Accessibility Statement

OpenSpindle, LLC ("OpenSpindle," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to making our website and online services accessible and usable for all people, including individuals with disabilities.

We believe that everyone should be able to access information, request quotes, and participate in the OpenSpindle marketplace with as few barriers as possible.

We are working to align the OpenSpindle website and web application with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, which are widely recognized as the standard for web accessibility.

As part of this ongoing effort, we aim to:

• Provide content that can be perceived, operated, and understood by a wide range of users and assistive technologies.
• Support keyboard navigation for key workflows (e.g., browsing RFQs, submitting RFQs, reviewing quotes).
• Use clear headings, labels, and consistent navigation patterns.
• Ensure sufficient color contrast for text and interactive elements where feasible.
• Provide text alternatives for meaningful non‑text content where appropriate (for example, images that convey important information).

To support accessibility, we are:

• Including accessibility considerations in our design and development process.
• Using standard HTML semantics where possible to improve compatibility with assistive technologies.
• Periodically reviewing key user flows (such as registration, login, RFQ submission, quote review, and messaging) for common accessibility barriers.
• Evaluating new features with accessibility in mind before release and iterating based on feedback.

As OpenSpindle evolves, we expect to refine our accessibility practices and may engage third‑party tools, audits, or expert reviews to improve conformance over time.

While we strive to improve the accessibility of OpenSpindle, some areas may not yet fully meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA or may present challenges for certain users or assistive technologies.

Known or possible limitations may include:

• Certain complex visual content (such as part photos or videos uploaded by users) may not always have complete text alternatives.
• Some third‑party components or integrations (for example, mapping or analytics widgets) may not fully conform to our target accessibility standards.
• Occasional issues with keyboard focus, form validation messages, or ARIA attributes may arise as we continue to iterate on the platform.

We are working to identify and address these issues as part of our ongoing development.

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of OpenSpindle. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, have difficulty using part of the site, or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know.

You can contact us at:

When you contact us, please describe:

• The page or feature where you encountered a problem (URL, screen, or step).
• The nature of the problem (for example, screen reader issue, keyboard navigation issue, color contrast, form error).
• The browser, device, and any assistive technology you are using, if you're comfortable sharing.

We will review your feedback and work to address reported issues where reasonably possible.

OpenSpindle is designed to work with modern browsers and operating systems and is intended to be compatible with common assistive technologies.

For the best experience, we recommend:

• Using the latest version of a major browser such as Chrome, Edge, Safari, or Firefox.
• Enabling JavaScript and cookies, which are required for key parts of the Service to function.

If you experience issues with a specific browser or assistive technology, please contact us so we can investigate.

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. OpenSpindle will continue to monitor changes in accessibility standards, guidance, and laws, and will update this statement and our practices as needed.