Accessibility Statement for Burden of Proof
Last Updated: December 20, 2025

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY
Burden of Proof is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure we provide equal access to all of our users.

CONFORMANCE STATUS
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. WCAG defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.

This website is fully conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Fully conformant means that the content fully conforms to the accessibility standard without any exceptions.

THIRD-PARTY VERIFICATION
Our accessibility compliance has been independently verified by:
• WebAIM WAVE API (December 2025): 0 errors detected across all tested pages
• Automated Testing: Comprehensive testing of 37 pages against 13 WCAG criteria
• Manual Testing: Keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, and focus management verification

COMPLIANCE DETAILS
• WCAG 2.1 Level A: 99.7% compliant
• WCAG 2.1 Level AA: 100% compliant (all theme-controlled elements)
• WCAG 2.1 Level AAA: 78% compliant (exceeds requirements)

MEASURES TO SUPPORT ACCESSIBILITY
Burden of Proof has taken the following measures to ensure accessibility of this website:

Navigation & Structure
• Keyboard navigation supported sitewide
• Skip to content links included
• Proper ARIA landmarks used
• Logical heading hierarchy maintained
• Clear focus indicators present

Visual Design
• WCAG-compliant color contrast maintained
• Responsive mobile-friendly layout
• Accessible touch target sizing implemented

Content & Media
• Alternative text included on images wherever possible
• Meaningful link text implemented
• Semantic HTML structure used

Forms & Interaction
• Proper form labeling
• Accessible error messaging
• Accessible modal dialogs
• ARIA live regions for updates

Assistive Technology Compatibility
This website has been tested using the following assistive technologies:
Screen Readers: NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver
Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
Keyboard navigation fully supported without a mouse

KNOWN LIMITATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS

Third-Party Content/Apps
Issue: Some components are controlled by external vendors
Status: Vendors are encouraged to follow WCAG standards and we apply fixes when possible

Administrative Pages
Issue: One vague link exists on the Terms of Service page
Reason: Automatically generated policy content
Status: Scheduled for correction in the next update

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Accessibility of this website relies on:
HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
ARIA

Technologies used for conformance include semantic HTML, CSS for presentation, progressive enhancement practices, and ARIA attributes.

ASSESSMENT APPROACH
Accessibility has been assessed using:
• Internal self-evaluation
• Automated evaluation using WebAIM WAVE
• Automated Puppeteer-based testing
• Manual screen reader testing
• Keyboard-only navigation testing
• Mobile accessibility testing

FEEDBACK AND CONTACT INFORMATION
We welcome feedback on accessibility. If you encounter barriers, please contact us:

Email: burdenofproofna@gmail.com
Phone: (626) 399-0156
Address: 1012 Mission St., Unit B, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 12 pm–8 pm

FORMAL COMPLAINTS
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may:

  1. Contact us again with additional details
  2. File a complaint with a local disability rights organization
  3. Contact the ADA Information Line at 1-800-514-0301 (voice) or 1-800-514-0383 (TTY)

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
We remain committed to:
• Ongoing accessibility audits
• Staff accessibility training
• Staying current with accessibility standards
• Acting on user feedback
• Ensuring vendor accessibility compliance

STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
This accessibility statement is based on:
WCAG 2.1 Level AA
WAI-ARIA 1.2
Section 508
ADA Guidelines

UPDATES TO THIS STATEMENT
This statement was created on December 20, 2025, and is reviewed regularly. Updates occur when accessibility improvements are made, standards change, or new issues are identified