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Rule n° 001

The source code of each Content Document contains metadata that describes its content

Rule n° 002

Dates are presented in self-explanatory formats.

Rule n° 003

The first occurrence of an abbreviation or acronym in the body of each Content Document provides access to its meaning.

Rule n° 004

The date of publication of content requiring it is indicated.

Rule n° 005

A lexicon or glossary adapted to the target audience explains sectoral or technical vocabulary.

Rule n° 006

Advertising or sponsored content is identified as such.

Rule n° 007

If the digital book is reserved or intended for a specific audience, this audience is mentioned.

Rule n° 010

The identity of the author, company or organization is indicated.

Rule n° 011

The title of each Content Document helps identify the book.

Rule n° 012

The title of each Content Document allows its content to be identified.

Rule n° 013

The full address and telephone number of companies and organizations are available.

Rule n° 014

The registration number issued to companies or organizations following the legal registration procedures in force in their country is indicated.

Rule n° 015

The site offers at least two means of contact.

Rule n° 016

Response times to requests for information are indicated.

Rule n° 017

The identity of the person or department responsible for the content is indicated.

Rule n° 020

If the digital book claims to respect one or more standards or repositories, a link is provided to each of them.

Rule n° 021

Each decorative image is tagged as it is

Rule n° 022

Each image link has an appropriate text alternative.

Rule n° 023

Each information-carrying image is provided with an appropriate textual alternative.

Rule n° 024