the terms of use for an `Asset`.
+A set of rules, duties, and obligations that define the terms of use for an `Dataset`.
 
 ## Offer
 
-A concrete `Policy` associated with a specific `Asset`.
+A concrete `Policy` associated with a specific `Dataset`.
 
 ## Agreement
 
-A concrete `Policy` associated with a specific `Asset` that has been signed by both the provider and consumer `Participants`.
+A concrete `Policy` associated with a specific `Dataset` that has been signed by both the provider and consumer `Participants`.
 
 ## Catalog
 
-A collection of entries representing `Assets` and their `Offers` that is advertised by a provider `Participant`.
+A collection of entries representing `Datasets` and their `Offers` that is advertised by a provider `Participant`.
 
 ## CatalogService
 
 A `ParticipantAgent` that makes a `Catalog` accessible to `Participants`.
 
 ## Connector (DataService)
 
-A `ParticipantAgent` that produces `Agreements` and manages `Asset` sharing.
+A `ParticipantAgent` that produces `Agreements` and manages `Dataset` sharing.
 
 ## Contract Negotiation
 
 A set of interactions between a provider `Connector` and consumer `Connector` that establish an `Agreement`.
 
-## Asset Transfer
+## Dataset Transfer
 
-A set of interactions between a provider `Connector` and consumer `Connector` that give access to an `Asset` under the terms of an `Agreement`.
+A set of interactions between a provider `Connector` and consumer `Connector` that give access to an `Dataset` under the terms of an `Agreement`.