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Rule 001

Book data usage and search conditions are indicated

Rule 002

The source code of each part or portion of the book contains a metadata that describes the content of the book

Rule 003

The dates are presented in explicit formats.

Rule 004

The first occurrence of an abbreviation or acronym gives access to its meaning

Rule 005

The publication date of the required content is specified

Rule 006

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

Rule 007

The book has a metadata that exposes the nature of the content

Rule 010

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

Rule 011

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

Rule 012

The book indicates the sense to mobilize to consult the understanding of the content is or are indicated.

Rule 013

If necessary, additional accessibility information is available in metadata

Rule 014

The title of each Content Document identifies its content.

Rule 015

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

Rule 016

The numeric book indicates the permissions and restrictions attached to the exploitation of the data it contains

Rule 017

Chapters and other parts of the book are programmatically identified with ARIA Role and EPUB types

Rule 020

If the digital book establishes one or more standards or references, a link is offered to each of them.

Rule 021

Each decorative image is tagged as such

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Each link image has a text alternative describing the link function

Rule 023

Information images are provided with a text alternative.

Rule 024