Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT)

WCAG 2.1 Level AA Accessibility Conformance Report

Report Date: July 23, 2026 | Version 1.0

Product Information

Product Name: EatPal - Meal Planning Platform
Product Version: Web Application v2.0
Vendor: EatPal, Inc.
Contact: [email protected]
Evaluation Methods: Automated testing (axe-core, Lighthouse), Manual testing, Screen reader testing (NVDA, VoiceOver)
Applicable Standards: WCAG 2.1 Level AA, Section 508, ADA Title III

Conformance Summary

Supports

Partially Supports

Not Applicable

93%

Overall Compliance

EatPal substantially conforms to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. This conformance report documents the accessibility status of all applicable success criteria. The evaluation was conducted using a combination of automated testing tools, manual inspection, and assistive technology testing.

Conformance Level Definitions

Supports:: The functionality of the product has at least one method that meets the criterion without known defects.
Partially Supports:: Some functionality of the product does not meet the criterion.
Does Not Support:: The majority of product functionality does not meet the criterion.
Not Applicable:: The criterion is not relevant to the product.

WCAG 2.1 Level A Success Criteria

Criterion	Success Criterion	Conformance	Remarks and Explanations
1.1.1	Non-text Content	Supports	All images have alt text. Decorative images use aria-hidden or empty alt.
1.2.1	Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded)	Not Applicable	No audio-only or video-only content.
1.2.2	Captions (Prerecorded)	Not Applicable	No prerecorded video content with audio.
1.2.3	Audio Description or Media Alternative	Not Applicable	No prerecorded video content.
1.3.1	Info and Relationships	Supports	Semantic HTML, ARIA landmarks and table headers throughout. Every prerendered page carries exactly one h1 and skips no heading level; five pages jumped h1 to h3 until September 2026 and a gate now checks the built output.
1.3.2	Meaningful Sequence	Supports	Reading order matches visual order. Tab sequence is logical.
1.3.3	Sensory Characteristics	Supports	Instructions don't rely solely on shape, size, or location. Color is not the only indicator.
1.4.1	Use of Color	Supports	Color is never the sole indicator. Icons, text, and patterns supplement color coding.
1.4.2	Audio Control	Supports	No auto-playing audio. All media requires user interaction.
2.1.1	Keyboard	Supports	All functionality accessible via keyboard. Custom components support standard keyboard patterns.
2.1.2	No Keyboard Trap	Supports	Radix-based modal dialogs trap and release focus correctly. The custom accessibility-settings panel cycles focus within itself while open and returns focus to the trigger on Escape, on the close button and on a backdrop click.
2.1.4	Character Key Shortcuts	Supports	Keyboard shortcuts use modifier keys (Ctrl/Cmd+K). Can be disabled in settings.
2.2.1	Timing Adjustable	Supports	Extended timeout option available in accessibility settings.
2.2.2	Pause, Stop, Hide	Supports	Motion can be reduced by the operating system or by the toggle in the accessibility panel, and each switch reaches both engines: framer-motion through a single MotionConfig at the app root, and CSS through a universal rule under both the media query and an html.reduce-motion class. Every looping animation stops under either.
2.3.1	Three Flashes or Below Threshold	Supports	No content flashes more than 3 times per second.
2.4.1	Bypass Blocks	Supports	Skip to main content link on every page. Activating it moves keyboard focus into the main landmark rather than only scrolling to it.
2.4.2	Page Titled	Supports	All pages have unique, descriptive titles via react-helmet-async.
2.4.3	Focus Order	Supports	Focus order follows logical reading sequence. Tab index properly managed.
2.4.4	Link Purpose (In Context)	Supports	Link text describes destination. Generic links have aria-label.
2.5.1	Pointer Gestures	Supports	No multipoint or path-based gestures required. Single pointer alternatives available.
2.5.2	Pointer Cancellation	Supports	Actions trigger on up-event. Abort mechanism available for drag operations.
2.5.3	Label in Name	Partially Supports	Text controls include their visible label in the accessible name. Icon-only buttons all expose an accessible name; icon-only controls built on other elements are still being reviewed.
2.5.4	Motion Actuation	Supports	No motion-activated functionality. All features have standard input alternatives.
3.1.1	Language of Page	Supports	HTML lang="en" attribute set on root element.
3.2.1	On Focus	Supports	Focus does not trigger unexpected context changes.
3.2.2	On Input	Supports	Form inputs do not auto-submit. Changes announced to screen readers.
3.3.1	Error Identification	Supports	Form errors clearly identified with text and ARIA. Error messages linked to fields.
3.3.2	Labels or Instructions	Supports	All form fields have visible labels. Instructions provided for complex inputs.
4.1.1	Parsing	Supports	Valid HTML5. No duplicate IDs. Proper nesting maintained.
4.1.2	Name, Role, Value	Partially Supports	Custom components use appropriate ARIA roles, states, and properties. The 38 icon-only buttons that announced as just "button" were named in September 2026 and a gate keeps them named.

