Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: February 8, 2026

BeTheAuthor is committed to ensuring that our website and services are accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to provide an inclusive experience that allows everyone to create personalized books using our platform.

1. Our Commitment

We believe that the ability to tell your story should be available to everyone. BeTheAuthor is dedicated to making our website accessible in accordance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our platform and welcome feedback from our users.

2. Conformance Status

We aim to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. This is an ongoing effort, and we are actively working to identify and address any areas where our website may not fully meet these standards. Our goal is to provide the best possible experience for all users.

3. What We Are Doing

To support accessibility, we have taken the following steps:

  • Using accessible UI component libraries that follow WAI-ARIA best practices
  • Implementing semantic HTML elements for proper document structure
  • Providing descriptive ARIA labels on interactive elements such as buttons, links, and form fields
  • Ensuring sufficient color contrast between text and backgrounds
  • Designing responsive layouts that work across different screen sizes and devices
  • Supporting keyboard navigation throughout the site
  • Providing text alternatives for non-text content where applicable

4. Known Limitations

Despite our efforts, some areas of the website may not yet be fully accessible. Known limitations include:

  • Some AI-generated book cover images may lack detailed text descriptions
  • Certain third-party components (such as the PayPal checkout interface) are managed by external providers and may have their own accessibility limitations
  • PDF book downloads may not be fully optimized for screen readers

We are actively working to address these limitations and improve the experience for all users.

5. Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of BeTheAuthor. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know:

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and will work with you to provide the information or service you need through an alternative communication method if needed.

6. Technical Specifications

The accessibility of BeTheAuthor relies on the following technologies:

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • WAI-ARIA

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

  • Screen readers (such as VoiceOver, NVDA, and JAWS)
  • Screen magnification software
  • Speech recognition software
  • Keyboard-only navigation

Our website is designed to work with current versions of major browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.