Accessibility Statement

SlashPlan 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.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

At SlashPlan, we believe that access to energy comparison services should be available to everyone, regardless of their abilities. We are committed to ensuring that our digital properties are accessible to people with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws and guidelines.

This accessibility statement applies to our energy comparison platform and describes the accessibility features we have implemented, ongoing efforts to improve accessibility, and how users can report accessibility issues.

Compliance Standards

We strive to conform to the following accessibility standards and guidelines:

  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA: The international standard for web accessibility, developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
  • Section 508: U.S. federal accessibility requirements for information and communication technology.
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Ensuring equal access to goods and services for people with disabilities.
  • EN 301 549: European accessibility standard for ICT products and services.

Accessibility Features Implemented

Visual Accessibility

  • • High contrast color schemes
  • • Scalable text up to 200% without horizontal scrolling
  • • Alternative text for all images
  • • Clear visual focus indicators
  • • Consistent navigation and layout

Motor Accessibility

  • • Large clickable areas (minimum 44x44 pixels)
  • • Keyboard navigation support
  • • No time-based interaction requirements
  • • Form labels and error messages
  • • Skip navigation links

Auditory Accessibility

  • • Visual alternatives to audio content
  • • Captions for video content
  • • No auto-playing audio
  • • Volume controls where applicable

Cognitive Accessibility

  • • Clear and simple language
  • • Consistent navigation patterns
  • • Error prevention and correction
  • • Progress indicators for multi-step processes
  • • Logical reading and tab order

Known Accessibility Issues

While we strive for full accessibility compliance, there may be some areas where we are still working to improve:

Areas Under Improvement

  • Some third-party embedded content may not be fully accessible
  • Live chat functionality accessibility is being enhanced
  • Complex data visualizations are being made more accessible
  • Mobile accessibility features are continuously being optimized

We are actively working to address these issues and regularly test our platform with users who have disabilities and accessibility experts to ensure continuous improvement.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of the SlashPlan platform relies on the following technologies:

  • HTML: Semantic markup for proper document structure
  • CSS: Responsive design with accessibility considerations
  • JavaScript: Progressive enhancement with keyboard support
  • ARIA: Accessible Rich Internet Applications attributes where needed
  • SVG: Scalable graphics with proper labeling

These technologies are supported by the accessibility features of mainstream browsers and assistive technologies.

Contact Information

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

Response Time

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

Statement Updates

This accessibility statement was last updated on October 23, 2025. We continuously monitor and improve our accessibility features and will update this statement as we make enhancements to our platform.

If you have any questions about this accessibility statement or need assistance accessing any part of our platform, please don't hesitate to contact us using the information provided above.