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Evaluation Methods Used: Conformance to the listed accessibility standards has been evaluated by Springer Nature using a combination of static analysis tools and manual testing with assistive technologies.
This report covers the degree of conformance for the following accessibility standard/guidelines:
Standard/Guideline | Included In Report |
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0, at http://www.w3.org/TR/2008/REC-WCAG20-20081211/ | Level A – Yes Level AA – Yes Level AAA – No |
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1, at https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21 | Level A – Yes Level AA – Yes Level AAA – No |
Revised Section 508 standards published January 18, 2017 and corrected January 22, 2018 | Yes |
EN 301 549 Accessibility requirements suitable for public procurement of ICT products and services in Europe, - V2.1.2 (2018-08) at https://www.etsi.org/[...]/en_301549v020102p.pdf | Yes |
The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:
- Supports: The functionality of the product has at least one method that meets the criterion without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation.
- Partially Supports: Some functionality of the product does not meet the criterion.
- Does Not Support: The majority of product functionality does not meet the criterion.
- Not Applicable: The criterion is not relevant to the product.
- Not Evaluated: The product has not been evaluated against the criterion. This can be used only in WCAG 2.0 Level AAA.
Tables 1 and 2 also document conformance with:
- EN 301 549: Chapter 9 - Web, Sections 10.1-10.4 of Chapter 10 - Non-Web documents, and Sections 11.1-11.4 and 11.8.2 of Chapter 11 - Non-Web Software (open and closed functionality), and Sections 12.1.2 and 12.2.4 of Chapter 12 – Documentation
- Revised Section 508: Chapter 5 – 501.1 Scope, 504.2 Content Creation or Editing, and Chapter 6 – 602.3 Electronic Support Documentation.
Note: When reporting on conformance with the WCAG 2.x Success Criteria, they are scoped for full pages, complete processes, and accessibility-supported ways of using technology as documented in the WCAG 2.0 Conformance Requirements.
Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
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1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A 2.1 only)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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3.2.1 On Focus (Level A)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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3.2.2 On Input (Level A)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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4.1.1 Parsing (Level A)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
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1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA 2.1 only)
Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
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Notes: This product has not been evaluated for WCAG 2.0 Level AAA conformance.
Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)
Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
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302.1 Without Vision | ||
302.2 With Limited Vision | ||
302.3 Without Perception of Color | ||
302.4 Without Hearing | ||
302.5 With Limited Hearing | ||
302.6 Without Speech | ||
302.7 With Limited Manipulation | ||
302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength | ||
302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities |
Chapter 4: Hardware
Notes: This product is a web software application and is not subject to the requirements of this chapter.
Chapter 5: Software
Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
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501.1 Scope – Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 AA | See WCAG 2.0 section | See information in WCAG section |
502 Interoperability with Assistive Technology | - | - |
502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features | ||
502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features | ||
502.3 Accessibility Services | - | - |
502.3.1 Object Information | ||
502.3.2 Modification of Object Information | ||
502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers | ||
502.3.4 Values | ||
502.3.5 Modification of Values | ||
502.3.6 Label Relationships | ||
502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships | ||
502.3.8 Text | ||
502.3.9 Modification of Text | ||
502.3.10 List of Actions | ||
502.3.11 Actions on Objects | ||
502.3.12 Focus Cursor | ||
502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor | ||
502.3.14 Event Notification | ||
502.4 Platform Accessibility Features | ||
503 Applications | - | - |
503.2 User Preferences | ||
503.3 Alternative User Interfaces | ||
503.4 User Controls for Captions and Audio Description | - | - |
503.4.1 Caption Controls | ||
503.4.2 Audio Description Controls | ||
504 Authoring Tools | - | - |
504.2 Content Creation or Editing (if not authoring tool, enter “not applicable”) | See WCAG 2.0 section | See information in WCAG section |
504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion | ||
504.2.2 PDF Export | ||
504.3 Prompts | ||
504.4 Templates |
Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services
Notes: This report covers accessibility conformance for the web product and does not provide Documentation or Support Services.
