Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

shiftbloom studio. 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 of our users.

We believe that the internet should be available and accessible to anyone, and we are dedicated to providing a website and services that are accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. We aim to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.

Current status: Partially Conformant

"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

We have implemented the following accessibility features on our website:

• Keyboard Navigation: All functionality is accessible using only a keyboard
• Screen Reader Compatibility: Our site is designed to work with popular screen readers
• Alternative Text: Images include descriptive alternative text
• Color Contrast: We maintain sufficient color contrast ratios for text readability
• Resizable Text: Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality
• Focus Indicators: Clear visual indicators show which element has keyboard focus
• Semantic HTML: We use proper HTML markup to convey structure and meaning
• Skip Links: Skip navigation links allow users to bypass repetitive content
• Form Labels: All form fields have associated labels for screen reader users
• Error Identification: Form errors are clearly identified and described

Technologies Used

Accessibility of Open Hallucination Index relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript
• WAI-ARIA (Web Accessibility Initiative – Accessible Rich Internet Applications)

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations and potential solutions:

• Interactive Visualizations: Some data visualizations and 3D elements may not be fully accessible to screen readers. We provide alternative text descriptions where possible.
• Third-Party Content: Some third-party content (e.g., payment processing via Stripe) may have accessibility limitations outside our control.
• PDF Documents: Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to remediate these.
• Dynamic Content: Some dynamically loaded content may not be immediately announced by screen readers. We are implementing ARIA live regions to address this.

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

Assistive Technologies Supported

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Alternative input devices

Browser Compatibility

For the best accessible experience, we recommend using the latest versions of:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Open Hallucination Index. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Email: hi@shiftbloom.studio
Subject Line: Accessibility Feedback

When contacting us, please include:

• The web address (URL) of the page where you encountered the issue
• A description of the accessibility problem
• The browser and assistive technology you were using
• Any other relevant details that may help us understand and address the issue

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

Enforcement Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may escalate your complaint to the appropriate regulatory authority in your jurisdiction.

For users in Germany, you may contact the Schlichtungsstelle nach dem Behindertengleichstellungsgesetz (BGG):

Schlichtungsstelle BGG
bei dem Beauftragten der Bundesregierung für die Belange von Menschen mit Behinderungen
Mauerstraße 53
10117 Berlin
Germany
Email: info@schlichtungsstelle-bgg.de

Assessment and Evaluation

This website was assessed using the following approaches:

• Self-evaluation
• Automated testing tools (Lighthouse, axe DevTools, WAVE)
• Manual testing with assistive technologies
• Keyboard-only navigation testing

Continuous Improvement

We view accessibility as an ongoing effort rather than a one-time project. Our approach includes:

• Regular accessibility audits and testing
• Training our team on accessibility best practices
• Including accessibility requirements in our development process
• Monitoring and addressing user feedback
• Staying updated on accessibility guidelines and standards

Legal Framework

This accessibility statement is prepared in accordance with:

• EU Directive 2016/2102 (Web Accessibility Directive)
• German BITV 2.0 (Barrierefreie-Informationstechnik-Verordnung)
• WCAG 2.1 Guidelines (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)

Contact Information

shiftbloom studio.
Fabian Zimber
Up de Worth 6a
22927 Großhansdorf
Germany
Email: hi@shiftbloom.studio