Tools for Visually Impaired Users

1. Accessibility by Design

ReelCiety is designed with accessibility as a core principle rather than an afterthought. Visual-first platforms present unique challenges for users with visual impairments, and this policy defines the technical and product safeguards implemented to mitigate those challenges.

2. Supported Assistive Technologies

ReelCiety supports and is tested against commonly used assistive technologies, including but not limited to:

• Screen readers (e.g., VoiceOver, TalkBack, NVDA, JAWS)
• Screen magnifiers and zoom tools
• Braille displays and refreshable braille readers
• Text-to-speech and speech-to-text tools

3. Screen Reader Compatibility

ReelCiety interfaces are structured to ensure semantic clarity for screen readers:

• Proper use of headings, landmarks, and ARIA labels
• Logical reading order across feeds, profiles, and settings
• Descriptive labels for buttons, icons, and interactive controls
• Accessible error messages and form validation feedback

4. Image Descriptions & Alt-Text Integration

Visual content is made accessible through:

• Creator-provided alt-text for images
• AI-assisted image descriptions where available
• User controls to enable or disable automatic descriptions

Automated descriptions are supplemental and may not fully capture artistic or contextual nuances.

5. Video Accessibility Features

For video content, ReelCiety provides:

• Audio descriptions where available
• Caption compatibility with screen readers
• Accessible playback controls with keyboard and gesture navigation

6. High-Contrast & Visual Customization

Users with low vision may adjust visual settings, including:

• High-contrast themes
• Dark mode and light mode toggles
• Increased text size and scalable UI elements
• Reduced motion and animation settings

7. Keyboard & Gesture Navigation

ReelCiety supports non-pointer navigation methods:

• Keyboard-only navigation for web interfaces
• Accessible gesture navigation for mobile devices
• Clear focus indicators and predictable tab order

8. Notifications & Feedback

Accessibility-friendly notifications include:

• Screen reader-readable alerts
• Audible and haptic feedback options
• Customizable notification verbosity

9. Creator & Advertiser Responsibilities

Creators, advertisers, and business accounts are encouraged to:

• Provide meaningful alt-text and audio descriptions
• Avoid embedding critical information only within visuals
• Ensure branded content meets accessibility standards

10. Automated Accessibility Enhancements

ReelCiety may deploy machine learning systems to enhance accessibility, including object recognition and scene summarization. These systems:

• Are continuously improved through quality monitoring
• May be limited by content quality and context
• Do not replace human judgment or creator input

11. Limitations & User Awareness

While ReelCiety strives for full accessibility, users should be aware that:

• Not all third-party content may be fully accessible
• Live content may have delayed or partial accessibility features
• Legacy content may lack full descriptions

12. Reporting Accessibility Issues

Users may report accessibility barriers through the reporting tools or accessibility feedback channels. Reports are prioritized based on severity and impact.

13. Regulatory Alignment

This policy aligns with WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines, disability access laws, and digital accessibility regulations applicable in supported jurisdictions.

14. Continuous Improvement

ReelCiety conducts accessibility audits, user testing with assistive technology users, and internal reviews to improve accessibility tools over time.

15. Contact

Accessibility Team: accessibility@reelciety.com
User Support: support@reelciety.com
Legal & Compliance: legal@nexa-group.org