Accessibility Statement

Our commitment to an inclusive experience

Last updated: November 6, 2025

Our Commitment

Applytide 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.

Standards

We aim 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 usable for everyone.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

  • Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements can be accessed via keyboard
  • Screen Reader Support: ARIA labels and semantic HTML for assistive technologies
  • Clear Focus Indicators: Visible indicators when navigating with keyboard
  • Readable Fonts: Clear, legible typography throughout the application
  • Responsive Design: Works on various screen sizes and devices
  • Alt Text: Descriptive alternative text for images
  • Color Contrast: Sufficient contrast ratios for text and interactive elements

Known Limitations

We are aware of the following accessibility limitations and are working to address them:

  • Some complex interactive components may not be fully keyboard accessible
  • PDF documents uploaded by users may not be accessible
  • Some dynamic content updates may not be announced to screen readers
  • Color contrast in some dashboard visualizations may not meet AA standards

We are actively working to improve these areas in future updates.

Third-Party Content

Our Chrome extension extracts content from third-party job boards. We cannot guarantee the accessibility of content from these external sources, but we strive to present it in an accessible format within our application.

Assistive Technologies

Applytide is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

  • Screen readers: NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver
  • Speech recognition software
  • Keyboard navigation tools
  • Browser zoom and text resizing

Testing & Evaluation

We regularly test our application using:

  • Automated accessibility testing tools (Lighthouse, axe DevTools)
  • Manual keyboard navigation testing
  • Screen reader testing (NVDA, VoiceOver)
  • User feedback from people with disabilities

Feedback & Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Applytide. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please let us know:

  • Email: contact@applytide.com
  • Subject Line: Please include "Accessibility" in your subject line
  • Response Time: We aim to respond within 5 business days

Please provide the following information in your message:

  • The page or feature you're having trouble with
  • The assistive technology you're using (if applicable)
  • A description of the problem
  • Your suggestions for improvement (optional)

Technical Specifications

Applytide relies on the following technologies for accessibility:

  • HTML5 semantic elements
  • WAI-ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)
  • CSS for visual presentation
  • JavaScript for interactive functionality

Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We are committed to:

  • Regularly auditing our application for accessibility issues
  • Fixing identified problems in a timely manner
  • Incorporating accessibility into our design and development process
  • Providing accessibility training for our team
  • Consulting with users with disabilities

Legal Requirements

While Applytide is not legally required to comply with accessibility standards in all jurisdictions, we believe digital accessibility is a fundamental right and we strive to meet or exceed relevant standards including:

  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - United States
  • Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act - United States
  • European Accessibility Act - European Union
  • Equality Act 2010 - United Kingdom

Assessment History

Last Assessment: November 6, 2025

Assessment Method: Self-evaluation using automated tools and manual testing

Current Conformance Level: Partially Conformant (working towards WCAG 2.1 Level AA)

We plan to conduct a formal third-party accessibility audit in the future to ensure full compliance.

This accessibility statement was created on November 6, 2025 and will be reviewed and updated regularly.