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- Our Commitment to Inclusivity: T:Market is dedicated to fostering an inclusive online environment where everyone feels welcome and empowered to participate. We are committed to ensuring our platform is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We firmly believe that everyone should have equal access to our services and features, regardless of their abilities or how they access the internet.
- Creating a Welcoming Space for All: We aim to create a user-friendly experience that accommodates diverse needs and preferences. Our accessibility efforts focus on making our website, mobile apps, and all digital content perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for everyone. We want all users to be able to seamlessly navigate, engage with our community, and discover the joy of sustainable shopping.
- Accessibility as an Ongoing Journey: We recognize that accessibility is not a one-time goal but an ongoing process of continuous improvement. We are dedicated to staying informed about the latest accessibility best practices, advancements in assistive technologies, and evolving user needs. We actively seek feedback from our users and engage in ongoing efforts to enhance the accessibility of our platform.
- Guiding Principles for Accessibility: To ensure we meet high standards of accessibility, T:Market follows the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). These guidelines are developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and are internationally recognized benchmarks for digital inclusivity. We incorporate these guidelines into our design, development, and content creation processes to make our platform as user-friendly as possible for everyone.
- Areas of Focus for Accessibility: Our accessibility efforts focus on several key areas to ensure a positive user experience for all:
- Perceivable Information: We strive to make all information and user interface components easily perceivable by everyone, including those with visual or auditory impairments. This includes providing text alternatives for non-text content, using sufficient color contrast, and offering captions and transcripts for multimedia content.
- Operable Interface: We are committed to making our platform operable by users with diverse abilities. This means ensuring that all functionalities can be accessed using various input methods, such as keyboard navigation, mouse, and touch gestures. We also strive to provide options for users with motor impairments or limited dexterity.
- Understandable Content: We aim to present information in a clear, concise, and consistent manner that is easy for everyone to understand. This includes using plain language, avoiding jargon, and providing clear instructions and guidance throughout the platform.
- Robust Functionality: We are dedicated to ensuring that our platform is robust and compatible with a wide range of assistive technologies, such as screen readers, magnifiers, and voice control software. We strive to use web technologies and standards that support these tools and ensure that our content remains accessible as technology evolves.
- Our Guiding Principles: T:Market strives to align with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 to make our platform user-friendly for everyone. These guidelines help us focus on creating a website and apps that are easy to see, hear, understand, and use – no matter how you access the internet.
- Making Information Perceivable: We want to ensure that everyone can perceive and access the information on T:Market. Here’s how we do it:
- Text Alternatives: We provide text alternatives for images, videos, and other non-text content. This way, folks who use screen readers or have low vision can still get the full picture.
- Adaptable Layouts: Our website and apps are designed with adaptable layouts that adjust to different screen sizes and devices. This makes it easier for everyone to see and interact with the content, whether they’re on a desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
- Captions and Transcripts: We include captions for videos and audio content, as well as transcripts for audio-only content. This ensures that people who are deaf or hard of hearing can fully enjoy our multimedia content.
- Creating Operable Interfaces: We want to make sure that all users can easily interact with the functions of T:Market. Here’s what we’re doing:
- Keyboard Accessibility: You can navigate through most of T:Market using just your keyboard. This is super helpful for people who have difficulty using a mouse or other pointing devices.
- Mouse and Touch Support: Of course, we also support traditional mouse interactions and touch gestures for those who prefer them.
- Voice Control (Where Possible): We’re exploring ways to make more features controllable by voice commands, allowing hands-free interaction with T:Market.
- Making Content Understandable: We believe in clear and straightforward communication. Here’s how we make our content understandable for everyone:
- Plain Language: We use clear and simple language, avoiding jargon or technical terms that might be confusing.
- Consistent Layout: Our website and apps have a consistent layout and structure, making it easier for users to find what they’re looking for and understand how things work.
- Helpful Instructions: We provide clear instructions and guidance throughout the platform, so you always know what to do next.
- Supporting Assistive Technologies: We want T:Market to work well with the tools that many people rely on.
- Compatibility: We strive to make our platform compatible with commonly used assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard navigation tools.
Ongoing Testing: We regularly test T:Market with various assistive technologies to identify and fix any issues that might arise.
Recognizing that many users access T:Market on mobile devices, we work to support mobile accessibility through:
- Small Screens, Big Accessibility: We know you’re often on the go, so we’ve made sure T:Market is easy to use on your phone.
- Responsive Design: Our app adjusts smoothly to different screen sizes, so whether you’re on a big tablet or a small phone, things should look and work just right.
- Mobile Screen Readers: If you use a screen reader like VoiceOver on your iPhone or TalkBack on Android, T:Market is designed to work with them. You’ll get spoken feedback as you navigate.
- Text Customization: You can make the text bigger or smaller, and even zoom in on parts of the screen, all using your phone’s built-in settings.
