Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: November 5, 2025

Our Commitment

Cibarious is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. We believe that everyone should be able to access ingredient knowledge and culinary information, regardless of their abilities or the technologies they use.

We are actively working to make our website accessible and usable for all visitors, and we continuously improve the user experience by applying relevant accessibility standards.

Accessibility Standards

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These internationally recognized guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.

Current Accessibility Features

Our website currently includes the following accessibility features:

Navigation & Structure

1. Semantic HTML: Proper heading hierarchy throughout all pages

1. Keyboard navigation: All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard

1. Skip links: Quick navigation to main content areas

1. Consistent layout: Predictable structure across all pages

Visual & Content

1. Responsive design: Content adapts to different screen sizes and zoom levels

1. Clear headings: Logical document structure with descriptive headings

1. Text alternatives: Descriptive alt text for ingredient images

1. Resizable text: Content remains functional when text is resized up to 200%

Interactive Elements

1. Focus indicators: Clear visual focus states for keyboard navigation

1. ARIA labels: Descriptive labels for icons, buttons, and interactive elements

1. Form labels: All form inputs have associated labels

1. Advertisement controls: Ad content is properly labeled with hide/close options

Assistive Technology

1. Screen reader support: Tested with NVDA and compatible with major screen readers

1. Proper ARIA attributes: State announcements for interactive components

1. Semantic navigation: Proper landmark roles and navigation structure

High Contrast Theme

We offer a High Contrast theme that provides enhanced visibility for users with low vision or color vision deficiencies. This theme:

1. Maximum contrast: Uses pure black text on white backgrounds and white text on black backgrounds for optimal readability

1. Simplified color palette: Removes decorative textures and patterns that can interfere with readability

1. Enhanced borders: All interactive elements have clear, high-contrast borders (2px solid black)

1. Accessible controls: Available through our Accessibility Panel, which can be accessed from any page

1. Persistent preference: Your high contrast preference is saved and persists across sessions

To enable High Contrast mode, click the accessibility icon in the header or footer, then toggle "High Contrast Mode" in the Accessibility Panel.

Known Limitations & Ongoing Improvements

We are actively addressing the following accessibility issues:

Currently Being Fixed

1. Table semantics: Converting ingredient information boxes to proper table structure

1. State announcements: Adding ARIA expanded/collapsed states to navigation toggles

1. Interactive semantics: Converting non-semantic clickable elements to proper buttons

1. Active indicators: Adding current section indicators for table of contents navigation

1. Color contrast: Reviewing and adjusting color combinations for small text elements

Timeline: We expect these improvements to be completed within the next few weeks.

Third-Party Content

Some content on our website comes from external providers:

1. Google Ads: Advertisement content is provided by third-party services that we do not directly control, but all ad containers are properly labeled and include dismiss controls

1. Embedded content: When we include third-party resources, we ensure they meet our accessibility standards where possible

Assistive Technologies & Browsers

Our website has been tested with:

1. Screen readers: NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver

1. Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (latest versions)

1. Keyboard navigation: Full site functionality without mouse

1. Text sizing: Up to 200% magnification

Feedback & Support

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Cibarious. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement: Report Accessibility Issues

1. Contact form: Use the contact form in our Contact section

1. Email: [email protected]

1. Response time: We aim to respond to accessibility inquiries within 3 business days

When reporting an issue, please include:

1. The page or feature where you encountered the barrier

1. The assistive technology or browser you were using

1. A description of the problem

1. Your suggestions for improvement (if any)

Our Process

We take accessibility seriously and follow this approach:

1. Regular audits: We conduct accessibility reviews using automated and manual testing

1. User testing: We test with assistive technologies and gather feedback from users with disabilities

1. Continuous improvement: Accessibility is integrated into our development process, not an afterthought

1. Training: Our team stays updated on accessibility best practices and standards

1. Remediation: We prioritize and fix identified accessibility issues promptly

Formal Complaints

While we strive to make our website as accessible as possible, we recognize that some barriers may exist. If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you have the right to:

1. Contact your local accessibility advocacy organization

1. File a complaint with your national accessibility authority

1. For EU residents: Contact your local disability rights organization

Technical Specifications

Cibarious relies on the following technologies for accessibility:

1. HTML5 for semantic structure

1. ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) for enhanced semantics

1. CSS for visual presentation and layout

1. JavaScript for interactive functionality

The website is designed to be functional if JavaScript is disabled, though some features may be limited.

Assessment Approach

This accessibility statement was created based on:

1. Self-evaluation: Internal testing and review by our development team

1. Automated testing: Lighthouse accessibility audits and automated scanning tools

1. Manual testing: Keyboard navigation testing and screen reader verification

1. User feedback: Reports and suggestions from our community

Updates to This Statement

We review and update this accessibility statement regularly as we:

1. Implement new features or content

1. Complete accessibility improvements

1. Receive feedback from users

1. Update our accessibility standards and practices

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Cibarious is committed to accessibility as a core value, not a compliance checkbox. We believe great content should be accessible to everyone, and we're dedicated to making that a reality. Questions or concerns? Contact us at [email protected]