Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: December 29, 2025 • Version 1.0

1. Our Commitment to Accessibility

Varaneety 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 Service is accessible to all users.

We believe that everyone should have equal access to knowledge sharing and community participation, regardless of their abilities or the technologies they use to access the web.

2. Conformance Status

Our goal is to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.

Current Conformance Level: Partial Conformance

While we strive to adhere to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, we acknowledge that some content on our Service may not yet be fully compliant. We are actively working to improve accessibility across all features of the platform.

3. Accessibility Features

Varaneety includes the following accessibility features:

3.1 Keyboard Navigation

All interactive elements can be accessed using keyboard navigation
Tab order follows a logical sequence
Keyboard focus is visible with clear focus indicators
Keyboard shortcuts do not conflict with assistive technology shortcuts

3.2 Screen Reader Support

Semantic HTML markup for proper structure
ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) labels on interactive elements
Alternative text for images (where applicable)
Proper heading hierarchy (H1, H2, H3, etc.)
Form labels associated with input fields

3.3 Visual Design

Color contrast ratios meet WCAG AA standards (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text)
Information is not conveyed by color alone
Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
Responsive design works across various screen sizes and devices

3.4 Language Support

Multi-language support (Hebrew and English)
Right-to-left (RTL) layout for Hebrew
Language selection available in user settings
Consistent text direction throughout the interface

3.5 Forms and Input

Clear form labels and instructions
Error messages are descriptive and helpful
Required fields are clearly marked
Form validation provides clear feedback

4. Technical Specifications

The accessibility of Varaneety relies on the following technologies:

HTML5 for semantic structure
ARIA (WAI-ARIA 1.2) for enhanced semantics
CSS3 for visual presentation and responsive design
JavaScript (React/Next.js) for interactive functionality
Chakra UI v3 component library with built-in accessibility features

The Service is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
Screen magnification software
Speech recognition software
Keyboard-only navigation
Browser zoom functionality

5. Known Limitations

Despite our efforts, there may be some limitations and areas where full accessibility has not yet been achieved:

5.1 User-Generated Content

Images: Users may upload images without providing alternative text. We encourage users to add descriptive alt text when uploading images.
Rich Text: Content created using the rich text editor may not always follow accessibility best practices if users do not structure their content properly.

5.2 Third-Party Content

Embedded Content: Some embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos) may not be fully accessible. We rely on third-party providers for the accessibility of their content.
External Links: Links to external websites may lead to content that is not accessible. We are not responsible for the accessibility of external sites.

5.3 PDF Documents

Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to ensure all future PDFs meet accessibility standards.

5.4 Complex Interactions

Some complex interactive features (e.g., drag-and-drop) may have accessibility limitations. We provide alternative methods where possible.

6. Feedback and Contact

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of Varaneety. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Email: accessibility@varaneety.com Subject Line: Accessibility Feedback Response Time: We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

When reporting accessibility issues, please include:

Your name and contact information
The URL or location where you experienced the issue
The assistive technology you were using (if applicable)
A description of the problem
Any suggested solutions (optional)

7. Assessment and Testing

Our accessibility efforts include:

7.1 Automated Testing

Regular automated accessibility audits using tools like:
- axe DevTools
- Lighthouse (Chrome DevTools)
- WAVE (Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool)

7.2 Manual Testing

Manual keyboard navigation testing
Screen reader testing (VoiceOver, NVDA)
Color contrast analysis
Responsive design testing

7.3 User Testing

We value input from users with disabilities
We conduct usability testing with diverse user groups
We incorporate feedback into our development process

8. Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. Our commitment includes:

Regular Audits: Conducting accessibility audits on new features and existing content
Training: Providing accessibility training to our development and design teams
Documentation: Maintaining accessibility guidelines for internal teams
Updates: Continuously updating our Service to improve accessibility
Monitoring: Tracking and addressing accessibility issues as they are reported

8.1 Roadmap

Our ongoing accessibility improvements include:

Enhanced keyboard navigation for complex components
Improved screen reader announcements for dynamic content
Better alt text guidance for user-uploaded images
Accessibility testing as part of our quality assurance process
Expanded documentation on accessibility best practices

9. Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technologies

Varaneety is designed to be compatible with the following combinations of web browsers and assistive technologies:

Supported Browsers:

Google Chrome (latest version)
Mozilla Firefox (latest version)
Apple Safari (latest version)
Microsoft Edge (latest version)

Supported Assistive Technologies:

JAWS (latest version) with Chrome or Firefox
NVDA (latest version) with Chrome or Firefox
VoiceOver with Safari (macOS and iOS)
TalkBack with Chrome (Android)

Not Fully Tested:

Internet Explorer 11 (not recommended)
Opera, Brave, or other Chromium-based browsers (may work but not officially supported)

10. Legal Framework

We are committed to complying with applicable accessibility laws and regulations, including:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Title III
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (United States)
European Accessibility Act (EAA) (European Union)
EN 301 549 (European Standard)

11. Formal Approval

This Accessibility Statement was approved on December 29, 2025, by:

Organization: Meged Solutions Service: Varaneety - Community Knowledge Sharing Platform Website: https://app.varaneety.com

12. Updates to This Statement

We review and update this Accessibility Statement regularly to reflect:

Changes to our Service
New accessibility features
Improvements to existing features
Feedback from users

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this statement was last revised.

13. Alternative Formats

If you require this Accessibility Statement in an alternative format, please contact us at accessibility@varaneety.com and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

14. Additional Resources

For more information about web accessibility:

Last Reviewed: December 29, 2025

We are committed to making Varaneety accessible to all users. Thank you for helping us achieve this goal.