Accessibility Statement
Last updated: March 31, 2025
Gothermyx is committed to ensuring that its digital services, including the content available at bepooke.club, are accessible to the widest possible audience regardless of technology, ability, or circumstance. We believe that access to educational content is a right, not a privilege, and we actively work to remove barriers that may prevent any person from fully engaging with our platform.
1. Our Commitment
We strive to conform to recognised international standards for web accessibility. Our goal is to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA as published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including but not limited to visual, auditory, cognitive, motor, and speech impairments.
Accessibility is treated as an ongoing responsibility rather than a one-time effort. We regularly review our content, structure, and technical implementation to identify and address accessibility gaps.
2. Scope
This statement applies to all pages and content published under the bepooke.club domain, including course materials, webinar resources, informational pages, and any forms or interactive elements provided through our service.
Third-party content embedded within our platform, such as external video providers or payment processors, may not fall within our direct control. We endeavour to work only with third-party services that demonstrate a commitment to accessible design.
3. Standards and Guidelines
Our accessibility efforts are guided by the following recognised frameworks and specifications:
| Standard | Version | Conformance Target |
|---|---|---|
| Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) | 2.1 | Level AA |
| Accessible Rich Internet Applications (WAI-ARIA) | 1.2 | Applied where applicable |
| HTML Living Standard | Current | Semantic markup usage |
4. Known Accessibility Features
The following measures have been implemented across our platform to support accessible use:
4.1 Visual Design
We maintain a minimum contrast ratio of 7:1 between foreground text and background surfaces throughout our interface. Text does not rely solely on colour to convey meaning. Font sizes are specified in relative units so that text scales appropriately when users adjust browser or system settings.
4.2 Keyboard Navigation
All interactive elements, including navigation menus, buttons, forms, and links, are accessible via keyboard without requiring the use of a mouse or pointing device. Focus indicators are visible and consistent so that keyboard users can always identify their current position on the page.
4.3 Screen Reader Compatibility
We use semantic HTML elements and ARIA landmarks to provide meaningful structure to assistive technologies. Images that convey information include descriptive alternative text. Decorative images are marked appropriately so that screen readers do not announce them unnecessarily.
4.4 Multimedia Content
Where audio or video content is provided, we aim to include accurate captions, transcripts, or audio descriptions as appropriate to the type of content. We recognise that not all legacy materials may currently meet this standard and are working to address outstanding gaps.
4.5 Forms and Interactive Elements
All form fields include visible labels that are programmatically associated with their respective inputs. Error messages are descriptive and indicate clearly what action is required. Required fields are identified both visually and through accessible markup.
4.6 Responsive and Adaptive Layout
Our pages are designed to reflow and remain fully usable at viewport widths from 320 pixels upward, without requiring horizontal scrolling. Content adapts proportionally across device types and screen sizes to ensure a consistent and legible experience.
5. Known Limitations
Despite our ongoing efforts, some areas of our platform may not yet fully meet our accessibility targets. Known limitations at the time of this statement include:
| Area | Limitation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy video content | Some older recordings do not include full captions or transcripts | In progress |
| Complex data tables | Some tables may lack full header association markup | Under review |
| Third-party embeds | Certain embedded tools may not fully conform to WCAG 2.1 AA | Monitored externally |
We are committed to resolving known limitations in a timely manner and will update this statement as improvements are made.
6. Assistive Technology Compatibility
Our platform has been developed and tested with consideration for common assistive technologies. We aim to support, but do not guarantee full compatibility with, the following categories of tools:
Screen readers — including those commonly used on desktop and mobile operating systems.
Voice control software — allowing users to navigate and interact using spoken commands.
Switch access devices — enabling navigation through sequential keyboard-equivalent inputs.
Browser zoom and text resizing — up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.
7. Feedback and Contact
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of bepooke.club. If you experience difficulty accessing any part of our platform, encounter a barrier not described in this statement, or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us using any of the following methods:
| Method | Details |
|---|---|
| contact@bepooke.club | |
| Phone | +1 902 940 5927 |
| Post | 3043 7 St SW, Calgary, AB T2T 2X6, Canada |
| Web | Contact form |
We aim to acknowledge accessibility-related enquiries within 2 business days and to provide a substantive response or resolution within 10 business days. Where a request cannot be fulfilled immediately, we will communicate a clear timeline and identify interim alternatives where possible.
8. Formal Complaints and Escalation
If you are not satisfied with our response to an accessibility concern, you may choose to escalate your complaint through the appropriate channels available in your region. We encourage users to contact us directly first so that we have the opportunity to understand and address the issue.
We take all accessibility complaints seriously and will investigate each report thoroughly, regardless of the nature or severity of the concern raised.
9. Review and Updates
This accessibility statement is reviewed on a regular basis, no less than once per calendar year, or whenever significant changes are made to the platform that may affect the accessibility of our content or interfaces. Interim updates may be made at any time in response to identified issues or improvements.
We remain committed to the principle of continuous improvement and will continue to invest in the accessibility of our educational services as technologies, standards, and the needs of our users evolve.
This statement was prepared by Gothermyx and reflects the state of accessibility on the bepooke.club platform as of the date indicated above.