Accessibility Statement
Our Commitment
wmkc is committed to making the Echo Crawler website and game accessible to all users, including people with disabilities. We aim to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), Israeli Standard IS 5568 (based on WCAG), and the European Accessibility Act (EAA).
Website Accessibility Features
This website includes the following accessibility features:
- Semantic HTML structure with proper heading hierarchy
- Skip-to-content links for keyboard navigation
- ARIA labels on navigation elements and decorative content
- Table headers with scope attributes for screen reader compatibility
- Sufficient color contrast ratios meeting WCAG 2.1 AA requirements (minimum 4.5:1 for normal text)
- Responsive design that works across screen sizes and devices
- All content accessible without JavaScript
- Descriptive link text and page titles
- Language attribute set on all pages
- No cookies, tracking, or third-party scripts that could interfere with assistive technologies
Game Accessibility Features
Echo Crawler includes the following accessibility considerations:
- Haptic feedback toggle — can be fully disabled in Settings
- Adjustable audio levels — separate controls for music, sound effects, and UI sounds
- Portrait-only orientation — designed for comfortable one-handed play
- No time-pressure mechanics outside of combat — menus, shops, and upgrades have no timers
- Clear visual feedback for all player actions and game events
- No flashing or strobing effects that could trigger photosensitive reactions
We are actively working to improve game accessibility and welcome suggestions for additional features.
Known Limitations
While we strive for full accessibility, the following limitations are known:
- This website has not yet been tested with all assistive technologies. We welcome feedback on any issues encountered.
- The game's real-time combat may present challenges for players with certain motor disabilities.
Feedback & Contact
If you encounter any accessibility barriers on this website or in the game, or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
- Email: support@wmkc.net
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 7 business days and to resolve reported issues as quickly as possible.
Standards & Compliance
This website targets conformance with:
- WCAG 2.1 Level AA — Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (W3C)
- IS 5568 — Israeli Standard for web accessibility (based on WCAG)
- European Accessibility Act (EAA) — EU accessibility requirements, effective June 2025