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The website provides a way for users to find out about new content and services.

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Information about copyrights and reuse rights is available from every page.

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Each page’s source code contains metadata that describes the content.

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Dates are presented in an explicit format.

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The first occurrence of an abbreviation or an acronym in the body of any page gives access to an explanation of its meaning.

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The publication date of the contents is indicated when needed.

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A lexicon or a glossary adapted to the target audience explains the industry-specific or technical vocabulary used.

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Advertisements and sponsored content are identified as such.

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The conditions for moderation of public spaces are indicated.

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Content and files intended for public spaces can be checked before upload.

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Public spaces offer at least one way to report abuse.

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Each graph is accompanied by its numerical data.

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The search result page indicates the number of results, the number of pages of results, and the number of results per page.

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The privacy and confidentiality policy is available from any page.

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The process of accessing and modifying personal data is described.

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Account creation is possible without the need to use a third-party identification system.

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Account creation is subject to a confirmation process.

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The website offers a mechanism to prevent account or identity theft.

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Accounts and subscriptions opened online can be closed online by the same method.

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If the website offers a personal or subscriber space, it is possible to download personal content.

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Connection to all the services offered is possible with the same identifiers.

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It is possible to log out from private areas.

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The website accepts email aliases containing the + sign.

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The headers sent by the server specify the communication policy of the referrers.

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External links that open in a new window don't share contextual information.

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Exchanges of sensitive data are securely transmitted and reported as such.

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Sensitive data is not transmitted unencrypted through URLs.

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The purpose of using cookies, as well as the limitations inherent in refusing them, are explained.

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A product or service can be purchased without creating an account.

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The details of each item can be viewed from the shopping cart.

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No additional products or services are added to the shopping cart without being user triggered.

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Registration for ancillary services is not enabled by default.

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Product availability is indicated before final validation of the order.

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The estimated delivery time is indicated before the final validation of the order.

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The estimated delivery costs are indicated before the final validation of the order.

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The method for retrieving a dematerialised or digital product is specified before placing the order.

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Users can still modify each item’s quantity, and add or delete one or more items, before the final validation of the order.

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The nature and quantifiable characteristics of products and services are indicated.

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The period of validity and conditions of special offers and promotions are indicated.

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The detailed sub-total is indicated before final validation of the order.

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The conditions of financing are indicated.

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The operating conditions of the after-sales service are indicated.

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Debit and payment conditions are indicated before final order placement.

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Warranty conditions are indicated.

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The terms of sale or use are available from all pages.

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The information relating to the delivery zones of the products or the realization of the services are indicated.

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The means of payment accepted, and the corresponding procedures are indicated.

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The identity of third parties involved in transactions is specified.

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The recourse in cases of dispute are indicated in the general terms and conditions of sale or of use.

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The address and the terms and conditions for returns are indicated before the final validation of the return order.

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The cost of the return is indicated before the final validation of the return order.

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The mode of filing and the procedure for handling complaints are indicated.

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The conditions for reimbursement are indicated.

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The hardware and software necessary for the operation of the service are indicated before final validation of the order.

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The displayed prices show the applied taxes and any additional charges, as well as tax-exclusive prices.

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Different shipping and billing addresses can be specified.

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The website accepts at least two methods of payment.

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Personal banking information is only stored after the explicit consent of the user.

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The personal banking information stored by the website can be modified or deleted at any time.

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The transaction’s reference number is displayed to the customer, once the order has been placed.

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The invoices issued are also available online

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Each invoice is subject to a confirmation email.

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Any mention of an affiliation with a professional association, or endorsement by a label or an award, features a link to the source.

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Unavailable products are differentiated by visual and textual means.

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An email providing the transaction’s reference number and the order details is sent after order placement.

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Each complaint is issued with an acknowledgment of receipt.

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Each form field has its own label associated with it in the source code.

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Information supplementing a field’s label is associated with that field in the source code.

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Each form field’s label indicates whether or not it is a required field.

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Each form field’s label indicates the required data format, where applicable.

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The user is warned whenever a field is case-sensitive.

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The label of each form field indicates the maximum number of characters allowed, where applicable.

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The creation of a password by the user is subject to a mechanism for the prevention of input errors.

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The characters entered in a password field can be displayed in an un-encrypted text.

