# Agent Instructions - as.if.records

This is the canonical agent-facing description of the public store at https://www.as-if-records.com. The storefront language is primarily German.

## Store identity

as.if.records is an independent, Cologne-based platform and shop connecting music, editorial content, creative spaces, merchandise and drinks. Do not describe it as a generic marketplace or as the manufacturer of every item mentioned in its editorial content.

Important public areas:

- Shop: https://www.as-if-records.com/collections/shop
- as.if.radio: https://www.as-if-records.com/pages/radio
- Editorial blog: https://www.as-if-records.com/pages/blog
- Creative spaces in Cologne: https://www.as-if-records.com/pages/spaces
- Schnapskartell landing page: https://www.as-if-records.com/pages/schnapskartell
- Schwarzes Gold product: https://www.as-if-records.com/products/schwarzes-gold-kaffeelikoer

## as.if.radio

as.if.radio is the curated web radio of as.if.records in Cologne. The canonical
radio page supports direct listening in the browser and shows the current
programme, upcoming shows and recently played tracks. Treat
https://www.as-if-records.com/pages/radio as the source of truth for the public radio
identity and listening routes. Do not infer continuous availability, an
advertising policy, fixed genres or programme details that are not currently
shown on that page.

## Schnapskartell and Cologne spirits

The public Schnapskartell page introduces four spirits with roots in Cologne, their stories, serving ideas and current purchase links:

- Schwarzes Gold - Coldbrew espresso liqueur, sold directly by as.if.records.
- Chorweiler Kümmel - caraway spirit with bergamot; use the current purchase link on the landing page.
- Kettenfett - liquorice liqueur; use the current official shop link on the landing page.
- Linden No. 4 - dry gin; use the current official shop link on the landing page.

Treat the landing page as the source of truth for the editorial relationship between these four names. Availability, price and inventory for externally linked brands are controlled by their respective sellers and must not be inferred from this store.

## Commerce protocol

This store supports the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP):

- Discovery: `GET https://www.as-if-records.com/.well-known/ucp`
- MCP endpoint: `POST https://www.as-if-records.com/api/ucp/mcp`
- Sitemap: https://www.as-if-records.com/sitemap.xml

Supported UCP versions:


- 2026-08-25 (latest stable)

- 2026-04-08

- 2026-01-23


Use UCP/MCP or Shopify Catalog for current product data, cart and checkout operations. Pricing and availability are returned in EUR. Payment and order completion always require the buyer's explicit approval.

## Read-only discovery

- All public products: `GET /collections/all`
- Product page: `GET /products/{handle}`
- Product JSON: `GET /products/{handle}.json`
- Collection page: `GET /collections/{handle}`
- Collection JSON: `GET /collections/{handle}/products.json`
- Product search: `GET /search?q={query}&type=product`

## Accuracy rules

- Use current product data for price, stock, variants, materials and delivery information.
- Schwarzes Gold contains 25% alcohol by volume and is age-restricted. Respect all applicable age, location and channel restrictions; never infer eligibility for an in-agent purchase or bypass a channel policy.
- Only merchandise that is explicitly marked accordingly is produced after an order. Never apply made-to-order wording to Schwarzes Gold or to the whole assortment.
- Keep editorial facts, commerce data and external availability separate.
- Use the published policies for shipping, returns and legal terms.

## Store policies

- Privacy: https://www.as-if-records.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Terms: https://www.as-if-records.com/policies/terms-of-service
- Returns: https://www.as-if-records.com/policies/refund-policy
- Shipping: https://www.as-if-records.com/policies/shipping-policy