Accessibility Statement
GameEthos is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards. This accessibility statement describes our ongoing efforts to provide an inclusive online experience.
Our Commitment to Accessibility
At GameEthos, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, we believe that everyone should have equal access to information and resources, regardless of their abilities. We are dedicated to making our website and content accessible to individuals with disabilities, including those with visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor impairments. We strive to meet or exceed the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA.
We understand that accessibility is an ongoing process, and we are committed to continually improving our website to ensure it meets the evolving needs of our users. Our team works diligently to incorporate accessibility best practices into our design, development, and content creation processes. We conduct regular audits and testing to identify and address any accessibility barriers that may arise. We also welcome feedback from our users to help us improve our accessibility efforts.
Our commitment to accessibility extends beyond our website. We are also dedicated to promoting accessibility within the gaming industry. We believe that games should be designed to be inclusive and accessible to all players, regardless of their abilities. We actively advocate for accessibility standards and best practices in game design and development. Through our research, articles, and resources, we aim to educate developers, players, and policymakers about the importance of accessibility in gaming.
Specifically, we focus on the following principles to enhance accessibility:
- Perceivable: Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.
- Operable: User interface components and navigation must be operable.
- Understandable: Information and the operation of the user interface must be understandable.
- Robust: Content must be robust enough that it can be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.
Accessibility Features
We have implemented the following accessibility features to ensure that our website is usable by everyone:
- Alternative Text: We provide descriptive alternative text for all images and non-text content. This allows users with visual impairments to understand the meaning and purpose of these elements.
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard. Users can easily access all interactive elements, such as links, buttons, and form fields, without relying on a mouse.
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content logically and consistently. This helps assistive technologies, such as screen readers, to understand the content and provide a meaningful user experience.
- Color Contrast: We ensure that there is sufficient color contrast between text and background elements to make our content readable for users with low vision or color blindness.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website without losing content or functionality. This allows individuals with visual impairments to adjust the text size to their preferred level.
- Clear and Consistent Navigation: We provide clear and consistent navigation menus and breadcrumbs to help users easily find the information they are looking for.
- Form Labels and Instructions: We provide clear labels and instructions for all form fields to help users understand what information is required.
- Screen Reader Compatibility: Our website is designed to be compatible with popular screen readers, such as JAWS and NVDA. We regularly test our website with screen readers to ensure that it provides an accessible experience.
- Video Captions and Transcripts: All videos on our website include captions and transcripts, making them accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies, enhancing the accessibility of our website.
- Dark Mode: Users can toggle a dark mode option for improved readability in low-light conditions.
Our commitment also extends to gaming. We provide resources and guidance on:
- Customizable Controls: Advocating for games that allow remapping of controls for different physical abilities.
- Adjustable Difficulty Settings: Promoting games with flexible difficulty settings to cater to various skill levels and cognitive needs.
- Subtitles and Closed Captions: Emphasizing the importance of clear and customizable subtitles in games.
- Visual Cues: Supporting games with configurable visual cues to aid players with auditory impairments.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know. Your feedback helps us to continually enhance our website and provide a better experience for all users.
Please provide as much detail as possible when submitting your feedback, including the specific web page or content you were trying to access, the type of assistive technology you were using, and the nature of the accessibility barrier you encountered.
Contact Information
You can contact us with any accessibility-related questions or feedback using the following methods:
Email: accessibility@pixelcanvaasstudios.com
Phone: +1 650-815-2000
Mailing Address: GameEthos Accessibility Team,866 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA 94305,USA
We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry within two business days.
Accessibility Officer: Dr. Evelyn Reed, our Accessibility Officer, oversees our accessibility efforts and is dedicated to ensuring that our website and content are accessible to all users. You can contact Dr. Reed directly at ereed@pixelcanvaasstudios.com .