WCAG 2.1 Level AA Success Criteria

Criterion	Success Criterion	Conformance	Remarks and Explanations
1.2.4	Captions (Live)	Not Applicable	No live audio content.
1.2.5	Audio Description (Prerecorded)	Not Applicable	No prerecorded video content.
1.3.4	Orientation	Supports	Content adapts to portrait and landscape. No orientation lock.
1.3.5	Identify Input Purpose	Supports	Form inputs use appropriate autocomplete attributes.
1.4.3	Contrast (Minimum)	Partially Supports	The primary brand colour was darkened in September 2026 so that body text and white-on-primary both meet 4.5:1 in the light theme, and the dark theme uses a dark foreground on primary for the same reason; both were previously below 3:1. A high-contrast mode is available. Some components still use hardcoded colours that do not remap under high-contrast mode, and an automated axe scan of the signed-in pages runs in CI against a per-page budget; migration to semantic tokens is in progress.
1.4.4	Resize Text	Supports	Text resizes up to 200% without loss of functionality. Font size settings available.
1.4.5	Images of Text	Supports	No images of text used for content. Logo is exception per WCAG.
1.4.10	Reflow	Supports	Content reflows at 320px width. Every public route is measured in a real browser at that width; the billing toggle and the contact address on this site were fixed in September 2026 after failing it.
1.4.11	Non-text Contrast	Supports	UI components and graphics meet 3:1 contrast ratio.
1.4.12	Text Spacing	Supports	Content adapts to user-adjusted text spacing without loss of functionality.
1.4.13	Content on Hover or Focus	Supports	Tooltips are dismissible, hoverable, and persistent until dismissed.
2.4.5	Multiple Ways	Supports	Navigation menu, search, sitemap, and command palette provide multiple paths.
2.4.6	Headings and Labels	Supports	Headings and labels describe topic or purpose clearly.
2.4.7	Focus Visible	Supports	Focus indicators visible on all interactive elements. Enhanced focus mode available.
3.1.2	Language of Parts	Supports	Single language (English) used throughout. lang attribute updated if content language changes.
3.2.3	Consistent Navigation	Supports	Navigation components appear consistently across pages.
3.2.4	Consistent Identification	Supports	Components with same function have consistent labels and appearance.
3.3.3	Error Suggestion	Supports	Error messages provide suggestions for correction when possible.
3.3.4	Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)	Supports	Confirmation dialogs for destructive actions. Undo available for data changes.
4.1.3	Status Messages	Supports	Status updates announced via ARIA live regions without focus change.

Legal Disclaimer

This Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. EatPal makes no warranties, express or implied, in this document.

This document was prepared based on the product version available at the date of publication. Accessibility features may vary in different versions or configurations of the product. For the most current accessibility information, please contact [email protected].

Contact Information

For questions about this VPAT or to report accessibility issues, please contact:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-800-EATPAL1 (1-800-328-7251)
Accessibility Statement: https://tryeatpal.com/accessibility