- Dark Mode for Your Eyes: If you prefer a darker look that’s easier on your eyes, especially at night, you can usually set that up in your phone’s settings, and T:Market will follow along.
- Voice Commands (Getting Better!): We’re gradually adding support for voice commands using Siri and Google Assistant. This means you can do some things on T:Market just by speaking, like searching for items or navigating between sections.
- Touch Targets: We make sure the buttons and links are big enough to tap easily with your finger, even if your fine motor skills aren’t the best.
- Gestures: You can use common gestures like swiping and tapping to get around the app quickly.
- Simple Navigation: We keep the menus and options clear and organized, so it’s easy to find your way around, even on a smaller screen.
T:Market is designed to work with widely-used assistive technologies, including:
- Working Together for Accessibility: T:Market is designed to play nicely with the assistive technologies that many people use to browse the web.
- Screen Readers: We aim to provide accurate labels and descriptions for all the important stuff on our site, like images, buttons, and forms. This way, screen reader users can get clear and helpful information as they navigate.
- Keyboard Navigation: We’re working on making more of T:Market’s features accessible through keyboard shortcuts. This is a priority for us, as it allows people who can’t use a mouse to navigate and interact with the platform effectively.
- Voice Control: We’re exploring ways to make T:Market more compatible with voice control features on your devices. This will allow for hands-free browsing and interaction, making the platform more accessible to people with motor impairments or who prefer alternative input methods.
- Compatibility Testing: We regularly test T:Market with popular assistive technologies to identify and address any compatibility issues. Our goal is to ensure that everyone, regardless of their abilities or the assistive technology they use, can have a smooth and enjoyable experience on our platform.
We incorporate several features to make T:Market more user-friendly:
- Working Together for Accessibility: T:Market is designed to play nicely with the assistive technologies that many people use to browse the web.
- Screen Readers: We aim for T:Market to be compatible with popular screen readers like JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver. These tools help people who are blind or have low vision understand what’s on the screen by reading the content aloud. To make this work smoothly, we use semantic HTML, which structures the content in a way that screen readers can easily interpret. We also add ARIA attributes to provide extra information and context to screen reader users.
- Keyboard Navigation: We’re working to ensure that all the important features on T:Market can be accessed using just the keyboard. This is essential for people who can’t use a mouse or other pointing devices. We’re also making an effort to provide clear visual indicators to show where you are on the page when using the keyboard to navigate.
- Voice Control: We’re exploring ways to make T:Market more compatible with voice control features on your devices. This will allow for hands-free browsing and interaction, making the platform more accessible to people with motor impairments or who prefer alternative input methods.
Compatibility Testing: We regularly test T:Market with popular assistive technologies to identify and address any compatibility issues. Our goal is to ensure that everyone, regardless of their abilities or the assistive technology they use, can have a smooth and enjoyable experience on our platform.
To accommodate diverse needs, T:Market provides content options as follows:
- Putting Users First: At T:Market, we’re all about making sure our platform is easy and enjoyable for everyone to use. We incorporate accessibility features throughout our design process, keeping the diverse needs of our users in mind.
- Customizable for Your Comfort: We offer a range of customizable settings so you can personalize your experience on T:Market. Adjust the color contrast, text size, and even switch to a darker “night mode” if that’s easier on your eyes.
- Clear and Simple: We use clear and straightforward language in our website content and app instructions. We avoid technical jargon and keep things simple, so everyone can understand how to use T:Market.
- Easy-to-Use Forms: Filling out forms on T:Market should be a breeze. We use clear labels and provide helpful instructions to make the process smooth and hassle-free.
- Alternative Text for Images: We add alternative text descriptions to all images and icons on T:Market. This way, people who use screen readers can get a good idea of what’s visually displayed.
- Color Choices That Work for Everyone: We choose colors with care, ensuring sufficient contrast between the text and background. This makes our content easier to read for people with low vision or color blindness.
- Navigation Made Easy: We’re always working to make it easier for you to find your way around T:Market. Whether you’re using a screen reader, keyboard, or mouse, our goal is to provide clear and consistent navigation options.
- Your Feedback Matters: We’re always looking for ways to improve the accessibility of T:Market. If you have any suggestions or encounter any barriers, please don’t hesitate to let us know. Your feedback is valuable and helps us make the platform better for everyone.
- Variety is the Spice of Accessibility: We get it – everyone learns and absorbs information differently. That’s why we offer some of our content in different formats, so you can choose what works best for you.
- Alternative Formats on Request: If you need a document or information in a different format, just let us know! We’ll do our best to provide things like audio recordings or large print versions, depending on what’s available and what makes sense for the content.
- Notifications You Can Hear: Our app notifications are designed to work with screen readers. So, if you use a screen reader, you’ll get spoken notifications instead of just visual ones.
- More to Come: We’re always exploring new ways to offer alternative content and formats. Our goal is to make T:Market as inclusive as possible, and that means providing information in ways that work for everyone.
