reproduction in tangible form and the general distribution to the public
of copies of a work from which it can be read or otherwise visually
perceived.

ARTICLE VII

This Convention shall not apply to works or rights in works
which, at the effective date of this Convention in a Contracting State
where protection is claimed, are permanently in the public domain in
the said Contracting State.

ARTICLE VIII

1. This Convention, which shall bear the date of 24 July 1971,
shall be deposited with the Director-General and shall remain open
for signature by all States party to the 1952 Convention for a period of
120 days after the date of this Convention. It shall be subject to
ratification or acceptance by the signatory States.

2. Any State which has not signed this Convention may accede
thereto.

3. Ratification, acceptance or accession shall be effected by the
deposit of an instrument to that effect with the Director-General.

ARTICLE IX

1. This Convention shall come into force three months after the
deposit of twelve instruments of ratification, acceptance or accession.