The modelling agency is considered to be in default, within the meaning of article L. 7123-19, when, at the end of a period of fifteen days following receipt of a formal notice, it has not paid all or some of the debts listed in article R. 7123-20.
The modelling agency is also considered to be in default if it is the subject of safeguard, receivership or compulsory liquidation proceedings. In this case, the guarantor is informed of the judgement, in the same manner, by the judicial representative or by the liquidator.