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Each form label is visually associated to the field that it describes.

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The contextual information relating to a form field has a close visual-proximity to it.

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If any data entered in the form are rejected, the fields containing the rejected data are indicated for the user.

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If any data entered in the form are rejected, the reason(s) why are indicated to the user.

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If any data entered in the form are rejected, all the data entered can be modified by the user.

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Custom error messages are expressed in the language of the form.

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For forms divided over several pages, an overall summary is displayed before the final version is submitted.

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The page displayed after the form’s submission allows the user to return to their navigation directly.

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Form submission is followed by a message indicating whether or not the action was successful.

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The user is alerted at the beginning of a complex process to the nature of the required data and documents.

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Complex processes are accompanied by a list of their steps.

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The current step in a complex process is indicated.

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Each step in a complex process allows the user to go back to the previous step.

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The user is warned when they will lose information if they go back using their browser’s history during a complex process.

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Navigating through a complex process does not cause any previously-submitted data to be lost.

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Copy-and-paste is possible in the form’s fields.

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The items in a drop-down list are grouped together appropriately, where applicable.

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The lists of form options are presented in an identifiable order.

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Email, URL, telephone number, search, password, and date and time input fields are assigned an appropriate input type.

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The homepage explains the nature of the content and services offered.

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If the website is reserved or intended for a specific audience, that audience is mentioned, at least on the homepage.

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The identity of the author, the company or the organization is indicated.

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Each page provides a title that enables one to identify the website

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Each page provides a title that enables one to identify its content

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The source code of the pages contains a valid call to a favourite icon (“favicon”)

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The complete address and telephone number of companies and organizations are available from all pages of the website.

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The registration number issued to companies or organizations under the legal registration procedures in force in their country is indicated.

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The website provides at least two means of contact.

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Response times for information requests are indicated.

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The operating hours and prices for the services made available to users are indicated.

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Each request for information is followed by an acknowledgement receipt.

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All emails provide at least one means of contact

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The website provides at least one means of contacting the person in charge of complaints.

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The website provides at least one means of contacting the moderator of public spaces.

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The identity of the person or department responsible for the content is indicated.

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If the website claims to adhere to one or more standards or guidelines, a link is provided to each of them.

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Each decorative image has an appropriate text alternative.

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Each image link has an appropriate text alternative.

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Each information-carrying image has an appropriate text alternative.

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Thumbnails and previews are not larger images resized on the client side.

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Included objects have an appropriate text alternative.

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Each audio and video content is accompanied by a text transcription.

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Videos have synchronized subtitles.

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The length of video and audio content is indicated.

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Videos are user-triggered.

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Sounds are user-triggered.

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Video content and animations, sounds and flashes can be paused.

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The running of video or any animation does not block access to navigation or content.

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The international dialling codes are available for all phone numbers.

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The country is specified for all mailing addresses.

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Each page’s source code indicates the content’s main language.

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The main language of a link’s target page can be identified when it differs from the main language of the original page.

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Each language change is identified.

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Links to translated versions point directly to the current page’s translation.

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Links to equivalent versions of a page or website are written in the target language.

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The server respects the preferential order of languages specified by user agents.

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Each link has a title in the source code.

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Each link’s label describes either its function or the nature of the content of its target.

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Links of the same nature have identical colors, shapes and behaviors on all pages.

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Underlining is reserved for links.

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Links are visually differentiated from the rest of the content.

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The website applies a different style to visited and unvisited links.

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Internal and external links are differentiated.

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Internal links to restricted content are differentiated.

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Links which cause external software to open have an explicit label.

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Telephone numbers can be enabled using the appropriate protocol.

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The user is notified when new windows are to be opened.

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The format of the files available for download is indicated.

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The size of the internal files available for downloading is indicated.

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The language of downloadable files is mentioned when it differs from the original page.

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Internal names for downloadable files make it possible to identify their content and origin.

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The website does not prohibit or restrict incoming links.

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All links internal to the website are valid.

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If the website is not restricted to a specific public, its content can be accessed directly.

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Navigating the website does not open any pop-up windows.

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It is possible to return to the homepage from any page.

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Each page displays information about its location in the website’s tree structure.

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Active menu items are identifiable.

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Navigation blocks of the same nature are in the same place on every page.

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Navigation icons are provided with an explicit legend.

