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    Accessibility Statement

    Last updated: March 3, 2026

    Our Commitment

    Helical Systems LLC, doing business as Vrnl ("we," "us," or "our"), 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 users.

    Conformance Status

    We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.

    Accessibility Features

    We have implemented the following accessibility features on our website:

    • Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements can be accessed and operated using a keyboard alone.
    • Skip to Main Content: A skip link allows keyboard and screen reader users to bypass repetitive navigation and jump directly to the main content.
    • Screen Reader Compatibility: Our site uses semantic HTML, ARIA labels, and proper heading structure to work effectively with screen readers.
    • Focus Indicators: Visible focus indicators help keyboard users track their position on the page.
    • Color Contrast: Text and interactive elements maintain sufficient color contrast ratios for readability.
    • Reduced Motion Support: Animations and transitions are minimized or disabled for users who have enabled the "reduce motion" preference in their operating system.
    • Responsive Design: Our website is fully functional at zoom levels up to 200% and across various screen sizes.
    • Form Accessibility: All form fields include proper labels and error messages are clearly communicated.
    • Page Change Announcements: Screen reader users are notified when navigating between pages.

    Supported Assistive Technologies

    Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

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

    Known Limitations

    While we strive for comprehensive accessibility, some areas may have limitations:

    • PDF Reports: Downloaded PDF reports may require accessibility features to be enabled in your PDF reader. We strive to generate accessible PDFs but recommend using a screen reader-compatible PDF viewer.
    • Third-Party Content: Some embedded content from external sources may not meet our accessibility standards.
    • Complex Data Tables: Some of our environmental data tables contain dense information. We provide summary text and key highlights to aid comprehension.

    We are actively working to address these limitations and improve accessibility across all features.

    Feedback & Assistance

    We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

    • Email: accessibility@vrnl.io

    We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and will work with you to find a solution.

    Continuous Improvement

    Accessibility is an ongoing effort at Vrnl. We regularly review our website for accessibility issues, train our team on accessibility best practices, and incorporate accessibility testing into our development process.