Accessibility Statement
Last updated: May 2, 2026
RecipePool is intended to be usable by as many home cooks as possible, including readers using keyboards, screen readers, zoomed layouts, mobile devices, and assistive technologies. Accessibility work is part of our broader public-page quality process.
Recipe readability
Ingredient lists, instructions, visual checkpoints, and troubleshooting sections should remain readable without relying only on imagery.
Navigation clarity
Public pages should include clear headings, footer trust links, search, breadcrumbs, and predictable recipe section navigation.
Issue reporting
Readers can report inaccessible controls, missing alt text, keyboard traps, color contrast issues, or confusing page structure.
Our Accessibility Goals
We aim for RecipePool pages to support common accessibility expectations: semantic headings, descriptive links, visible focus states, usable keyboard navigation, alternative text for meaningful images, readable color contrast, and layouts that work on both desktop and mobile devices.
Recipe pages are especially important because readers may be cooking while using the site. Ingredients, instructions, cooking notes, and troubleshooting content should be understandable even when a user cannot rely on decorative imagery or fine visual details.
What We Check
Our public surface audit checks for weak image alt text, missing image assets, thin public pages, non-public search results, sitemap issues, and required trust links. Manual checks focus on page structure, recipe section navigation, mobile readability, form labels, and whether important content is available as text instead of only as an image.
Known Limitations
RecipePool is still being rebuilt, and some older pages remain offline until they meet stronger public standards. Some visual references may reuse existing recipe imagery while we improve the public catalog. If an image, label, or interactive element is confusing with assistive technology, we want to know so it can be reviewed with the same priority as other quality issues.
Reporting Accessibility Problems
To report an accessibility issue, use the Contact page or email accessibility@recipepool.com. Include the page URL, browser or device, assistive technology if relevant, what you were trying to do, and what made the page difficult to use.
Relationship to Corrections
Accessibility reports are handled through the same quality process described in our Corrections Policy. A report may lead to clearer alt text, better labels, revised page structure, improved navigation, stronger visible text, or a page being held back until it can be repaired.
Ongoing Work
Accessibility is not a one-time checklist. As we add recipe sections, trust pages, search features, affiliate disclosures, and cooking guides, we also review whether those features remain understandable, navigable, and useful for readers who interact with the site in different ways.