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This seems really timely, but also a bit tide shifting.

[1] How much of the web adheres to these standards?

[2] If businesses or US government sites are not compliant, is that a "default" win? (Apologies if I am using the legal term incorrectly here)

[3] If hosting is outside the US for businesses within domestic storefronts, are they open to the same liability?

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1) Not nearly enough. This has become more of a hot topic as of late.

2) IANAL and can’t speak to this.

3) The US lags many places in the world on its legal accessibility requirements. Depending on the country, you’re probably at HIGHER risk outside the US. Check out this really useful collection of laws and policies from around the world: https://www.w3.org/WAI/policies/

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