Last Updated: July 5, 2026

Our Commitment

Sealed Republic is committed to ensuring that sealedrepublic.com is accessible to everyone — including people with disabilities. We believe that every collector deserves equal access to our store, regardless of ability or the technology they use to browse the web.

We are actively working to ensure our website conforms to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA — the internationally recognized standard for web accessibility.

What Is WCAG 2.1 Level AA?

WCAG 2.1 Level AA is a set of guidelines developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) that defines how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities including:

Our Accessibility Standards

We aim to meet the following WCAG 2.1 Level AA success criteria across sealedrepublic.com:

1. 👁️ Perceivable

• All non-text content has text alternatives (alt text for images)
• Color is never used as the only means of conveying information
• Text maintains a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 against backgrounds
• Content can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
• No content flashes more than 3 times per second

2. ⌨️ Operable

• All functionality is available via keyboard navigation without requiring a mouse
• Users have sufficient time to read and interact with all content
• Navigation is consistent across all pages
• Page titles and headings clearly describe content and purpose
• Focus indicators are clearly visible for keyboard users

3. 🧠 Understandable

• Language of the page is programmatically identified
• Navigation and interface components behave predictably
• Error messages are clear and specific with suggestions for correction
• Labels and instructions are provided for all form inputs
• Plain language is used throughout the website

4. 🛡️ Robust

• Content is compatible with current and future assistive technologies
• HTML is valid and well-structured to support screen readers
• ARIA landmarks and roles are used where appropriate
• Website is compatible with major screen readers including NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver

Assistive Technology Compatibility

sealedrepublic.com is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

Browser Compatibility

Our website is tested and optimized for accessibility across the following browsers:

Accessible Features on sealedrepublic.com

Navigation

• Skip to main content link available at the top of every page
• Consistent navigation structure across all pages
• Breadcrumb navigation on product and policy pages
• Clear and descriptive page titles

Images & Media

• All product images include descriptive alt text
• Decorative images are marked appropriately to be ignored by screen readers
• No auto-playing audio or video content

Forms & Checkout

• All form fields have clear, visible labels
• Error messages are descriptive and suggest how to correct mistakes
• Required fields are clearly marked
• Checkout process is fully navigable by keyboard
• Stripe checkout is designed with accessibility in mind

Typography & Color

• Minimum font size of 16px for body text
• Line spacing of at least 1.5x the font size
• Color contrast meets or exceeds WCAG 2.1 AA standards
• Text can be resized without loss of content or functionality

Links & Buttons

• All links have descriptive text — no “click here” or “read more” without context
• Buttons have clear, action-oriented labels
• Focus states are clearly visible for keyboard users

Known Limitations

While we strive for full WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance, some areas of our website may not yet fully meet this standard. We are actively working to address:

We are committed to resolving all known accessibility issues as quickly as possible.

Ongoing Accessibility Efforts

Accessibility at Sealed Republic is not a one-time project — it is an ongoing commitment. Our accessibility efforts include:

• Regular accessibility audits of our website
• Testing with real assistive technology users
• Staff awareness of accessibility standards
• Including accessibility in our web development process from the start
• Monitoring updates to WCAG guidelines and implementing changes accordingly

Legal Compliance

Sealed Republic is committed to compliance with:

Feedback & Contact

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of sealedrepublic.com. If you experience any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

📧 orders@sealedrepublic.com
📍 309 Laurel St, Florence, OR 97439, USA
🕐 Mon–Fri 9am–6pm · Sat 10am–3pm PST

When contacting us about accessibility, please include:

• The specific page or feature you had difficulty with
• The assistive technology or browser you were using
• A description of the problem you encountered
• Your preferred format for our response

We aim to respond to all accessibility feedback within 2 business days and to resolve reported issues within 10 business days where technically feasible.

Alternative Access

If you are unable to access any content or complete any transaction on sealedrepublic.com due to an accessibility barrier, please contact us and we will:

• Provide the information in an alternative accessible format
• Process your order manually via email if checkout is inaccessible
• Offer phone or email support to complete any transaction

No customer should be unable to shop with us due to an accessibility barrier.