Accessibility Statement
Our commitment to making technology accessible to everyone
Our Commitment
Planckchron 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.
We strive to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards and follow best practices to ensure our website and products are accessible to all users, including those using assistive technologies.
Conformance Status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.
Planckchron.com 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 achieve full conformance.
Accessibility Features
- Semantic HTML markup for proper document structure
- Keyboard navigation support throughout the site
- ARIA labels and landmarks for screen reader compatibility
- Sufficient color contrast ratios (minimum 4.5:1)
- Descriptive alt text for all meaningful images
- Form labels and error messages that are accessible
- Skip navigation links for easier content access
- Responsive design that works on various devices and screen sizes
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of Planckchron.com relies on the following technologies to work:
- HTML5
- WAI-ARIA 1.2
- CSS3
- JavaScript (React)
These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations. Below are known issues we are actively working to address:
- Some interactive 3D visualizations may not be fully accessible to screen readers
- Complex data tables may require additional navigation context
- Some dynamically loaded content may not announce changes immediately
We are continuously working to improve these areas and appreciate your patience.
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Planckchron.com. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.
Assessment Approach
Planckchron assessed the accessibility of this website by the following approaches:
- Self-evaluation using automated testing tools (Axe, Lighthouse)
- Manual testing with keyboard navigation
- Screen reader testing (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
- User feedback and testing with people with disabilities
This statement was last updated on November 23, 2025.