1.13 Do not cause the display to flash at a frequency of above 2Hz

Avoid all flickering or flashing with a frequency of more than twice per second. This includes flashing backgrounds or text, repeatedly turning graphics on and off or cycling between different images.

Rationale

Displays which flicker or flash can cause photosensitive epileptic seizures in susceptible individuals, particularly if the flash has a high intensity and is within the frequency range between 2 Hz and 60 Hz.

Directions and Techniques

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