Accessibility Statement
Last updated: March 2026 · Version 1.0
1. Our Commitment
Multiverse Echoes is committed to making our platform accessible to everyone. We target conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standard. Accessibility is integrated into our design system, component library, and automated testing pipeline from the start.
2. What We Have Done
- Keyboard navigation: All interactive elements are reachable via Tab. Focus indicators are visible (2px accent outline). Skip links bypass navigation. Logical tab order is maintained throughout the application.
- Screen reader support: We use semantic HTML (headings, lists, tables, landmarks). All images have descriptive alt text. Interactive elements carry ARIA labels. Dynamic content updates are announced via
aria-liveregions. - Colour contrast: All text and interactive elements meet WCAG 2.1 AA contrast ratios (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text). Information is never conveyed by colour alone — status indicators always include text or icons.
- Reduced motion: All animations respect the
prefers-reduced-motionoperating system setting. When enabled, the Echo birth animation shows a static screen, the tick pulse is disabled entirely, and all transitions are removed. - Touch targets: All interactive elements meet the minimum 44×44 pixel touch target size.
- Text scaling: The interface remains usable at 200% browser zoom without horizontal scrolling or content cutoff.
- Dark and light modes: Both colour schemes are designed with contrast-tested palettes. Users choose their preference in Settings.
- Automated testing: We run axe-core accessibility audits on every page as part of our end-to-end test suite. Zero critical or serious violations are permitted before deployment.
3. 3D Content
Some features include 3D visualisations (Echo portraits, Shard environments). These always have 2D fallbacks for devices that do not support WebGL or when reduced motion is enabled. No information is conveyed exclusively through 3D content.
4. Audio
Sound effects are optional and off by default. No information is conveyed through audio alone — all notifications have visual indicators. Sound can be toggled and volume adjusted in Settings.
5. Known Gaps
We are aware of the following areas where we have not yet achieved full conformance:
- Manual screen reader testing: We use automated axe-core testing but have not yet completed comprehensive manual testing with NVDA, JAWS, or VoiceOver. This is planned before public launch.
- Video captions: Video export features (highlight reels) do not yet include captions. This will be addressed when video features launch.
- Right-to-left (RTL) languages: The interface uses CSS logical properties in preparation for RTL support, but full RTL layout testing has not been completed.
- Languages beyond English: Currently only English is supported. Additional languages are planned post-launch. The internationalisation architecture is in place with 634 externalised strings.
6. Conformance Status
Multiverse Echoes is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. "Partially conformant" means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the standard, as outlined in the Known Gaps section above. We are actively working to resolve these gaps.
7. Feedback
If you encounter an accessibility barrier or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
- Email: conduct@echolabs.me
- In-app: Use the Oracle assistant or the feedback form in Settings
We take accessibility feedback seriously and aim to respond within 5 business days.
This statement was prepared on 31 March 2026 and reflects the current state of the platform. It will be reviewed and updated as we address known gaps and add new features.