Light & Dark Mode
Switch between light and dark themes to reduce eye strain. Follows your OS preference automatically, with manual override.
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Accessibility for All
HotelClimb is designed and maintained to be accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA and comply with India's Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPWD Act).
Conformance Status
HotelClimb partially conforms to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. “Partially conforms” means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.
Standard
WCAG 2.1 Level AA
Indian Law
RPWD Act 2016 & GIGW
Last Reviewed
March 2026
Language
English (en-IN), LTR
Accessibility Features for PWD Users
The Display Settings panel (click the ☀️/🌙 icon in the navbar) gives every user direct control over their experience — no assistive technology required for the following features.
Yellow / Black Color Scheme
WCAG 2.1 AAA color scheme with 19.6:1 contrast ratio. Yellow text on black background — the international standard for low-vision users.
Black / Yellow Color Scheme
WCAG 2.1 AAA color scheme with 19.6:1 contrast ratio. Black text on yellow background, used by UK government and global AT tools.
Cyan / Black Color Scheme
WCAG 2.1 AAA color scheme with the maximum achievable 21:1 contrast ratio. Cyan text on black background — preferred by users with photophobia or sensitivity to yellow.
Adjustable Font Size
Resize body text across four levels: Small (14px), Medium (16px), Large (18px), and Extra Large (20px) — all persisted across sessions.
High Contrast Modes
Two additional contrast levels (High and Highest) that increase text and border visibility beyond standard rendering.
Reduced Motion
Disables all CSS animations and transitions for users with vestibular disorders. Respects the OS prefers-reduced-motion setting automatically.
Enhanced Focus Indicators
Enlarged and high-visibility keyboard focus rings for all interactive elements — toggleable in the Display Settings panel.
Full Keyboard Navigation
Every interactive element is reachable and operable by keyboard alone. Tab order follows logical reading order throughout the page.
Skip Navigation Link
A hidden skip-to-content link appears on first Tab keypress, allowing screen reader and keyboard-only users to bypass repeated navigation.
Semantic HTML & ARIA
Proper heading hierarchy (h1–h6), landmark roles (main, nav, footer, aside), aria-label, aria-live regions, and role attributes throughout.
Alternative Text
All meaningful images have descriptive alt text. Decorative images are marked with alt="" to be skipped by screen readers.
Persistent Preferences
All accessibility settings (theme, font size, contrast, color scheme, motion, focus) are saved to localStorage and restored on return visits.
Technical Specifications
HotelClimb relies on the following technologies for conformance with WCAG 2.1.
HTML5
Semantic landmark elements, proper heading hierarchy
CSS3
Logical reading order independent of visual presentation
WAI-ARIA
ARIA roles, properties, and states on interactive components
JavaScript (React)
Focus management, live regions, keyboard event handling
Next.js
Server-side rendering for immediate content availability
localStorage
Persistent user accessibility preferences
prefers-color-scheme
Automatic dark/light theme from OS setting
prefers-reduced-motion
Automatic motion reduction from OS setting
Assistive Technology Compatibility
HotelClimb has been tested with the following assistive technologies. We test against the most widely used AT tools on each major platform.
| Assistive Technology | Browser | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVDA | Chrome / Firefox | Windows | Supported |
| JAWS | Chrome / Edge | Windows | Supported |
| VoiceOver | Safari | macOS / iOS | Supported |
| TalkBack | Chrome | Android | Supported |
| Narrator | Edge | Windows | Supported |
| Orca | Firefox | Linux | Supported |
WCAG 2.1 Success Criteria
The following WCAG 2.1 success criteria have been evaluated. All Level A and AA criteria are addressed.
| Criterion | Level | Name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.1 | A | Non-text Content | Passes |
| 1.3.1 | A | Info and Relationships | Passes |
| 1.3.2 | A | Meaningful Sequence | Passes |
| 1.3.3 | A | Sensory Characteristics | Passes |
| 1.3.4 | AA | Orientation | Passes |
| 1.4.1 | A | Use of Color | Passes |
| 1.4.2 | A | Audio Control | N/A |
| 1.4.3 | AA | Contrast (Minimum) | Passes |
| 1.4.4 | AA | Resize Text | Passes |
| 1.4.5 | AA | Images of Text | Passes |
| 1.4.10 | AA | Reflow | Passes |
| 1.4.11 | AA | Non-text Contrast | Passes |
| 1.4.12 | AA | Text Spacing | Passes |
| 1.4.13 | AA | Content on Hover or Focus | Passes |
| 2.1.1 | A | Keyboard | Passes |
| 2.1.2 | A | No Keyboard Trap | Passes |
| 2.1.4 | A | Character Key Shortcuts | Passes |
| 2.4.1 | A | Bypass Blocks (Skip Links) | Passes |
| 2.4.2 | A | Page Titled | Passes |
| 2.4.3 | A | Focus Order | Passes |
| 2.4.4 | A | Link Purpose | Passes |
| 2.4.5 | AA | Multiple Ways | Passes |
| 2.4.6 | AA | Headings and Labels | Passes |
| 2.4.7 | AA | Focus Visible | Passes |
| 2.5.1 | A | Pointer Gestures | Passes |
| 2.5.3 | A | Label in Name | Passes |
| 3.1.1 | A | Language of Page | Passes |
| 3.1.2 | AA | Language of Parts | Passes |
| 3.2.1 | A | On Focus | Passes |
| 3.2.2 | A | On Input | Passes |
| 3.2.3 | AA | Consistent Navigation | Passes |
| 3.2.4 | AA | Consistent Identification | Passes |
| 3.3.1 | A | Error Identification | Passes |
| 3.3.2 | A | Labels or Instructions | Passes |
| 3.3.3 | AA | Error Suggestion | Passes |
| 3.3.4 | AA | Error Prevention | Passes |
| 4.1.1 | A | Parsing | Passes |
| 4.1.2 | A | Name, Role, Value | Passes |
| 4.1.3 | AA | Status Messages | Passes |
Known Limitations
Despite our efforts, some content may not fully meet all accessibility standards. Known limitations are listed below along with their planned fix.
- Third-party embedded media: Some embedded demo videos may not have closed captions yet. We are actively adding captions to all video content.
- Complex data tables: A small number of comparison tables in the pricing section may require improved ARIA descriptions for screen reader users on mobile devices. Fix planned for Q2 2026.
- AI chatbot widget: The AI chatbot is currently partially keyboard-accessible. Full WCAG 2.1 AA compliance for the chatbot is in progress.
Legal & Regulatory Compliance
🏛️ RPWD Act, 2016
The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (Act 49 of 2016) requires all establishments to take steps to ensure accessibility. HotelClimb's website adopts the digital accessibility requirements outlined under this Act and the associated National Policy for Persons with Disabilities.
🌐 GIGW Guidelines
We follow the Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW) which mandate WCAG 2.0 Level AA compliance for public-facing digital content. Our conformance target is WCAG 2.1 AA, which is a superset of GIGW requirements.
🌍 W3C WCAG 2.1
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), is the globally recognised standard for web accessibility. Our target conformance level is AA, with select AAA criteria also met (particularly color contrast in PWD color schemes).
🔗 Machine-Readable Conformance
A machine-readable accessibility conformance claim (JSON-LD) is available at /accessibility-conformance.json. This document is indexed by search engines and AI assistants to surface our accessibility capabilities.
Feedback & Contact
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of HotelClimb. If you encounter an accessibility barrier, please contact us and we will work to address it promptly.
Enforcement Procedure
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. The Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities can be reached at ccpd-msje@gov.in.