No Timing
Timing is not an essential part of the event or activity presented by the content, except for non-interactive synchronized media and real-time events.
In plain language
Interactive content shouldn't have a time limit at all, unless it's a live event or a non-interactive video — timing shouldn't be a required part of completing a task.
Why it matters
People with motor or cognitive disabilities often need significantly more time than average to read, understand, and act. Any time pressure, even with warnings and extensions, can still be a barrier — removing the time limit entirely is the most inclusive option.
In practice
Fails this criterion
An online checkout expires the shopping cart after 5 minutes, forcing everyone to finish within that window regardless of how much time they need.
Meets this criterion
The same checkout has no time limit at all — the cart stays available for as long as the person needs to complete their purchase.
Test it yourself
Look for time limits on tasks (forms, checkouts, quizzes) that aren't live events or videos. If completing the task requires beating a clock, this criterion is failing.