Kilotest: Diagnoses of tab-opening link action unstated? violation by HTML element 538 on Synchronicity Earth USA Annual Reports and Spotlight page

Basics

About the page

• URL: https://www.synchronicityearth.org/about-us/annualreview/
• Tested 3 days ago on 2026-10-07 at 22:06 by job 261007T2139-gxp
• Summary of results:
  • Rule engines:
    • Called: 12
    • Were able to test: 11
    • Reported any rule violations: 10
  • Violations: 499
  • Violators: 198
  • Issues: 63
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About the issue

• Why it matters: Following a link opens a new window, possibly surprising a user
• Priority: lowest
• Related WCAG standard: 3.2.5
• Reported by 3 rule engines (ASLint + Pour + Testaro)
• Violations: 6
• Violators: 4

About the violator

• Tag name: SPAN
• Text: I have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions.
• Start tag: <span class="wpcf7-list-item-label">
• XPath: [not obtained]
• Bounding box: x = 396, y = 1151, width = 425, height = 18
• Reported by ASLint

Diagnoses

Here is how rule engines diagnose the tab-opening link action unstated? issue for HTML element 538 of the Synchronicity Earth USA Annual Reports and Spotlight page.

1. This link should have a warning before automatically opening a new window or tab.

   Rule engine: ASLint (eSSENTIAL Accessibility)

   Rule: links_new_window_mark