Accessibility Statement

Last updated: January 2026

At The Phage (www.thephage.xyz), we are committed to making our website accessible to as many people as possible. Our mission is to share knowledge, opportunities, and resources in bacteriophage research and microbiology, and that mission includes ensuring our content can be accessed and used by everyone.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We strive to ensure that our website is:

  • Perceivable – content can be seen or heard by users in different ways
  • Operable – the site can be navigated using a keyboard, mouse, or assistive technology
  • Understandable – content is written clearly and structured logically
  • Robust – compatible with current and commonly used assistive technologies

Where possible, we aim to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, at least at Level AA.

What We’re Doing to Improve Accessibility

We actively work to make The Phage more accessible by:

  • Using clear headings and a consistent page structure
  • Providing alternative text (alt text) for images where appropriate
  • Ensuring sufficient colour contrast for readability
  • Designing layouts that work across different screen sizes and devices
  • Supporting keyboard navigation for key site functions
  • Avoiding unnecessary animations that may cause discomfort

Accessibility is an ongoing process, and we continue to improve the site as new content and features are added.

Known Limitations

While we aim for full accessibility, some areas may still present challenges, including:

  • Older posts or third-party embedded content (such as videos or social media embeds) that may not fully meet accessibility standards
  • PDF or downloadable documents that were not originally designed with accessibility in mind

We are actively reviewing and updating content where possible.

Assistive Technologies

The website is designed to work with commonly used assistive technologies, including:

  • Screen readers
  • Keyboard-only navigation
  • Browser zoom and text resizing
  • High-contrast display settings

If you encounter compatibility issues, please let us know.

Feedback and Contact

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of The Phage.

If you experience any difficulty accessing content, notice an accessibility issue, or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Email: submissions@thephage.xyz
Subject line: Accessibility feedback

We aim to respond to accessibility-related messages as quickly as possible.

Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is part of our broader commitment to open science, inclusivity, and global participation in research. As the site grows, accessibility considerations will continue to be integrated into new content, features, and design updates.

Thank you for helping us make The Phage accessible to everyone.