Inclusive Design

Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Our Commitment to Accessibility

At Vefiri, we are committed to ensuring that our marketplace is accessible to everyone, regardless of ability or technology. We believe that everyone deserves equal access to quality products and services. We continuously work to improve our platform's accessibility and welcome feedback from our users.

Accessibility Features

Visual Accessibility

We support screen readers, high contrast modes, and text resizing for users with visual impairments.

  • Screen reader compatibility
  • High contrast support
  • Text resizing up to 200%
  • Alternative text for images

Keyboard Navigation

Our website can be fully navigated using a keyboard for users with motor disabilities.

  • Tab key navigation
  • Skip to content links
  • Focus indicators
  • No keyboard traps

Hearing Accessibility

We provide alternatives for audio and video content to accommodate users with hearing impairments.

  • Captions for videos
  • Transcripts for audio content
  • Visual notifications
  • Text alternatives

Cognitive Accessibility

We design our interface to be clear, consistent, and easy to understand for all users.

  • Simple language
  • Consistent layout
  • Clear error messages
  • Predictable navigation

Compliance Standards

WCAG 2.1 Level AA

We strive to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards across our platform.

Partially Compliant
Section 508

Working towards full Section 508 compliance for federal accessibility.

In Progress
EN 301 549

Aligning with European accessibility standards.

In Progress

Supported Assistive Technologies

Our platform is tested and optimized for compatibility with the following assistive technologies:

NVDA Screen ReaderJAWSVoiceOver (macOS/iOS)TalkBack (Android)ChromeVoxZoomTextDragon Naturally Speaking

Browser & Device Support

We support the latest versions of major browsers and ensure our platform works across various devices:

Chrome

Firefox

Safari

Edge

iOS

Android

Tablets

Screen Readers

Tips for Better Accessibility

Zoom In/Out

Press Ctrl + (Windows) or Cmd + (Mac) to zoom in

Keyboard Navigation

Use Tab to navigate, Enter to select

High Contrast

Enable high contrast in your device settings

Screen Reader

Use built-in screen readers on your device

Feedback & Assistance

We are continuously working to improve our accessibility. If you experience any difficulties accessing our platform or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us.

📧 Email: accessibility@vefiri.com

📞 Phone: +234 800 000 0000

📍 Address: Lagos, Nigeria

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2-3 business days.

Ongoing Improvements

We are actively working on the following accessibility improvements:

  • Enhanced screen reader support for product descriptions
  • Improved color contrast for better readability
  • Alternative text for all product images
  • Simplified checkout process
  • Voice navigation support
  • Customizable text sizing options