Accessibility Statement

1. Commitment to Accessibility

Explain that your brand wants everyone—regardless of ability—to have a smooth and equal shopping experience.

Example line:
“Variete Gems and Jewels is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all customers, including people with disabilities.”

2. Accessibility Standards You Aim to Follow

Most brands mention WCAG guidelines.

• WCAG 2.1 Level AA (industry standard)

• Continuous efforts to improve compliance

3. Accessibility Features on Your Website

List the features your website supports, such as:

• Keyboard navigation

• Alt text for images

• High contrast and clear fonts

• Mobile-friendly, responsive design

• Screen-reader compatibility

• Clear headings and structure

• Simple navigation

4. Ongoing Improvements

Explain that accessibility is a continuous process.

Example:
“We regularly review and improve our website to ensure a seamless experience for all users.”

5. Feedback & Contact for Accessibility Issues

This is very important.

Tell users they can contact you if they face any problem with:

• Browsing

• Reading content

• Placing orders

• Viewing images

Include contact information:

• Email

• Phone number

• Response timeline

Example:
“If you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website, please contact us at support@varietegems.com. We aim to respond within 48 hours.”

6. Third-Party Content

Mention that you cannot fully control accessibility on external sites, such as:

• Instagram

• WhatsApp

• Payment gateways

• Google Maps

7. Commitment to Equal Access

A short, positive statement showing your dedication.

Example:
“We believe that every customer should be able to explore and purchase our gemstone and jewelry collections without limitations.”

8. Date of Last Update

Always mention this at the bottom.