Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

We believe that everyone deserves equal access to skincare education. Accessibility is not an afterthought for GlycolicAcid.com - it is a core part of how we design, build, and maintain the site. We continuously work to identify and remove barriers that may prevent people from accessing our content.

What We Do

To make GlycolicAcid.com as accessible as possible, we implement the following practices:

Semantic HTML

We use proper HTML elements to convey meaning and structure. Headings follow a logical hierarchy, lists are marked up as lists, navigation is wrapped in nav elements, and form controls have associated labels. This ensures that assistive technologies like screen readers can accurately interpret and present our content.

Keyboard Navigation

All interactive elements on the site - including links, buttons, form fields, accordions, and tabs - are fully operable using a keyboard alone. We maintain visible focus indicators so you can always see where you are on the page.

Screen Reader Support

We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes where needed to provide additional context for screen reader users. This includes labeling interactive components, announcing dynamic content changes, and providing descriptive text for visual elements.

Color Contrast

Text and interactive elements meet WCAG 2.1 AA contrast ratio requirements (at least 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text). We avoid conveying information through color alone - icons, labels, and patterns provide additional visual cues.

Responsive Design

The site is designed to work across a wide range of devices and screen sizes. Content reflows properly when zoomed up to 200%, and we do not require horizontal scrolling at standard viewport widths.

Alternative Text

Images include descriptive alternative text. Decorative images are hidden from assistive technologies to avoid unnecessary noise. Charts and data visualizations include text-based alternatives.

Reduced Motion

We respect the "prefers-reduced-motion" setting in your operating system. If you have enabled reduced motion, our animations and transitions are minimized or removed entirely.

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, we acknowledge the following areas where we are still improving:

• Some older content may not yet meet all WCAG 2.1 AA criteria. We are actively auditing and updating these pages.
• Third-party embedded content (such as external video players) may not fully meet our accessibility standards.
• PDF documents, if any, may not be fully accessible. We are working to provide HTML alternatives where possible.

Assistive Technology Compatibility

GlycolicAcid.com is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation
• Switch access devices

Report an Issue

If you encounter an accessibility barrier or have difficulty accessing any part of GlycolicAcid.com, we want to hear from you. Your feedback helps us improve.

Please contact us at accessibility@glycolicacid.com with:

• A description of the issue you encountered
• The page URL where the issue occurred
• The device, browser, and assistive technology you were using
• Any screenshots or additional context that may help us reproduce the issue

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and to resolve reported issues as quickly as possible.

Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly review our site with automated testing tools and manual audits. As web standards and assistive technologies evolve, we will continue to update our practices to ensure the best possible experience for all users.