ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT.

**Effective Date:** 15OCT2024
**Last Updated:** 15OCT2024

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At the **Institute of Strategy and Tactics Research (ISTR)**, we are committed to making our website accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to comply with international accessibility standards, including the **Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1**, **Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)**, **European Accessibility Act**, and other relevant regulations, to ensure an inclusive experience for all users. This statement also ensures that our platform is compliant with accessibility requirements from payment processors and platforms like **Shopify**, **Stripe**, and **PayPal**.

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### **Our Commitment**

We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website to provide equal access and a seamless user experience for all. Our accessibility efforts include:
- Designing our website with accessibility in mind, ensuring that it is easy to navigate for users with disabilities.
- Implementing industry-standard accessibility practices for users who rely on assistive technologies such as screen readers, voice recognition software, and alternative input devices.
- Regularly testing our website for accessibility compliance and making necessary updates to enhance usability.

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### **Accessibility Features**

The following features have been implemented to support accessibility:
- **Text Alternatives for Images (Alt Text):** All images on our site include descriptive alt text to ensure screen readers can convey relevant information.
- **Keyboard Navigation:** Users can navigate our website using keyboard shortcuts, making it accessible for those who cannot use a mouse.
- **Readable Fonts and Contrast:** Our site uses high-contrast colors and clear, legible fonts to enhance readability for individuals with visual impairments.
- **Resizable Text:** Users can adjust the text size on our website without impacting the functionality or design, allowing better readability.
- **Accessible Forms:** Our forms are designed with proper labels, instructions, and easy-to-follow formats to assist users with disabilities when submitting information.
- **Video and Audio Accessibility:** Where possible, we provide captions or transcripts for video and audio content, ensuring information is accessible to those with hearing impairments.

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### **Third-Party Payment Platforms**

We have partnered with **Shopify**, **Stripe**, and **PayPal**, which comply with **PCI DSS** standards and are committed to accessibility best practices for secure and accessible payment processing. These platforms support accessibility tools and features that allow users to navigate and complete transactions with ease, ensuring compliance with global payment system requirements.

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### **Continuous Improvement**

We recognize that website accessibility is an ongoing process, and we are dedicated to continuously improving our website’s accessibility. We conduct regular audits to identify areas for improvement and take immediate action where necessary. Our goal is to create a fully accessible website experience for all users, regardless of ability.

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### **Feedback and Contact Information**

If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions on how we can improve the accessibility of our website, we encourage you to contact us. Your feedback is essential in helping us make our site more inclusive.

Please reach out to us at:

**Institute of Strategy and Tactics Research (ISTR)**  
[Insert Address]  
[Insert Email Address]  
[Insert Phone Number]

We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible and work diligently to resolve any accessibility issues.

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### **Third-Party Sites**

Please note that while we are committed to ensuring accessibility across our website, we cannot control the accessibility of third-party websites or services that may be linked from our site. We encourage users to review the accessibility policies of any third-party platforms they use.

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### **Compliance Status**

ISTR strives to meet the requirements outlined by:
- **Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA**
- **Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)**
- **European Accessibility Act**
- **Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act**

We continue to monitor and update our website to ensure ongoing compliance with these standards.

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### **Changes to This Statement**

We may update this Accessibility Statement from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date."

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By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Accessibility Statement and agree to its terms.

Thank you for supporting the **Institute of Strategy and Tactics Research**. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive experience for all.