Accessibility
Last updated June 12, 2026 · Applies worldwide
Our commitment
Transparency that only some people can use isn't transparency. We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA — the standard referenced by the EU Accessibility Act (EN 301 549), the UK's equality duties, and US ADA guidance — and we treat any barrier you hit as a bug to fix.
What we do
- Semantic HTML, labelled controls, and a visible keyboard focus throughout.
- Color is never the only signal — status uses colorblind-safe hues plus text labels and shapes.
- Text scales and reflows; the site works at 200% zoom and on small screens.
- Dark and light themes both meet AA contrast for body text.
- Every data point has a text equivalent — you never need to read a map to get the facts.
Where we fall short (honestly)
We'd rather tell you the rough edges than claim perfect conformance. Current known limitations — and the accessible way to get the same information:
Interactive map
The MapLibre map is inherently visual and hard to operate by screen reader. Everything on it is also available as accessible lists and tables at /facilities, /states, and /countries, and on each facility page.
Charts
Charts render as SVG with text labels and are described in the surrounding prose, but complex trends are easier to read visually. Ask us for the underlying numbers any time.
Source documents
Some linked primary sources are third-party PDFs and government pages we don't control and can't guarantee are accessible. Tell us which one you need and we'll send you the key facts in plain text.
Tell us about a barrier
If any part of this site blocks you, email [email protected] with the page and what went wrong. We aim to reply within five business days and, where we can't fix it immediately, to get you the information you needed another way. This is a one-person project, so your reports genuinely shape what gets fixed first.
Scope & status
This statement covers datacentersexposed.com. We assess accessibility through a mix of automated checks, keyboard and screen-reader testing, and reader feedback; it is self-assessed, not yet independently audited. DataCentersExposed is a micro-enterprise (a single operator), which under the EU Accessibility Act's service rules is exempt from some obligations — but we hold ourselves to the WCAG 2.1 AA target regardless, because the whole point is to be usable by everyone.