Accessibility Statement

Effective Date: 8-12-2025
Last Updated: 8-12-2025

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Deep Current Systems is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We believe everyone should have equal access to our products and services, whether they're exploring the ocean or exploring our website. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Accessibility Standards

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.

Current Accessibility Features

Our website currently includes the following accessibility features:

Navigation and Structure

• Clear and consistent navigation structure
• Descriptive page titles and headings
• Skip navigation links
• Logical reading order
• Breadcrumb navigation

Visual Design

• Sufficient color contrast between text and background
• Text resizable up to 200% without loss of functionality
• Focus indicators for keyboard navigation
• Alternative text for informative images
• No reliance on color alone to convey information

Interactive Elements

• All functionality available via keyboard
• Clear focus indicators
• Descriptive link text
• Form labels and instructions
• Error identification and suggestions

Media and Content

• Captions for videos (where applicable)
• Descriptive text for product images
• Clear and simple language
• Consistent layout and design

Assistive Technology Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with assistive technologies, including:

• Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard navigation
• Browser accessibility features

Browser Compatibility

This website is best viewed with the following browsers:

• Chrome (latest version)
• Firefox (latest version)
• Safari (latest version)
• Edge (latest version)

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some areas of our website may have limitations:

1. Third-Party Content: Some features provided by third-party services (such as payment processors or shipping calculators) may not be fully accessible. We are working with our vendors to improve accessibility.
2. Legacy Product Images: Some older product images may have limited descriptions. We are actively updating these.
3. PDF Documents: Some downloadable documents may not be fully accessible. Please contact us for accessible versions.
4. Video Content: Older videos may lack captions. We are working to add captions to all video content.

Ongoing Efforts

We are committed to maintaining and improving the accessibility of our website. Our efforts include:

• Regular accessibility audits
• Staff training on accessibility best practices
• User testing with people with disabilities
• Implementing user feedback
• Monitoring accessibility standards updates

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Deep Current Systems. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Accessibility Contact:
Email: accessibility@deepcurrentsystems.com
Phone: 954-962-2353
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM EST

When contacting us, please provide:

• The web page address (URL) where you experienced the issue
• A description of the issue you encountered
• The assistive technology you were using (if applicable)
• Your contact information for follow-up

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days and work to resolve identified issues as quickly as possible.

Alternative Access

If you are unable to access any content or functionality on our website, we are happy to provide the information in an alternative format. Please contact us using the information above, and we will work with you to provide the information you need.

Technical Specifications

This website is built using modern web standards including:

• HTML5
• CSS3
• WAI-ARIA (Web Accessibility Initiative - Accessible Rich Internet Applications)
• Responsive design principles

Third-Party Sites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the accessibility of these external sites but encourage our partners to maintain accessible websites.

Enforcement

If you wish to file a formal complaint about the accessibility of our website, you may contact:

U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Disability Rights Section - 1425 NYAV
Washington, D.C. 20530
Phone: 1-800-514-0301
Website: www.ada.gov

Accessibility Statement Updates

We will update this accessibility statement as we continue to improve our website's accessibility. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this statement was last revised.

Our Philosophy

As divers, we understand that the ocean should be accessible to everyone who wants to explore it. We apply this same principle to our website - everyone should be able to access our products and services regardless of their abilities. Your ability to navigate our website should be as smooth as gliding through the water.

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Thank you for visiting Deep Current Systems. We are committed to providing an accessible experience for all our customers.