Accessibility Statement

Nettie Group Ltd

Last Updated: 6 July 2026

Our Commitment to Accessibility

At Nettie, we believe everyone should be able to discover and enjoy women's sport.

We are committed to ensuring our website (nettie.online) and platform are accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities.

Accessibility isn't just about compliance — it's about inclusion. Just as we work to make women's sport visible, we work to make our platform usable for all.

Accessibility Standards

We aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.

These guidelines ensure our website is:

• Perceivable — Information and user interface components are presentable to users in ways they can perceive
• Operable — User interface components and navigation are operable
• Understandable — Information and operation of the user interface are understandable
• Robust — Content can be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies

Current Accessibility Status

The Nettie platform was built with accessibility integrated throughout development. Full automated accessibility testing using axe-core confirmed zero critical or serious violations across all public-facing pages. Keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, and WCAG 2.1 AA colour contrast standards have been verified throughout the build.

Our current website includes:

• Semantic HTML structure
• Keyboard navigation support
• Alt text for images
• Clear heading hierarchy
• Sufficient colour contrast
• Readable font sizes
• Mobile responsive design
• Form labels and error messages

Measures We Take

Visual Accessibility

Colour Contrast:

• All text meets WCAG AA contrast ratios (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text)
• Our Nettie Green (#4DD219) on white meets contrast requirements
• We do not rely on colour alone to convey information

Text:

• Minimum font size: 16px for body text
• Font choice: Arial (highly readable, dyslexia-friendly)
• Line spacing: 1.6 for better readability
• Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality

Images:

• All images include descriptive alt text
• Decorative images are marked appropriately
• Complex images include longer descriptions where needed

Navigation and Interaction

Keyboard Navigation:

• All interactive elements are keyboard accessible
• Logical tab order throughout the site
• Visible focus indicators on all interactive elements
• Skip navigation links available

Forms:

• All form fields have clear labels
• Error messages are descriptive and helpful
• Required fields are clearly marked
• Form submission confirmation is provided

Links:

• Link text is descriptive (we avoid "click here")
• Links are underlined on hover
• External links are indicated

Screen Reader Compatibility

We design for compatibility with screen readers including:

• JAWS (Job Access With Speech)
• NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access)
• VoiceOver (macOS and iOS)
• TalkBack (Android)
• Narrator (Windows)

We use:

• Semantic HTML elements
• ARIA labels where appropriate
• Logical heading structure
• Descriptive button text
• Meaningful link text

Known Accessibility Issues

No critical or serious accessibility violations were identified during our pre-launch automated testing using axe-core. We continue to welcome feedback from users who encounter any accessibility barriers and will address issues reported to us promptly.

Third-Party Content and Services

We use third-party services that may have their own accessibility features:

Service	Purpose	Accessibility Info
HubSpot	Email forms	hubspot.com/accessibility
Lovable	Platform development and hosting	lovable.dev/terms
Google Analytics	Website analytics	Does not affect user experience

While we choose accessibility-conscious providers, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of all third-party content.

If you encounter accessibility issues with third-party content on our site, please let us know.

Mobile Accessibility

Our website is designed to be fully responsive and accessible on mobile devices:

• Touch targets are at least 44x44 pixels (iOS/Android guidelines)
• Text is readable without zooming
• Buttons and links are easy to tap
• Forms work well on small screens
• Content reflows for different screen sizes
• Compatible with mobile screen readers (VoiceOver, TalkBack)

How We Test Accessibility

We test accessibility using multiple methods:

Automated Testing

We use automated tools to catch common issues:

• WAVE (Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool)
• axe DevTools
• Lighthouse (Chrome DevTools)
• Pa11y

Manual Testing

We conduct manual testing including:

• Keyboard-only navigation testing
• Screen reader testing (NVDA, VoiceOver)
• Colour contrast verification
• Text resize testing (up to 200%)
• Mobile device testing

User Testing

Planned for Launch:

We plan to conduct accessibility testing with real users who rely on assistive technologies.

If you would like to participate in accessibility testing, please contact us at feedback@nettie.online.

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website.

If you encounter accessibility barriers, please let us know:

Email: feedback@nettie.online

Postal Address:

Nettie Group Ltd Tynewood Farm, Gowthorpe Lane Gowthorpe, YO41 5QL United Kingdom

When reporting an accessibility issue, please include:

• The web page or feature where you encountered the issue
• A description of the issue
• The assistive technology you were using (if applicable)
• Your operating system and browser

Response Time:

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and will work with you to resolve issues as quickly as possible.

Alternative Formats

If you need information from our website in an alternative format:

Available Formats:

• Large print
• Audio
• Plain text
• Easy read

To request an alternative format:

• Email: support@nettie.online
• Specify the content you need and your preferred format
• We will respond within 5 business days

There is no charge for alternative formats.

Complaints Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback:

Step 1: Contact Us

Email founders@nettie.online with details of your complaint.

Step 2: Escalation

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can escalate to our Director at the same email address.

Step 3: External Bodies

If you remain unsatisfied, you can contact:

• Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC): equalityhumanrights.com
• Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS): 0808 800 0082

Future Accessibility Improvements

We are committed to continuously improving accessibility. Our ongoing post-launch commitments include:

• Regular accessibility audits (every 6 months)
• Continued user feedback and improvements
• Staff training on accessibility
• Accessibility testing integrated into development process
• Consider WCAG 2.2 Level AA (as standards evolve)

Legal Compliance

We aim to comply with:

UK Equality Act 2010:

Under the Equality Act 2010, website owners have a duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled users.

Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018:

While these regulations apply to public sector websites, we use them as a benchmark for best practice.

EN 301 549 (European Standard):

We reference this standard, which specifies accessibility requirements for ICT products and services.

Updates to This Statement

We review and update this Accessibility Statement:

• When we make significant changes to our website
• After accessibility audits
• At least annually
• When accessibility standards are updated

Significant changes will be communicated via:

• Email to our mailing list
• Announcement on our website

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this statement reflects the most recent update.