Accessibility Statement
At Chikyu Lab (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we aim to provide a website where everyone can access information equally. Regardless of age, disability, or device/environment, we are committed to continuously improving accessibility so that all visitors can browse and use our site comfortably.
1. Our Commitment
Through education, research, and eco-tourism activities, Chikyu Lab promotes open and accessible science. We consider accessibility an essential responsibility and strive to ensure that everyone can access information on our website on an equal basis.
2. What We’re Doing
We take the following measures to improve accessibility:
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Adding alternative text (alt text) to images where appropriate
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Maintaining sufficient color contrast for readability
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Structuring pages to support screen readers and other assistive technologies
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Using clear, meaningful labels for links and buttons
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Providing captions or additional descriptions for audio/video content where feasible
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Leveraging Wix accessibility features to support adjustments such as text size and color preferences
3. Standards and Guidelines
We aim to align our approach with the principles of JIS X 8341-3:2016 and the international guideline WCAG 2.1 (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines), and to make reasonable efforts toward compliance.
4. Continuous Improvement
We consider accessibility an ongoing priority. We welcome feedback from users and will continue improving the site over time—especially for content such as images, video, maps, and forms.
5. Contact
If you have accessibility-related questions, requests, or feedback, please contact us via the inquiry form on our website.
Effective date: October 21, 2025

