Accessibility & Compliance Guides
Plain-English guides on WCAG, GDPR cookie rules, the European Accessibility Act, and AI disclosure requirements.
accessibilityMissing or inadequate alt text is the most common WCAG failure found on over 80% of homepages. Here is what it means, why it matters legally, and exactly how to fix it on any CMS.
Read guide →accessibilityWCAG 2.1 AA requires a 4.5:1 contrast ratio for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Most websites fail this silently. Here is how to check yours and fix it.
Read guide →accessibilityMillions of users navigate entirely by keyboard. This complete checklist covers every interactive element your site must support to meet WCAG 2.1 AA.
Read guide →cookieA pre-ticked accept button or a banner with no reject option is not GDPR compliant. Most cookie banners fail on at least one requirement.
Read guide →regulationThe EAA has applied since June 28 2025. If you sell products or services in the EU, your website must meet WCAG 2.1 AA or face enforcement action.
Read guide →regulationThe DOJ rule under ADA Title II requires state and local government websites to meet WCAG 2.1 AA. Here is what that means in plain language.
Read guide →ai disclosureUsing AI to write content, run a chatbot, or make automated decisions? You may have disclosure obligations under the EU AI Act, GDPR Article 22, and FTC guidelines.
Read guide →accessibilityAn accessibility statement is required under the EAA for covered entities and strongly recommended under WCAG. Here is a ready-to-use template.
Read guide →accessibilityUnlabelled form inputs fail WCAG Success Criterion 1.3.1 and break screen readers entirely. It is also one of the easiest issues to correct.
Read guide →accessibilityAutomated scanners like axe-core detect around 30 percent of real WCAG issues. Here is what they miss, what manual audits cover, and when your site needs each.
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