[dxwg] Question on `dcat:DatasetSeries` and `dcterms:conformsTo` (#1623)

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== Question on `dcat:DatasetSeries` and `dcterms:conformsTo` ==
Dear DXWG,

I am looking at [dcat:DatasetSeries](https://www.w3.org/TR/vocab-dcat-3/#Class:Dataset_Series) and the usage of [dcterms:conformsTo](https://www.dublincore.org/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/#conformsTo).

In particular, I am looking to describe (prescribe) that "all members of this dataset series (must) conform to a specific standard".

### UseCase
An archiving system receives a dataset that adheres to a particular standard.
The system is to find the dataset series where all the member datasets conform to that standard, 
and add the dataset to that dataset series.
(Of course the same dataset would be added to other dataset series as well, but that is not the point.)

This use case is not just about describing what the datasets of  a series conform to, but also somewhat about prescribing what the datasets of that series must conform to (to be listed as a member).

### The Problem?
While usage of `dcterms:conformsTo` has been specified for a [catalogued resource](https://www.w3.org/TR/vocab-dcat-3/#Property:resource_conforms_to)),  for a [catalog record](https://www.w3.org/TR/vocab-dcat-3/#Property:record_conforms_to) and a [distribution](https://www.w3.org/TR/vocab-dcat-3/#Property:distribution_conforms_to), the link for `dcterms:conformsTo` directs to the property of catalogued resource.

Now, my question is if the intended use of `dcterms:conformsTo`  with a `dcat:DatasetSeries` is
```ttl
<#dss> a dcat:DatasetSeries ;
    dcterms:conformsTo <#standardForATable> .
``` 
meaning effectively for all members of the series would state (for example)
```ttl
<#dss-table-0> a dcat:Dataset ;
    dcat:inSeries <#dss>;
    dcterms:conformsTo <#standardForATable> .
``` 

However, I wonder if the dataset series (which I understand to be a collection dataset consisting of sub-datasets) is then really conforming to the `<#standardForATable>` as only an actual member dataset (or realistically even only some/one of its distributions) really does conform to the standard.

I could also imagine interpreting `<#dss> dcterms:conformsTo <#standardForATable>` referring to the conformance for meta data description of the dataset series rather than the series members.


So, I am a bit lost here. I'd appreciate any hint or suggestion.

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