Chapter 4: 4.2 Functional Performance Statements (FPS)
Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
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4.2.1 Usage without vision | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.3 302.1 | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.3 302.1 |
4.2.2 Usage with limited vision | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.3 302.2 | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.3 302.2 |
4.2.3 Usage without perception of colour | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.3 302.3 | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.3 302.3 |
4.2.4 Usage without hearing | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.3 302.4 | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.3 302.4 |
4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.3 302.5 | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.3 302.5 |
4.2.6 Usage without vocal capability | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.3 302.6 | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.3 302.6 |
4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.3 302.7 and 302.8 | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.3 302.7 and 302.8 |
4.2.8 Usage with limited reach | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.3 302.8 | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.3 302.8 |
4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure triggers | ||
4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.3 302.9 | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.3 302.9 |
4.2.11 Privacy |
Chapter 5: Generic Requirements
Notes: This product supports standard web assistive technologies and is therefore not subject to the Closed Functionality criteria described in this chapter.
Notes: This product does not offer two-way voice communication and is therefore not subject to the requirements of this chapter.
Chapter 7: ICT with Video Capabilities
Notes:
Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
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7.1 Caption processing technology | - | - |
7.1.1 Captioning playback | ||
7.1.2 Captioning synchronization | ||
7.1.3 Preservation of captioning | ||
7.2.1 Audio description playback | ||
7.2.2 Audio description synchronization | ||
7.2.3 Preservation of audio description | ||
7.3 User controls for captions and audio description |
Chapter 8: Hardware
Notes: This product is a web software application and is not subject to the requirements of this chapter.
Chapter 9: Web
Notes: Please see WCAG 2.0 section.
Chapter 10: Non-web Documents
Notes: This product does not include non-web documents and is therefore not subject to the requirements of this chapter.
Chapter 11: Software
Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
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11.2.1 Software success criteria (excluding closed functionality) | See WCAG 2.0 section | See information in WCAG section |
11.2.2 Software success criteria (closed functionality) | See WCAG 2.0 section | See information in WCAG section |
11.3 Interoperability with assistive technology | - | - |
11.3.1 Closed functionality (informative) | - | - |
11.3.2 Accessibility services | - | - |
11.3.2.1 Platform accessibility service support for software that provides a user interface | See 11.3.2.5 through 11.3.2.17 | See information in 11.3.2.5 through 11.3.2.17 |
11.3.2.2 Platform accessibility service support for assistive technologies | See 11.3.2.5 through 11.3.2.17 | See information in 11.3.2.5 through 11.3.2.17 |
11.3.2.3 Use of accessibility services | ||
11.3.2.4 Assistive technology | ||
11.3.2.5 Object information | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.5 502.3.1 and 502.3.2 | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.5 502.3.1 and 502.3.2 |
11.3.2.6 Row, column, and headers | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.5 502.3.3 | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.5 502.3.3 |
11.3.2.7 Values | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.5 502.3.4 and 502.3.5 | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.5 502.3.4 and 502.3.5 |
11.3.2.8 Label relationships | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.5 502.3.6 | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.5 502.3.6 |
11.3.2.9 Parent-child relationships | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.5 502.3.7 | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.5 502.3.7 |
11.3.2.10 Text | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.5 502.3.8 and 502.3.9 | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.5 502.3.8 and 502.3.9 |
11.3.2.11 List of available actions | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.5 502.3.10 | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.5 502.3.10 |
11.3.2.12 Execution of available actions | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.5 502.3.11 | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.5 502.3.11 |
11.3.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.5 502.3.12 | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.5 502.3.12 |
11.3.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.5 502.3.13 | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.5 502.3.13 |
11.3.2.15 Change notification | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.5 502.3.14 | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.5 502.3.14 |
11.3.2.16 Modifications of states and properties | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.5 502.3.14 | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.5 502.3.14 |
11.3.2.17 Modifications of values and text | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.5 502.3.5 and 502.3.9 | See Revised Section 508 Report Ch.5 502.3.5 and 502.3.9 |
11.4 Documented accessibility usage | - | - |
11.4.1 User control of accessibility features | ||
11.4.2 No disruption of accessibility features | ||
11.5 User preferences | ||
11.6 Authoring tools | - | - |
11.6.1 Content technology | - | - |
11.6.2 Accessible content creation (if not authoring tool, enter “not applicable”) | See WCAG 2.0 section | See information in WCAG section |
11.6.3 Preservation of accessibility information in transformations | ||
11.6.4 Repair assistance | ||
11.6.5 Templates |
Notes: This report covers accessibility conformance for the web product and does not provide Documentation or Support Services.
Notes: This product does not provide any relay services, or access for Emergency Services.
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