We value feedback from users to improve accessibility. If you encounter any issues, please report them through:
- Your Input Matters: We’re always striving to make T:Market more accessible, and your feedback is a huge help! If you encounter any bumps in the road while using our website or apps, please let us know.
- Easy Ways to Share: You can easily report accessibility issues through the “Report an Issue” option within the T:Market app. Or, if you prefer, reach out to our friendly support team via email or phone. They’re ready to assist you with any accessibility questions or concerns.
- Prompt Response: We aim to get back to you quickly and help resolve any accessibility challenges you might be experiencing. Your comfort and ease of use on T:Market are important to us.
- Continuous Improvement: Your feedback helps us make T:Market better for everyone. We’re committed to listening and learning, so we can create the most inclusive and user-friendly platform possible.
T:Market is committed to evolving our accessibility features as our platform grows. Our approach includes:
- Always Getting Better: T:Market is committed to making our platform more accessible every day. We know it’s a journey, not a destination, and we’re dedicated to continuous improvement.
- Regular Checkups: We regularly review our website and apps to make sure they’re in tip-top shape when it comes to accessibility. We keep an eye on the latest best practices and guidelines to ensure we’re always up-to-date.
- Listening to You: We value your feedback and encourage you to share any accessibility issues you encounter. Your suggestions help us make T:Market better for everyone.
- Training Our Team: We provide ongoing training to our team members on accessibility considerations and best practices. This helps us build a culture of inclusivity and ensures that everyone at T:Market is committed to providing an excellent experience for all users, including those with disabilities.
- Accessibility Audits: We periodically engage accessibility experts to conduct independent audits of our platform. This helps us identify any areas where we can improve and ensure we’re meeting the highest accessibility standards.
- Staying Up-to-Date: We keep a close eye on the latest advancements in assistive technologies and incorporate them into our platform whenever possible. This ensures that T:Market remains accessible as technology evolves.
- Our Promise: We’re dedicated to making T:Market a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone. Our commitment to ongoing improvements means that we’re always working to make our platform the best it can be for all our users.
Mobile accessibility features include:
- Your Pocket-Sized Accessible Marketplace: We know you’re often on the move, so we’ve made sure T:Market is easy to use on your smartphone. We leverage your phone’s built-in accessibility features to enhance your experience.
- Seamlessly Responsive: Our app adjusts smoothly to different screen sizes, so whether you’re on a large tablet or a small phone, things should look and work just right. No need to pinch and zoom excessively – your phone does the heavy lifting!
- Screen Reader Synergy: If you use a screen reader like VoiceOver (iOS) or TalkBack (Android), T:Market is designed to work seamlessly with them. You’ll get clear, spoken feedback as you navigate, making browsing and shopping a breeze.
- Personalized Text: You can easily adjust the text size to your liking using your phone’s accessibility settings. Make it larger for easier reading or smaller to fit more content on the screen. T:Market adapts to your preferences.
- Soothing Dark Mode: Reduce eye strain with your phone’s dark mode. T:Market automatically switches to a darker color scheme when you enable this setting on your device, making it more comfortable to use in low-light environments.
- Voice Control Integration: Use your voice to control T:Market! With increasing support for voice commands through Siri (iOS) and Google Assistant (Android), you can navigate, search for items, and even make purchases with just your voice.
- Touch Target Optimization: We’ve designed our app with touch targets in mind. Buttons and links are generously sized and spaced, making them easy to tap with your finger, even if your fine motor skills aren’t the best.
- Intuitive Gestures: Navigate effortlessly with familiar gestures like swiping and tapping. Your phone’s touch capabilities are fully integrated into the T:Market experience, making browsing and interacting intuitive and enjoyable.
- Simplified Navigation: We keep the menus and options clear, concise, and easy to find, even on a smaller screen. Your phone’s back button and navigation gestures work seamlessly within the app, so you’re always in control.
- Open and Honest: At T:Market, we believe in being upfront and clear about everything. We want you to feel confident and informed when using our platform.
- Easy-to-Understand Policies: We’ve written our policies and guidelines in plain language, so you don’t need a law degree to understand them. You can easily find information about our terms of use, privacy practices, and how we handle disputes.
- Straight Talk About Products: We encourage sellers to be honest and detailed in their product descriptions, including any flaws or imperfections. We want you to know exactly what you’re getting.
- Clear Pricing: We’re upfront about our fees and commissions. No hidden costs or surprises! You’ll always know what to expect when you buy or sell on T:Market.
- Open Communication: We’re here to answer your questions and address your concerns. Our friendly support team is available through various channels, so you can reach out in a way that’s convenient for you.
- Keeping You in the Loop: We’ll keep you updated about any important changes to our platform or policies. We believe in open communication and want to make sure you’re always in the know.
- Building Trust: By being transparent and communicative, we aim to build trust with our community. We want you to feel comfortable and confident using T:Market, knowing that we’re committed to being open and honest in everything we do.
