Incorrect list structure
MinorList items must be contained within <ul>, <ol>, or <dl> elements.
WCAG 1.3.136 element(s) affected
<dt> outside <dl><dd> outside <dl>
How to fix
Ensure <li> elements are direct children of <ul> or <ol>.
Accessibility audit of springer.com — scanned on Feb 20, 2026
Technology1 issues found across 1 categories
List items must be contained within <ul>, <ol>, or <dl> elements.
WCAG 1.3.1<dt> outside <dl><dd> outside <dl>Ensure <li> elements are direct children of <ul> or <ol>.
Here are the most impactful changes springer.com should make to improve accessibility:
Ensure <li> elements are direct children of <ul> or <ol>.
springer.com scored 97/100 (grade A) on our accessibility audit. This score reflects automated checks against WCAG 2.1 Level AA criteria.
Our scan found 1 accessibility issues on springer.com. Full WCAG compliance requires addressing all critical and major issues identified above.
The European Accessibility Act requires websites to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Check the detailed report above to see springer.com's compliance status.
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