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Can I link to non-compliant sites from my site?

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Can I link to a non-compliant external site and stay compliant?

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You should do your best to link out to sites that are also accessible, but it is not a WCAG requirement.

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  • 3.2.4 Consistent Identification Level AA
  • Guideline 3.2 - Predictable
  • Principle 3 - Understandable
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