Accessibility Statement
Our commitment to digital accessibility and inclusion
Commitment to Digital Accessibility
Encierro.com, the leading authority in Pamplona bull run education and running of the bulls safety guidance, is fully committed to digital accessibility and inclusion. As seasoned bull runners dedicated to teaching safe and respectful participation in the San Fermín festival, we carry the same commitment to safety and inclusivity into our website. Our goal is to provide an accessible tour experience online for all visitors — whether you're a first-time runner seeking information or a veteran enthusiast — regardless of ability or disability. We believe everyone should be able to learn from our expertise and navigate our content with ease, and we are continually working to ensure that our website is usable by all people. In line with our core values of respect and safety, we strive to make Encierro.com a place where every user feels welcome and supported.
Standards and Compliance
Encierro.com is designed and developed to meet or exceed internationally recognized web accessibility standards. We closely follow the guidelines and requirements set forth by:
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 & 2.2 (Level AA)
We adhere to the WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 success criteria at the AA level, which are global standards defined by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) for making web content perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for all users. Following these guidelines helps ensure that our content is accessible to individuals with a wide range of disabilities.
Section 508 (U.S. Rehabilitation Act)
We voluntarily align our website with Section 508 requirements, which mandate that information and communication technology (ICT) be accessible to people with disabilities. This U.S. standard is a legal benchmark for accessibility; by meeting Section 508 guidelines, we demonstrate our commitment to providing comparable access to users in the United States and beyond.
EN 301 549 (EU ICT Accessibility Standard)
Encierro.com also conforms to EN 301 549, the European Union's accessibility requirements for ICT products and services. This standard is essentially a comprehensive checklist for digital accessibility in Europe, incorporating the full WCAG guidelines. By following EN 301 549, we ensure our site meets EU criteria and removes barriers for all users, including people with disabilities.
For each of the above standards, we target Level AA compliance or higher, meaning we implement a broad range of best practices to maximize accessibility. By following multiple overlapping standards, Encierro.com aims to provide an inclusive experience that meets the needs of our diverse global audience.
Accessibility Features and Practices
To achieve our accessibility goals, Encierro.com incorporates numerous best practices in design, development, and content creation. We have implemented the following features and measures to make our website as accessible and user-friendly as possible:
Text Alternatives for Images
All informative images and non-text media on our site include descriptive alternative text (alt text) or captions. This ensures that screen reader users and those who can't see images receive equivalent information in text form. For example, photographs from the Pamplona bull runs and instructional graphics are accompanied by alt text describing the scene or content, so no important information is lost.
Keyboard Navigation
Our website is fully operable via keyboard alone, without requiring a mouse. We provide keyboard focus indicators and include "skip to main content" links on pages to allow users to bypass repetitive navigation menus. This facilitates efficient navigation for people who use keyboard or switch devices, ensuring they can move through menus, links, and interactive elements smoothly.
Clear Structure and Labels
We use proper semantic HTML structure throughout the site, including meaningful headings, lists, and landmarks, to give our pages a logical reading order. Form fields and interactive controls are paired with explicit labels or instructions. This semantic clarity helps assistive technologies (like screen readers) convey the page structure and context to users, so they can easily understand and navigate the content.
WAI-ARIA Support
Where needed, we enhance our site with ARIA roles and attributes (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) to improve accessibility of dynamic content. ARIA labels, landmarks, and live region announcements are used to assist screen readers with navigation and updates to the page content. This means that any custom widgets or interactive features we use are made as accessible as possible, communicating their purpose and state to users who rely on assistive technology.
Accessible Visual Design
We design our pages with high color contrast between text and background, meeting WCAG contrast guidelines to aid users with low vision or color blindness. Font sizes are scalable, and the layout remains usable when zoomed in or magnified. We avoid using color as the sole means of conveying information and ensure that important content is not hidden behind hover-only interactions, so that all users can perceive the information effectively.
Captions and Transcripts
All video content and multimedia presentations on Encierro.com include closed captions or text transcripts. For instance, our instructional videos on running of the bulls safety techniques are provided with subtitles (in multiple languages, when available) so that users who are deaf or hard of hearing, or who prefer reading, can fully access the audio information. We are also prepared to provide alternative formats for any content upon request.
By implementing these features and best practices, we aim to ensure that our educational content about the Pamplona bull run and our tour services is accessible to everyone. Whether you are navigating via a screen reader, using only a keyboard, or adjusting the site to suit your vision needs, our intention is that you have a seamless and informative experience on Encierro.com. We regularly review these elements to maintain compliance with the latest accessibility guidelines and to incorporate new best practices as they emerge.
Ongoing Improvement and Feedback
Accessibility is an ongoing commitment at Encierro.com. Just as we continuously update our bull-running safety guidance with the latest insights, we also continuously evaluate and improve our website's accessibility. Accessibility considerations are integrated from the very start of our design and development process — every new page or feature is built with inclusive design principles in mind, ensuring accessibility isn't an afterthought but a fundamental aspect of our site's architecture.
We conduct regular audits and testing to maintain our high standards. Our team utilizes a combination of automated testing tools and manual reviews to check for compliance with WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA, Section 508, and EN 301 549. This includes using industry-leading accessibility scanners, analyzing color contrast ratios, navigating the site with keyboard-only input, and testing with screen readers (e.g., NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver) to verify that all content is usable with assistive technology. When issues are identified, we prioritize fixing them as quickly as possible. Our goal is to meet or exceed accessibility requirements at all times, and we understand that as standards evolve and technology changes, our site must adapt accordingly.
Encierro.com values the input of our community. If you encounter any accessibility barriers on our site or have suggestions for improvement, we want to hear from you. We view accessibility as a shared effort and welcome feedback as an important part of our process. Please let us know about any issues or recommendations via our contact form on the website. Our team will review your comments promptly and take appropriate action. We are committed to responding to user feedback and continuously enhancing the accessibility of our digital content. Your experience on our site matters greatly to us, and we appreciate anyone taking the time to help us improve. Encierro.com stands by its commitment to provide an inclusive, trustworthy, and human-centered online experience for all users, as part of our mission to be the most credible and accessible source of Pamplona bull running knowledge and tour guidance available.
By upholding these accessibility principles and actively engaging with our users, Encierro.com ensures that our expert bull-running guidance and educational resources remain available to everyone. We believe that inclusivity strengthens our community and reinforces our authority as a leader in bull run safety education. Thank you for supporting our efforts to make the running of the bulls experience — both online and in person — safe, respectful, and accessible for all.