Accessibility Statement

Last updated: June 2025. European Soccer Jerseys is committed to ensuring that this website is accessible to people with disabilities. We work to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA, which is the recognized international standard for digital accessibility. Achieving this standard means that visitors using assistive technologies—such as screen readers, keyboard navigation, switch controls, or voice input—should be able to use the site effectively.

Our Commitment

We believe that access to helpful information about soccer jerseys should not be limited by disability. Accessibility is not an afterthought for us—it is built into how we design and write the site from the start. We review our pages with automated tools and manual checks, and we update the site when issues are identified.

We recognize that accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we continue to improve as guidelines evolve and as we learn from feedback from users.

Measures We Have Taken

The following is a summary of the specific measures European Soccer Jerseys has implemented in pursuit of WCAG 2.1 AA conformance.

Semantic HTML Structure

Every page is written with proper HTML semantics. We use a single <h1> heading per page, followed by a logical hierarchy of <h2> and <h3> headings that reflects the page’s content structure. Sectioning elements such as <main>, <header>, <footer>, <nav>, and <article> are used according to their intended purpose, so assistive technologies can correctly identify regions of the page.

Keyboard Navigation

All interactive elements on the site—including navigation menus, links, buttons, and expandable FAQ items—are reachable and operable using only a keyboard. Users can Tab through elements in a logical order and activate controls with Enter or Space. Navigation menus that expand or collapse are controlled by accessible button elements that communicate their state to screen readers.

Skip Link

A “Skip to main content” link is the first focusable element on every page. It allows keyboard and screen reader users to bypass the site header and navigation and jump directly to the main content area, reducing unnecessary repetition.

Visible Focus States

Interactive elements display a clearly visible focus indicator when they receive keyboard focus. This is essential for keyboard users who need to track where they are on the page. We do not suppress the browser’s default focus outline unless we have replaced it with an equally or more visible custom focus style.

Alternative Text for Images

All meaningful images on the site include descriptive alt attributes that convey the purpose or content of the image to users who cannot see it. Decorative images that add no informational value are marked with an empty alt="" attribute or rendered as CSS backgrounds so screen readers can skip them.

Colour Contrast

We aim to maintain a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text and graphical components, in line with WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements. Our primary navy-and-white colour scheme is chosen in part for its high legibility across a range of viewing conditions.

Accessible Menus and Flyouts

The site header includes a dropdown flyout navigation that is accessible to keyboard and screen reader users. Flyout triggers are <button> elements with aria-expanded attributes that update dynamically to reflect whether a submenu is open or closed. The mobile navigation toggle similarly uses proper ARIA attributes to communicate its state.

Accessible FAQ Component

Frequently asked questions are implemented using the native HTML <details> and <summary> elements, which have built-in keyboard interactivity and communicate their expanded/collapsed state to assistive technologies without requiring custom JavaScript.

Breadcrumb Navigation

Breadcrumb navigation appears on all interior pages and is marked up as a <nav> element with an accessible label of “Breadcrumb.” The current page is identified with aria-current="page" so screen reader users can quickly orient themselves within the site hierarchy.

Responsive Design

The site is fully responsive and adapts to a wide range of screen sizes, from large desktop monitors to small mobile screens. Content reflows to a single column at narrow viewports without requiring horizontal scrolling, which benefits users with low vision who may browse at increased zoom levels.

Known Limitations

While we strive for full WCAG 2.1 AA conformance, some areas of the site may not yet fully meet all criteria. In particular:

• Product listings linked from this site are hosted on Amazon. We do not control Amazon’s accessibility and cannot guarantee that all Amazon pages are fully accessible.
• Third-party scripts or embeds used for analytics may introduce elements that we cannot fully control. We review these for accessibility impact on an ongoing basis.

We are committed to addressing any barriers within our own pages as quickly as practicable when they are brought to our attention.

How to Report an Accessibility Issue

If you encounter a barrier on European Soccer Jerseys that prevents you from accessing content or using the site effectively, please let us know. Your feedback is genuinely valuable and helps us improve the experience for all visitors.

You can report accessibility issues by emailing hello@europeansoccerjerseys.com. Please describe the barrier you encountered, the page or section where it occurred, the assistive technology or browser you were using (if known), and any steps that would help us reproduce the issue.

We will acknowledge your report and aim to respond with an assessment or a resolution as quickly as we reasonably can.

Further Resources

If you are looking for general guidance on web accessibility, the following resources may be helpful:

• WCAG 2.1 Overview — W3C Web Accessibility Initiative
• ADA.gov — Information and Technical Assistance on the ADA