Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

ElioPet Scanner is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all people, including those with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure our website and mobile app are accessible to all users.

We believe that everyone should have equal access to information about pet food ingredients and product safety, regardless of ability or technology used.

Standards and Compliance

ElioPet Scanner strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.

Our website has been designed and tested to meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards, which include:

• Perceivable: Information and user interface components are presentable to users in ways they can perceive
• Operable: User interface components and navigation are operable by all users
• Understandable: Information and operation of user interface are understandable
• Robust: Content is robust enough to be interpreted by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Navigation and Interaction

• Skip navigation link for keyboard users to bypass repetitive content
• Full keyboard navigation support - all features accessible without a mouse
• Visible focus indicators on all interactive elements
• Logical heading structure for screen reader navigation
• Descriptive link text that makes sense out of context
• Minimum touch target sizes of 44×44 pixels for easy interaction

Visual Design

• Color contrast ratios meeting WCAG AA standards (minimum 4.5:1 for normal text)
• Text that can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality
• No reliance on color alone to convey information
• Animations that respect user motion preferences (prefers-reduced-motion)
• Clear visual layout with adequate spacing and organization

Content and Semantics

• Semantic HTML markup for proper structure and meaning
• Alternative text for all meaningful images
• Decorative images properly hidden from screen readers
• Form labels properly associated with input fields
• ARIA labels on interactive elements for clear identification
• Clear error messages and form validation feedback

Mobile App Accessibility

Our Android app is designed with accessibility in mind:

• Full TalkBack screen reader support
• Content descriptions on all UI elements
• Support for large text sizes (up to 200%)
• Touch targets meeting Android accessibility guidelines (48dp minimum)
• Color contrast meeting WCAG standards
• State announcements for important app changes

Compatible Technologies

ElioPet Scanner is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

Screen Readers

• NVDA (Windows)
• JAWS (Windows)
• VoiceOver (macOS and iOS)
• TalkBack (Android)
• Narrator (Windows)

Other Assistive Technologies

• Keyboard-only navigation
• Voice control software (Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Voice Access)
• Screen magnification software
• Switch Access (Android)

Browser Compatibility

• Chrome (latest version)
• Firefox (latest version)
• Safari (latest version)
• Edge (latest version)

Testing and Evaluation

We assess the accessibility of ElioPet Scanner through:

• Automated testing using WAVE, axe DevTools, and Lighthouse
• Manual testing with screen readers (NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
• Keyboard-only navigation testing
• Color contrast analysis
• Testing with users who rely on assistive technologies
• Regular accessibility audits as part of our development process

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations. We are actively working to address any issues and improve accessibility continuously.

Currently identified limitations:

• Product database images may have varying quality of alternative text depending on source data
• Some third-party content (product manufacturer websites) may not meet our accessibility standards

We are working to remedy these limitations and will provide updates as improvements are made.

Formal Complaints Process

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may escalate your complaint:

1. Contact our team at hello@eliopet.com
2. If unresolved, you may file a complaint with relevant authorities in your jurisdiction

We take all accessibility concerns seriously and will work diligently to resolve issues promptly.

Third-Party Content

ElioPet Scanner may include links to third-party websites and services (such as product manufacturer websites and retailers). We do not control the accessibility of these external sites, but we strive to link only to accessible resources when possible.

Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We are committed to:

• Regular accessibility audits and testing
• Incorporating accessibility into our design and development processes
• Providing accessibility training for our team
• Staying current with WCAG guidelines and best practices
• Listening to and acting on user feedback
• Testing with real users who rely on assistive technologies

Legal Information

This accessibility statement applies to the ElioPet Scanner website (eliopet.com) and mobile application.

Compliance Status: We believe ElioPet Scanner is fully compliant with WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards. We continuously monitor and improve our accessibility to maintain this compliance.

Date of Statement

This accessibility statement was created on January 1, 2026, and last reviewed on January 1, 2026. We review and update this statement regularly to reflect our accessibility efforts and any changes to our services.