Accessibility Statement

1. Our Commitment

StartupBros LLC is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We believe that the internet should be available and accessible to anyone, and we are committed to providing an experience that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of ability or technology.

Accessibility is an ongoing commitment embedded in how we design, build, and maintain our platform. We recognize that accessibility benefits everyone: people using screen readers, people navigating by keyboard, people with low vision or color blindness, people with motor impairments, and people using the platform in constrained environments.

2. Conformance Standard

StartupBros strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, Level AA. WCAG 2.2 is developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) and is the internationally recognized standard for web accessibility. Level AA conformance means that the content satisfies all Level A and Level AA success criteria, or a Level AA conforming alternate version is provided.

We assess our conformance status as partially conformant with WCAG 2.2 Level AA. "Partially conformant" means that some parts of the content do not yet fully conform to the accessibility standard. We are actively working to achieve and maintain full conformance.

Where applicable, we also reference:

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III — which the U.S. Department of Justice has determined applies to websites as places of public accommodation
• EN 301 549 — the European standard for ICT accessibility, referenced by the European Accessibility Act (EAA)

3. Scope

This accessibility statement applies to:

• The StartupBros marketing website at https://startupbros.com/
• The StartupBros member area (authenticated dashboard, community features, course content, and billing pages)
• Transactional emails and notifications generated by the platform

This statement does not cover third-party content or websites linked from StartupBros that are not under our control, including external course platforms, Discord communities, and payment processors.

4. Accessibility Features

StartupBros incorporates the following accessibility features across the platform:

4.1 Navigation and Structure

• Semantic HTML5 elements for proper document structure
• Consistent heading hierarchy across all pages
• Keyboard-navigable interface — all interactive elements are reachable and operable via keyboard
• Visible focus indicators on interactive elements for keyboard users
• ARIA landmarks and roles to support assistive technology navigation

4.2 Visual Design

• Color contrast ratios that meet or exceed WCAG 2.2 AA requirements (minimum 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text)
• Dark mode support with accessible color palettes in both themes
• Responsive design that adapts to different screen sizes and zoom levels up to 200% without loss of content or functionality
• Information is not conveyed by color alone — icons, text labels, and patterns supplement color cues

4.3 Forms and Interactive Elements

• All form fields include associated labels and, where applicable, descriptive help text
• Error messages are clearly identified and described in text, associated with their respective form fields
• Interactive targets meet the minimum 24×24 CSS pixel target size requirement

4.4 Content and Media

• Descriptive alt text on images that convey information
• Link text is descriptive and indicates the purpose of each link
• Plain language is used wherever possible to improve comprehension

5. Measures We Take

• Development process integration — Accessibility considerations are included in our design and development workflow
• Automated testing — We use automated accessibility testing tools including axe-core and Google Lighthouse to identify common accessibility issues
• Manual testing — We supplement automated testing with manual keyboard navigation testing and screen reader evaluation
• Continuous improvement — We regularly review and improve the accessibility of our platform as we release new features

6. Technical Specifications

The accessibility of StartupBros relies on the following technologies:

• HTML5
• WAI-ARIA 1.2
• CSS (including CSS Custom Properties for theming)
• JavaScript (ECMAScript 2020+)
• SVG for icons and graphics

7. Browser and Assistive Technology Compatibility

StartupBros is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation

Supported browsers:

• Google Chrome (latest two major versions)
• Mozilla Firefox (latest two major versions)
• Apple Safari (latest two major versions)
• Microsoft Edge (latest two major versions)

8. Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.

9. Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of StartupBros. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please contact us:

• Email: support@startupbros.com
• Postal Address:
  StartupBros LLC
  Attn: Accessibility Coordinator
  100 1st Ave N, #2706
  St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  United States

Response commitment: We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within two (2) business days. Where a fix is required, we will provide an estimated timeline for resolution.

10. Formal Complaint Process

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may escalate through:

1. Direct Contact: Email support@startupbros.com with a detailed description of the barrier, the page URL, and any assistive technology used.
2. Internal Escalation: If unresolved within ten (10) business days, write to our postal address above, Attn: Legal.
3. External Enforcement: You may file a complaint with:
   • United States: U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
   • European Union: Your national enforcement body under the European Accessibility Act

11. Applicable Laws and Standards

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title III — U.S. federal civil rights law prohibiting disability discrimination in places of public accommodation
• European Accessibility Act (EAA), Directive (EU) 2019/882 — effective June 28, 2025
• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 — the internationally recognized technical standard for web accessibility
• EN 301 549 — the European harmonized standard for ICT accessibility

12. Assessment and Disclaimer

This accessibility statement reflects StartupBros' current assessment as of the date stated above. Accessibility conformance is assessed at a point in time and may vary as features are updated and new content is added.

We are committed to taking meaningful, measurable steps toward accessibility. This statement is provided for informational purposes and reflects our good-faith commitment to digital accessibility. It is reviewed and updated at least annually.