I.-The publisher is obliged to ensure the permanent and ongoing exploitation of the book published in printed or digital form.
II.-The transfer of exploitation rights in printed form is automatically terminated if, after formal notice has been given by the author by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, the publisher does not meet its obligations in this respect within six months of receipt.
This termination has no effect on the separate part of the publishing contract relating to the transfer of the rights to exploit the book in digital form.
III.-The transfer of exploitation rights in digital form is terminated ipso jure if, after formal notice has been given by the author by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, the publisher does not fulfil its obligations in this respect within six months of receipt.
This termination only affects the separate part of the publishing contract relating to the transfer of the rights to exploit the book in digital form.
IV.-The terminations provided for in II and III have no effect on the audiovisual adaptation contracts provided for in Article L. 131-3.