# ♿ Accessibility Statement — waxIT

**Effective Date:** 12/05/2026]  
**Last Updated:** [12/05/2026]  

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## 📖 Table of Contents
- [Commitment to Accessibility](#commitment-to-accessibility)
- [Standards & Guidelines](#standards--guidelines)
- [Accessibility Features](#accessibility-features)
- [Continuous Improvement](#continuous-improvement)
- [Feedback & Assistance](#feedback--assistance)
- [Third-Party Content](#third-party-content)
- [Future Goals](#future-goals)

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## Commitment to Accessibility
waxIT is committed to ensuring that our website and services are accessible to all users, including people with disabilities. We aim to provide a seamless, inclusive, and user-friendly experience that meets or exceeds recognized accessibility standards.

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## Standards & Guidelines
Our accessibility efforts are guided by:
- **WCAG 2.1 AA level** compliance.  
- **POPIA** (South Africa) and **GDPR** (EU) requirements for equal access.  
- Best practices for usability, responsive design, and reduced motion support.  

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## Accessibility Features
We have implemented:
- ✅ Keyboard navigation support  
- ✅ Screen reader compatibility with ARIA labels  
- ✅ Proper color contrast ratios  
- ✅ Responsive mobile-first design  
- ✅ Reduced motion options for sensitive users  
- ✅ Semantic HTML for structured content  
- ✅ Alt text for images and descriptive links  

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## Continuous Improvement
Accessibility is an ongoing process. We regularly:
- Audit our website for compliance.  
- Test with assistive technologies.  
- Gather feedback from users.  
- Update features to improve inclusivity.  

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## Feedback & Assistance
We welcome feedback to improve accessibility. If you encounter barriers or need assistance:  

📧 **accessibility@waxit.co**  
🌐 **[https://www.waxit.co](https://www.waxit.co)**  
📍 Johannesburg, South Africa  

We aim to respond to accessibility inquiries within **5 business days**.

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## Third-Party Content
Some third-party integrations (e.g., PayPal, analytics tools, maps) may not fully meet accessibility standards. We encourage these providers to improve accessibility and will assist users where possible.

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## Future Goals
We are committed to:
- Achieving **WCAG 2.2 compliance** when finalized.  
- Expanding accessibility testing with diverse user groups.  
- Providing accessibility training for our team.  

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