Accessibility Statement

Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: 15.02.2025

1. INTRODUCTION

Dargslan s.r.o. 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 to ensure we provide equal access to all users of our website https://www.dargslanpublishing.com (the "Website") and our e-books.

This Accessibility Statement outlines our commitment to accessibility, the standards we follow, the measures we've implemented, known limitations, and how users can contact us regarding accessibility issues.

2. OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY

We believe that websites and digital content should be accessible to all individuals, regardless of abilities or disabilities. Our goal is to create an experience that is:

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

3. COMPLIANCE STANDARDS

3.1 Website Accessibility Standards

Our Website aims to comply with:

  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA
  • Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (for US users)
  • The European Accessibility Act (for EU users)
  • [OTHER APPLICABLE REGIONAL STANDARDS]

3.2 E-book Accessibility Standards

Our e-books aim to incorporate accessibility features in accordance with:

  • EPUB Accessibility 1.0 Standard
  • DAISY Consortium Guidelines
  • [OTHER APPLICABLE E-BOOK STANDARDS]

4. WEBSITE ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES

We have implemented various features to enhance the accessibility of our Website, including:

4.1 Navigation and Structure

  • Consistent navigation structure across all pages
  • Proper heading structure for better screen reader navigation
  • Skip navigation links to bypass repetitive content
  • Breadcrumb navigation to indicate current location
  • Logical tab order for keyboard users

4.2 Design and Readability

  • Sufficient color contrast between text and background
  • Text resizing without loss of functionality
  • Responsive design that adapts to different screen sizes and orientations
  • No content that flashes more than three times per second
  • Customizable font options for improved readability

4.3 Input and Interaction

  • Form fields with appropriate labels and error messages
  • Extended time limits where applicable or ability to turn off time limits
  • No functionality that requires complex gestures or timed interactions
  • Multiple methods to perform actions (keyboard, mouse, touch)
  • Clear focus indicators for keyboard navigation

4.4 Compatibility with Assistive Technologies

  • ARIA landmarks for screen reader users
  • Alt text for all informative images
  • Accessible data tables with proper headers
  • Compatible with common screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
  • Support for browser zoom and text-only zoom

5. E-BOOK ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES

Our commitment to accessibility extends to the e-books we sell, which include the following features when available from publishers:

5.1 Text and Navigation

  • Reflowable text that adapts to different screen sizes and user preferences
  • Proper document structure with semantic markup
  • Logical reading order
  • Navigable table of contents
  • Bookmarking capabilities

5.2 Visual Customization

  • Adjustable font size, style, and line spacing
  • Alternative color themes including high contrast options
  • Customizable margins and page layouts
  • Support for user stylesheets when platform allows

5.3 Alternative Access

  • Alt text for images and complex graphics
  • Proper markup of tables and lists
  • MathML for mathematical equations (where applicable)
  • Synchronized text and audio where available
  • Support for text-to-speech functionality

5.4 E-book Format Support

  • EPUB3 format with accessibility features when available
  • PDF formats optimized for accessibility when EPUB is not available
  • Format information provided in product descriptions

6. KNOWN LIMITATIONS

While we strive for complete accessibility, we acknowledge that there are some current limitations:

6.1 Website Limitations

  • [SPECIFIC AREAS OR FUNCTIONS THAT ARE NOT FULLY ACCESSIBLE]
  • Legacy content that may not meet all accessibility standards
  • Third-party content or functionality that we do not control

6.2 E-book Limitations

  • Some publisher-supplied e-books may not contain all accessibility features
  • Certain complex visual content may not have complete alternatives
  • Some older titles may have limited accessibility features
  • DRM protections may impact certain accessibility functions on some devices

We are actively working to address these limitations and improve accessibility across our platform.

7. TESTING AND EVALUATION

7.1 Testing Methods

Our accessibility testing process includes:

  • Automated testing tools to identify basic issues
  • Manual keyboard testing to ensure functionality without a mouse
  • Screen reader testing with popular assistive technologies
  • Usability testing with users with disabilities
  • Color contrast and readability evaluations

7.2 Regular Assessment

We conduct regular accessibility assessments of our Website and work with publishers to improve e-book accessibility. These assessments help us identify and prioritize improvements.

8. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY COMPATIBILITY

Our Website and e-books have been tested with the following assistive technologies:

  • Screen readers: JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack
  • Screen magnifiers: ZoomText, Windows Magnifier
  • Voice recognition: Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Voice Control
  • Alternative input devices: Keyboard-only navigation, switch controls

9. USER ASSISTANCE AND FEEDBACK

9.1 Accessibility Help

If you encounter accessibility barriers on our Website or with our e-books, please:

  • Email us at info@dargslan.com
  • Use the feedback form on our Contact page

9.2 Requesting Accessible Formats

If you need content in a different format, please contact us and we will work to provide an accessible alternative.

9.3 Feedback Process

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our Website and e-books. All feedback will be reviewed by our accessibility team and used to plan future improvements.

10. TRAINING AND RESOURCES

Our team receives regular training on digital accessibility to ensure we maintain and improve our accessibility standards. We also provide resources to help users get the most out of our accessible features:

  • [LINK TO ACCESSIBILITY TUTORIAL PAGE]
  • [LINK TO DEVICE-SPECIFIC GUIDANCE]
  • [LINK TO FAQ ABOUT ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES]

11. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

We are committed to ongoing accessibility improvements. Our roadmap includes:

  • Regular accessibility audits and testing
  • Prioritizing fixes for identified barriers
  • Expanding accessibility features based on user feedback
  • Working with publishers to improve e-book accessibility
  • Staying current with evolving accessibility standards and technologies

This Accessibility Statement aims to address requirements outlined in applicable accessibility regulations. We strive for substantial conformance with established accessibility standards while acknowledging that perfect conformance may not always be possible.

13. CHANGES TO THIS STATEMENT

We will update this Accessibility Statement as we improve our accessibility features or when new technologies emerge. The latest version will always be available on our Website with the "Last Updated" date at the top.

14. CONTACT INFORMATION

For all accessibility-related inquiries, assistance, or feedback, please contact:

Dargslan s.r.o.

Attn: Accessibility Team

1260/51 Sportova, Dunajska Streda, Trnava, 929 01 Slovakia

Email: info@dargslan.com    

Hours of Operation: CET 9:00 am - 15:00 pm