Principle 2 Operable · Guideline 2.3: Seizures and Physical Reactions

2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold

Nothing may flash more than three times per second.

Level A

What this means in practice

Rapid luminance changes can trigger seizures. Applies to video, animation and ad banners. When in doubt, do not flash.

Normative wording

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