Accessibility statement
Last updated: April 2026
This statement applies to bygild.com and all pages within this domain. It is prepared by Gild London, a trading name of Khalid Mohamed.
Our commitment
We are committed to making bygild.com accessible to as many people as possible, including those with disabilities. Our target standard is WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
We hand-code every website we build, which means we control accessibility directly rather than relying on a CMS or plugin to handle it. Every page is built with:
- Semantic HTML — correct use of headings, landmarks, and element types so screen readers can navigate the content meaningfully
- Keyboard navigation — all interactive elements (links, buttons, forms) are reachable and operable using a keyboard alone
- Colour contrast ratios that meet or exceed WCAG 2.1 AA requirements (minimum 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text)
- ARIA labels where native HTML semantics are not sufficient
- Skip-link navigation at the top of every page, allowing keyboard users to bypass repeated navigation
- Descriptive alt text on all informative images
- No reliance on colour alone to convey information
- No content that flashes more than three times per second
Testing approach
Pages are tested against WCAG 2.1 Level AA using Google Chrome Lighthouse automated audits and manual keyboard navigation testing. We aim to test every public-facing page following any significant change.
Known limitations
We are not aware of any significant accessibility barriers on bygild.com at the time this statement was prepared. This statement will be updated as the site evolves and if testing identifies issues.
Some content produced before April 2026 may not fully meet WCAG 2.1 AA. We are working through this content progressively.
How to report an accessibility issue
If you encounter a barrier that prevents you from accessing any part of this website, please contact us. We take every report seriously and will aim to provide an alternative way to access the content or resolve the issue within five working days.
Email: hello@bygild.com
Please describe the page you were trying to access, the barrier you encountered, and the browser or assistive technology you were using. This helps us reproduce and resolve the issue quickly.
Enforcement
If you are not satisfied with our response to an accessibility report, you can contact the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) in England, Scotland, and Wales, or the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland (ECNI) in Northern Ireland.