Megazee.com is an online publication for a global audience. People read our articles on phones, tablets and desktops, with screen readers and magnifiers, using keyboards, switches and voice control, on fast connections and slow ones. We want everyone to be able to find, read and understand what we publish. This statement explains what we are aiming for, what we have done, where we know we may fall short, and how to contact us.
Our goal
We aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines describe how to make web content more perceivable, operable, understandable and robust for people with a wide range of disabilities, and they generally make websites easier for everyone to use.
We want to be clear about our status. We are working toward WCAG 2.2 AA. We have not commissioned an independent accessibility audit, and we do not claim that the site fully conforms to the standard. What follows describes our current practice in good faith.
What we do
When building and maintaining the site and writing articles, we try to:
- use a clear, consistent layout with the same navigation on every page;
- structure pages with meaningful headings, lists and landmarks so they can be navigated with assistive technology;
- provide a “skip to content” option so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation;
- make sure links, buttons and menus can be reached and used with a keyboard alone, with a visible focus indicator;
- choose text and background colors with sufficient contrast, and avoid relying on color alone to convey meaning;
- write descriptive link text rather than phrases such as “click here”;
- add text alternatives to informative images and leave purely decorative images out of the reading order;
- let text resize and reflow without loss of content, so pages remain usable when zoomed to 200 percent or more and on narrow screens;
- respect the operating system setting for reduced motion;
- avoid content that flashes, auto-plays or moves without a way to pause it; and
- write in plain language, explain specialist terms, and break long articles into clear sections.
How we check
We review pages using a combination of automated testing tools, manual keyboard testing, browser zoom and reflow checks, and spot checks with screen readers. Automated tools catch only some types of issues, so we treat them as a starting point rather than proof of accessibility. We also review new page templates and features for accessibility before they go live, and we revisit older content when we update it.
Known limitations
Despite our efforts, some parts of the site may not yet be fully accessible. Areas where we know problems can occur include:
- Older articles. Some content published earlier may have less descriptive image alternatives or heading structures than our current standard. We fix these as we update articles.
- Charts, tables and infographics. Complex visuals can be difficult to understand with assistive technology. We aim to summarize the key points in the surrounding text, but this is not yet consistent everywhere.
- Third-party content. Embedded videos, social media posts, maps and other content provided by third parties may not meet the same standard, and we cannot always control how they behave. Where possible, we provide context or an alternative in the article itself.
- Advertising. If we display advertising in the future, ads may be supplied by third-party networks. We will choose providers and settings carefully, but we cannot guarantee that every ad meets accessibility guidelines.
- External websites. Links on our site may lead to websites that we do not control and that have their own accessibility standards.
If you find a barrier that is not on this list, please tell us. Reports from readers are one of the most valuable ways we learn what needs fixing.
Compatibility
The site is designed to work with current versions of major web browsers, including Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari, on desktop and mobile devices, and with commonly used assistive technologies. Older browsers may display the site differently, but the main content should remain readable.
Report a barrier or request an alternative
If you have difficulty using any part of Megazee.com, or you need content in a different format, please email us at hello@megaazee.com. It helps if you can include:
- the web address of the page where you had the problem;
- a short description of what happened and what you were trying to do; and
- the device, browser and any assistive technology you were using, if you are comfortable sharing it.
We aim to acknowledge accessibility reports within five working days and to let you know what we plan to do. Where we can fix a problem quickly, we will. Where a fix takes longer, we will try to provide the information you need in another way in the meantime. More ways to reach us are on our Contact page.
Our ongoing commitment
Accessibility is not a one-off task. As we publish new content, add features and work with new partners, we will keep testing, learning and improving. We will review this statement regularly and update it to reflect the current state of the site. The date at the top of the page shows when it was last reviewed.
You can read more about how we work on our About page and in our Editorial Policy. Information about how we handle any details you send us is in our Privacy Policy.