The 8th Side is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure our hobby community is inclusive both online and in-person.

1. Our Commitment

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with a wide array of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, and neurological disabilities.

2. Digital Accessibility Features

On the8thside.shop, we work to maintain the following features:

  • Alt-Text: Providing descriptive text for product images, especially for rare trading cards.

  • Keyboard Navigation: Ensuring our store can be navigated without the use of a mouse.

  • Readability: Using clear fonts and high-contrast color schemes to make text easy to read.

  • Responsive Design: Ensuring the site functions well on screen readers and various mobile devices.

3. Physical Store Accessibility

Our retail location at 4232 Fort St, Lincoln Park, MI is designed to be welcoming to all:

  • Entrance: Our storefront features accessible entry for wheelchairs and mobility aids.

  • Gaming Space: We maintain aisles and gaming tables that allow for comfortable movement and participation in tournaments for players with physical disabilities.

  • Assistance: Our staff is trained and ready to assist any customer with reaching products on high shelves or reading card text/labels if needed.

4. Ongoing Efforts

We recognize that accessibility is an ongoing process. We regularly review our website using accessibility scanning tools and manual audits to identify and fix potential barriers.

5. Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our services. If you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website or in our store, please let us know so we can resolve the issue:

  • Email: support@the8thside.shop

  • Phone: +1 (313) 382-1683

  • Address: 4232 Fort St, Lincoln Park, MI 48146, USA

We try to respond to feedback within 2 business days.