At Clay Potato Patch, we are committed to creating an inclusive online shopping experience for everyone, including individuals with disabilities. This statement outlines our ongoing efforts to ensure that our website meets accessibility standards and is user-friendly for all.
Accessibility Statement for potatopatch.com
Effective Date: June 23, 2026
1. Our Commitment
At potatopatch.com, we are 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 our website is inclusive, usable, and welcoming.
2. Conformance Status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.
Potatopatch.com is [choose one: fully conformant / partially conformant / non-conformant] with WCAG 2.2 level AA.
Note on "Partially Conformant": This means that some parts of the content do not yet fully conform to the accessibility standard (for example, missing alt text on older images or third-party widgets like maps or video players).
3. Accessibility Features on Our Site
We aim to ensure that you can easily navigate potatopatch.com. For example, that means you should be able to:
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Zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen.
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Navigate most of the website using just a keyboard.
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Listen to most of the website using a screen reader.
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Experience clear text contrast against backgrounds for easier reading.
4. Limitations and Alternatives
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of potatopatch.com, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.
Known Limitations:
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Third-Party Features: We may use third-party plugins, widgets (such as social media feeds), or payment gateways that we cannot directly control. These may not always fully meet accessibility criteria.
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Video Captions: Older videos on our platform may lack synchronized closed-captioning.
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Alternative Text: While we strive to add "alt text" to all meaningful images, some older decorative or blog images may still lack descriptions.
5. How We Tested This Website
Potatopatch.com was assessed for accessibility using the following approaches:
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Self-Evaluation: Testing performed internally using automated accessibility tools (such as WAVE and Axe DevTools).
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Manual Testing: Checking keyboard navigation and text magnification across our main landing pages.
6. Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of potatopatch.com. If you encounter accessibility barriers on our website, or if you need an alternative format of our content (like an accessible PDF or large print), please let us know:
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Email Address: [Insert Email Address]
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Telephone: [Insert UK Phone Number - Optional]
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Postal Address: [Insert UK Business Address]
We try to respond to feedback within [e.g., 5 business days].
7. Enforcement Procedure
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Equality Act 2010 in England, Scotland, and Wales. If you are not happy with how we respond to your complaint, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) for advice and support (www.equalityadvisoryservice.com).
