Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

VaultSomm is committed to ensuring that our website and web application are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We believe that everyone deserves equal access to our platform and the tools it provides for managing fine wine collections.

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA — the standard recognised by the U.S. Department of Justice as the appropriate benchmark for website accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III.

Conformance Status

VaultSomm is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard. We are actively working to identify and remediate any non-conformances.

Our target conformance level is WCAG 2.1 Level AA, with ongoing efforts toward WCAG 2.2 Level AA for new features.

Measures We Have Taken

To support accessibility, VaultSomm has implemented the following:

• Keyboard navigation: Core application features are accessible via keyboard without requiring a mouse.
• Colour contrast: Text and interactive elements are designed to meet minimum contrast ratios (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text).
• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML5 elements and ARIA roles to convey structure and meaning to assistive technologies.
• Form labels: All form inputs include associated labels and descriptive error messages.
• Focus indicators: Visible focus indicators are maintained for keyboard navigation.
• Responsive design: The platform adapts to different screen sizes and supports text resizing up to 200% without loss of functionality.
• No content based on colour alone: Information is not conveyed by colour exclusively — icons, labels, or patterns supplement colour coding.
• Alt text: Informative images include descriptive alternative text.

Known Limitations

We are aware of the following areas that may not fully meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA at this time:

• Interactive map (Regional Explorer): The Mapbox-based wine region map is a complex interactive element. While we provide a list-based fallback, full screen reader support for all map interactions is not yet complete.
• Data visualisations: Some charts and graphs (portfolio analytics) may not yet provide complete text alternatives for all data points. We are working to add accessible data tables alongside all chart views.
• Third-party components: Some third-party UI components may not fully comply with WCAG 2.1. We evaluate and replace non-conformant components as part of ongoing development.

We are actively working to address these limitations. If you encounter any accessibility barrier not listed here, please contact us (see below).

Assistive Technologies Supported

VaultSomm has been tested with the following assistive technologies:

• VoiceOver (macOS and iOS) with Safari
• NVDA with Mozilla Firefox (Windows)
• TalkBack with Chrome (Android)
• Keyboard-only navigation (all major browsers)

Feedback & Contact

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of VaultSomm. If you experience any barrier that prevents you from accessing any part of our website or application, or if you need content in an alternative format, please contact us:

• Email: accessibility@vaultsomm.com
• General support: hello@vaultsomm.com

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and to address substantive accessibility barriers within 30 days where technically feasible.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the U.S. Department of Justice ADA Information Line at 1-800-514-0301 (voice) or 1-800-514-0383 (TTY), or file a complaint with the Access Board at www.access-board.gov.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of VaultSomm relies on the following technologies:

• HTML5
• CSS3 (including CSS custom properties and Tailwind CSS)
• JavaScript (React)
• WAI-ARIA 1.2

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