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Accessibility Statement

Last updated: April 20, 2026

1. Conformance Status

Matcha Alert Club aims to conform to the requirements of WCAG 2.0 Level AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) as established by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

Current Status: Partially conformant. This means that some parts of the content may not fully conform to the accessibility standard. We are actively working to achieve full compliance.

2. Measures to Support Accessibility

Matcha Alert Club takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

  • Include accessibility as part of our mission statement
  • Integrate accessibility into our procurement practices
  • Provide continual accessibility training for our staff
  • Assign clear accessibility goals and responsibilities
  • Use automated and manual testing tools to evaluate accessibility
  • Employ formal accessibility quality assurance methods

3. Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

3.1 Keyboard Navigation

  • All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard (Tab, Enter, Space, Escape keys)
  • Focus indicators are visible for all interactive elements
  • "Skip to main content" link to bypass navigation (press Tab on any page)
  • Logical tab order throughout the site

3.2 Screen Reader Compatibility

  • Semantic HTML structure with proper heading hierarchy
  • ARIA labels and descriptions for complex interactive elements
  • Alternative text for images and icons
  • Form labels properly associated with input fields
  • Error messages clearly identified and linked to form fields

3.3 Visual Design

  • Text and background colors meet WCAG AA contrast ratio requirements (4.5:1 minimum)
  • Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
  • Information is not conveyed by color alone
  • Focus indicators are clearly visible

3.4 Content

  • Clear and simple language used throughout the site
  • Consistent navigation across all pages
  • Descriptive page titles and headings
  • Links have meaningful text (no "click here" links)

4. Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Matcha Alert Club relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript (ES2015+)
  • WAI-ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

5. Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations and potential solutions:

5.1 Third-Party Content

Issue: Some product images and content are sourced from third-party retailers and may not include proper alternative text.

Solution: We are working to add descriptive alternative text to all images. If you encounter an image without proper description, please contact us.

5.2 Real-Time Updates

Issue: Stock status changes and alert notifications may not always be immediately announced to screen readers.

Solution: We are implementing ARIA live regions to ensure dynamic content changes are properly announced. In the meantime, refreshing the page will provide the most up-to-date information.

6. Assessment Approach

Matcha Alert Club assessed the accessibility of this website by the following approaches:

  • Self-evaluation: We conducted internal reviews using automated testing tools and manual keyboard navigation testing
  • Automated testing: We use Lighthouse, axe DevTools, and WAVE to identify accessibility issues
  • Manual testing: We test with screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver) and keyboard-only navigation

7. Tested Assistive Technologies

This website has been tested with the following assistive technologies:

  • NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) with Firefox on Windows
  • JAWS (Job Access With Speech) with Chrome on Windows
  • VoiceOver with Safari on macOS and iOS
  • TalkBack with Chrome on Android
  • Keyboard-only navigation on all major browsers

8. Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Matcha Alert Club. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

8.1 Response Time

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days. We will work with you to provide the information or service you need through an alternative method that is accessible for you.

9. Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may file a complaint with your local disability rights organization or accessibility authority. In the United States, you can contact the Department of Justice's ADA Information Line. In the EU, contact your national equality body.

10. Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing commitment. We regularly review our website and make improvements to ensure the best possible experience for all users. Current priorities include:

  • Completing comprehensive accessibility audit with external consultants
  • Implementing ARIA live regions for all dynamic content
  • Adding alternative text to all third-party images
  • Conducting user testing with people who use assistive technologies
  • Training our team on accessibility best practices

11. Related Documents

For more information about how we protect your data and respect your rights, please see:

This accessibility statement was created on April 20, 2026 and will be regularly reviewed and updated to reflect our ongoing accessibility improvements.