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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
61
GRADE
D
FIX
4
REVIEW
4
PASS
5
INFO
0
Checks
13
5 PASS 4 REVIEW 4 FIX
D
Web Manifest
Action
Not found
FIX
Not found
Info::
No web manifest found
No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.

No web manifest found.

D
Dark Mode Support
Action
Theme color only
FIX
Theme color only
Info::
Theme-color present but no dark variant
A theme-color is set but no dark-specific variant was found. The browser toolbar may not adapt for dark mode users.
Got: #f7f9fa
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModePartial Dark Mode
color-scheme meta Not set Dark theme-color Not set CSS indicators Not detected

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found Inline @media print Not detected
F
Navigation UX
Action
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)
Info::
No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected
These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link
Labeled Navigation
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
1 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
B
Landmark Structure
7 landmarks
REVIEW
7 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Warning::
No <nav> landmark found
Warning::
Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header MAIN CONTENTINFO footer

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

Learn more

WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1

C
404 Error Page
Action
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
404 Page Quality Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 Page Title Page not found - PCI Security Standards Council Custom Styling Navigation Homepage Link Search Form
B
Favicon & Branding
9 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
9 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
favicon.ico Present
PNG Icons Present
Apple Touch Present
SVG Favicon Missing
Manifest Icons Missing
Multiple Sizes Present
A
Heading Hierarchy
54 headings
PASS
54 headings
Warning::
Multiple H1 headings (2 found)
A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.
  • H1 Your choice regarding cookies on this site
  • H1 Official PCI Security Standards Council Site duplicate H1
  • H2 Registration Now Open
  • H2 Special Offer: Become a PCIP
  • H2 Take In-Person Training in Dallas
  • H2 Sponsorship Opportunities Available
  • H2 Attend a 2026 PCI SSC Community Meeting
  • H2 Share your Favorite PCI SSC Memory
  • H2 The AI Exchange: Innovators in Payment Security
  • H2 I Want To
  • H3 Visit the PCI SSC Newsroom
  • H3 Join PCI SSC
  • H3 Search the Document Library
  • H3 Find a Provider or Solution
  • H3 Attend Training
  • H3 Visit the Merchant Resource Center
  • H2 Featured Highlights​
  • H3 Unlock Exclusive Updates
  • H3 2025 PCI SSC Annual Report
  • H3 Share Your Story
  • H2 Standards Updates & RFCs
  • H3 Now Available
  • H3 Just Published
  • H3 RFCs
  • H3 Recently Published
  • H2 PCI SSC News
  • H3 PCI Security Standards Council Bulletin: Extension of Expiration Dates for PCI PTS HSM v4 Security Requirements and Approvals, and PCI PTS HSM v3 Approvals
  • H3 PCI Security Standards Council Publishes First-Ever Annual Report Highlighting Global Progress in Payment Security
  • H3 PCI Security Standards Council Appoints Brazil Advisory Board for 2026-2027
  • H2 PCI Perspectives Blog
  • H3 PCI SSC Launches Enhanced Language Microsites for Global Audience
  • H3 Exhibit at or Sponsor the 2026 Community Meetings
  • H3 Spotlight On: Stripe, a New Principal Participating Organization
  • H2 PCI SSC Training
  • H2 Train with the Experts
  • H2 Upcoming PCI SSC Events
  • H2 PCI SSC Events
  • H2 Helpful Resources
  • H3 Featured FAQ
  • H3 Just Published
  • H3 Featured Document
  • H3 FAQs
  • H3 Small Merchant Resources
  • H3 RFCs
  • H3 Coffee with the Council Podcast
  • H3 Global Content Library
  • H3 Document Library
  • H3 PCI Perspectives Blog
  • H2 About Us
  • H2 Training
  • H2 Get Involved
  • H2 News & Events
  • H2 Contact
  • H2 Copyright © 2006 – 2026 PCI Security Standards Council, LLC. All rights reserved. Terms and Conditions.

A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.

Why this matters

Multiple H1s blur the page's primary topic — screen-reader users and Google both prefer one H1.

Learn more

HTML5's outline algorithm technically allows multiple H1s within sectioning content, but no browser implements it. In practice: one H1 per page. Use H2-H6 for subsections.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central

A
Alt Text Quality
18 of 48 images have issues
PASS
18 of 48 images have issues
Warning::
18 image(s) with generic alt text
Info::
4 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
26 image(s) with good alt text
48 images 26 good alt text 4 decorative 18 generic
IssueCount
generic18 image(s)
A+
Form Accessibility
All 1 controls labeled
PASS
All 1 controls labeled
Info::
1 control(s) properly labeled
1 controls
1 labeled
0 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#searchtextSearchfor/id
A+
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA
PASS