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Mechanisms for closing windows are visually linked to their content.

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Mechanisms for closing windows are immediately available.

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Newly dimensioned windows and modal windows are equipped with an explicit close button.

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Mechanisms for closing windows are shown in the same location on every page.

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Each page contains quick-access links placed at the beginning of the source code.

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Keyboard focus has not been removed or masked.

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The website can be used and navigated in its entirety using only a keyboard.

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Keyboard navigation is set up in a predictable order.

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The website offers an internal search engine.

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Each search results page can be reached via a web address.

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It is possible to relaunch a search from its results page.

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The sitemap is available from every page.

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The time limits imposed on an action or access are indicated.

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Subscribing to newsletters is subject to a confirmation process.

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An unsubscribe link is provided in each newsletter.

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Unsubscribing from within the newsletter does not require email confirmation.

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It is possible to unsubscribe from newsletters from the website.

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The latest edition of the newsletter is available online.

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Newsletter archives are available online.

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The newsletters’ frequency can be found before subscribing.

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The graphic charter is consistent throughout the website.

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Information is not conveyed by color alone.

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Content is presented with sufficient contrast to its background.

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The content and meaning of each page are not altered when styles are disabled.

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Content is not only designated by its shape or its position on the screen.

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Content that needs to be reproduced by screen readers is not hidden from them.

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The size of the clickable elements is sufficient.

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Texts that can be formatted via styles are not replaced by images.

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Content generated via styles is provided with a suitable alternative.

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Typographic symbols have an appropriate alternative.

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A generic font family is listed as the last alternative in font family lists.

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Styles do not justify the text.

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Capitalization for decorative purposes is done using styles.

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The website does not block the browser’s zoom functionalities.

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The website offers one or more mechanisms for adapting to mobile devices.

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The website offers styles dedicated to printing.

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The content of each page can be printed without printing the navigation blocks.

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All pages use the HTTPS protocol.

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Security certificates are signed and currently valid

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Pages using HTTPS have a strict transport header.

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Pages using the HTTPS protocol do not offer HTTP resources.

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Password operations can be carried out in their entirety online.

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Passwords can be chosen and changed by the user

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A mechanism raises the user's awareness regarding their password's level of security

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The website provides a way to reinitialise a password.

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The website doesn't communicate a password by email.

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The headers sent by the server disable automatic detection of each resource’s MIME type.

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The server indicates each resource’s MIME type.

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Information relative to transaction security is indicated.

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The server does not send the file listing of directories with no index page.

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The server sends activation information for protection against cross-site scripting.

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The server sends information that indicates which domains are allowed to embed its pages in frames

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The website offers a security mechanism that limits the sources of its content.

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The server doesn't communicate information on the software and languages used.

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Integrity control of third party resources is present and valid.

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The website offers at least two mechanisms to validate a secure operation.

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The address of the website and of its subdomains works with and without a www prefix.

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The website’s root contains instructions for web crawlers.

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The website provides a sitemap file listing the content to be crawled.

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The server does not force redirects from the desktop version to the mobile version or application.

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The server sends a 404 HTTP error code for resources not found

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The server sends a customised 404 Not found error page

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The server sends a customised 403 “Forbidden” error page.

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The main navigation menu is displayed on custom error pages.

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The server transmits compressed contents to the clients which accept them.

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The server sends information to enable the caching of contents

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Headers sent by the server contain information pertaining to the character set used

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Style sheets of the website are minified.

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Scripts of the website are minified.

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The date of publication or update of the contents is made available in a programmatic form.

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Each page’s source code contains metadata which defines the character set used.

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The character encoding is UTF-8.

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Each page’s content is organized according to a hierarchical structure of headings and sub-headings.

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Elements that are visually displayed as lists are tagged in an appropriate way in the source code.

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Each HTML ID is only used once per page.

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The website does not block the copying of content.

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The website does not block access to the contextual menu.

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The website does not force any redirects or auto-refreshes on the client side.

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The text of internal PDF documents can be selected.

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Internal PDF documents are given a structure based on titles.

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Syndication feeds can be detected by user agents

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Cells in data tables are linked to their headers

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Captions for data tables are provided

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Linearising tables used for layout does not impede the understanding of contents

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Data tables are not replaced by images.

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Data tables are not simulated through styled text