Accessibility Statement for Arqtic

Arqtic 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 provide a seamless experience across our global operations.

1. Our Commitment

We strive to ensure that our website and digital services are accessible to all, regardless of technology or ability. We aim to comply with:

• Canada: The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Accessible Canada Act (ACA).

• United Kingdom: The Equality Act 2010.

• International Standards: We use the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1/2.2 Level AA as our guiding technical standard.

2. Conformance Status

The Arqtic website is currently [select: fully conformant / partially conformant] with WCAG 2.1 Level AA.

 

Note on Partial Conformance: If there are areas where we are still improving (e.g., legacy PDFs or third-party integrations), we are actively working toward full compliance and can provide alternative formats upon request.

3. Key Accessibility Features

To ensure an inclusive experience, we focus on:

• Keyboard Navigation: Ensuring all site functions can be accessed without a mouse.

• Screen Reader Optimization: Using semantic HTML and ARIA labels for assistive technologies.

• Color Contrast: Maintaining high contrast ratios for readability.

• Flexible Layouts: Ensuring the site is responsive and functional on mobile, tablet, and desktop.

4. Feedback & Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Arqtic. If you encounter any barriers or require information in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), please contact us:

• Email: [insert email, e.g., accessibility@arqtic.com]

• Phone (Canada): [insert phone number]

• Phone (UK): [insert phone number]

• Response Time: We aim to respond to all accessibility inquiries within 3–5 business days.

5. Formal Complaints

Arqtic takes accessibility seriously. If you are not satisfied with our response to your inquiry, you may contact the relevant regulatory bodies:

• In Ontario: The Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility.

• In the UK: The Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

6. Technical Specifications

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

• HTML

• WAI-ARIA

• CSS

• JavaScript