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

20 pass
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 Your choice regardin…7.00:13.0:1
#000000
#949596
Pass
h1 Official PCI Securit…8.32:13.0:1
#000000
#FF7F2C
Pass
h2 Registration Now Ope…8.32:13.0:1
#000000
#FF7F2C
Pass
h2 Special Offer: Becom…8.32:13.0:1
#000000
#FF7F2C
Pass
h2 Take In-Person Train…8.32:13.0:1
#000000
#FF7F2C
Pass
h2 Sponsorship Opportun…8.32:13.0:1
#000000
#FF7F2C
Pass
h2 Attend a 2026 PCI SS…8.32:13.0:1
#000000
#FF7F2C
Pass
h2 Share your Favorite …8.32:13.0:1
#000000
#FF7F2C
Pass
h2 The AI Exchange: Inn…8.32:13.0:1
#000000
#FF7F2C
Pass
h2 I Want To8.32:13.0:1
#000000
#FF7F2C
Pass
h2 Featured Highlights…8.32:13.0:1
#000000
#FF7F2C
Pass
h2 Standards Updates & …8.32:13.0:1
#000000
#FF7F2C
Pass
h2 PCI SSC News8.32:13.0:1
#000000
#FF7F2C
Pass
h2 PCI Perspectives Blo…8.32:13.0:1
#000000
#FF7F2C
Pass
h2 PCI SSC Training8.32:13.0:1
#000000
#FF7F2C
Pass
h2 Upcoming PCI SSC Eve…8.32:13.0:1
#000000
#FF7F2C
Pass
h2 Helpful Resources8.32:13.0:1
#000000
#FF7F2C
Pass
h2 About Us8.32:13.0:1
#000000
#FF7F2C
Pass
h2 Training8.32:13.0:1
#000000
#FF7F2C
Pass
h2 Get Involved8.32:13.0:1
#000000
#FF7F2C
Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

A
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 93/100 — 3 failing, 27 passed
PASS
93

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Accept div#ccc-notify > div.ccc-notify-buttons > button#ccc-notify-accept > span
Cookie Preferences div#ccc-notify > div.ccc-notify-buttons > button.ccc-notify-button > span
Featured FAQ div.elementor-image-box-wrapper > div.elementor-image-box-content > h3.elementor-image-box-title > a
Just Published div.elementor-image-box-wrapper > div.elementor-image-box-content > h3.elementor-image-box-title > a
Featured Document div.elementor-image-box-wrapper > div.elementor-image-box-content > h3.elementor-image-box-title > a
Association Management services provided by Virtual, Inc. div.elementor-widget-container > ul.elementor-icon-list-items > li.elementor-icon-list-item > span.elementor-icon-list-text
Antitrust Policy ul.elementor-icon-list-items > li.elementor-icon-list-item > a > span.elementor-icon-list-text
Privacy Policy ul.elementor-icon-list-items > li.elementor-icon-list-item > a > span.elementor-icon-list-text
IPR Policy ul.elementor-icon-list-items > li.elementor-icon-list-item > a > span.elementor-icon-list-text

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Best practices

Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Go to slide 2 div.elementor-widget-container > div.swiper > div.swiper-pagination > span.swiper-pagination-bullet
Go to slide 3 div.elementor-widget-container > div.swiper > div.swiper-pagination > span.swiper-pagination-bullet
Español div.elementor-widget-container > ul.elementor-icon-list-items > li.elementor-icon-list-item > a
Português div.elementor-widget-container > ul.elementor-icon-list-items > li.elementor-icon-list-item > a
中文 div.elementor-widget-container > ul.elementor-icon-list-items > li.elementor-icon-list-item > a

These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Unlock Exclusive Updates Become a part of our community and join our mailing l… div.swiper-slide > div.blog__slider-cover > div.blog__slider-card > a
2025 PCI SSC Annual Report PCI Security Standards Council publishes first annu… div.swiper-slide > div.blog__slider-cover > div.blog__slider-card > a
Share Your Story Sign up for our Call for Speakers notification email list to … div.swiper-slide > div.blog__slider-cover > div.blog__slider-card > a
Now Available To address stakeholder feedback and questions received since PCI… div.swiper-slide > div.blog__slider-cover > div.blog__slider-card > a
Just Published PCI PIN Transaction Security (PTS) Point of Interaction (POI) M… div.swiper-slide > div.blog__slider-cover > div.blog__slider-card > a
RFCs The RFC process is an avenue for PCI SSC stakeholders to provide feedback… div.swiper-slide > div.blog__slider-cover > div.blog__slider-card > a
Recently Published PCI SSC has published version 1.1 of the PCI Mobile Payment… div.swiper-slide > div.blog__slider-cover > div.blog__slider-card > a
21 APRIL 2026 PCI SSC Launches Enhanced Language Microsites for Global Audience… div.swiper-slide > div.blog__slider-cover > div.blog__slider-card > a
Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
The page has a logical tab order
Visual order on the page follows DOM order
User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
Custom controls have associated labels
Custom controls have ARIA roles
`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
`[role]` values are valid
`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
Buttons have an accessible name
Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
`[accesskey]` values are unique
`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
Document has a `<title>` element
`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
Links have a discernible name
Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
Document has a main landmark.
Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
Identical links have the same purpose.
ARIA input fields have accessible names
ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
ARIA IDs are unique
No form fields have multiple labels
`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
Input buttons have discernible text.
`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
Form elements have associated labels
The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
`<object>` elements have alternate text
Select elements have associated label elements.
Skip links are focusable.
Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
All heading elements contain content.
Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
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