Nova Cart Trading LTD — Header Component
Accessibility Statement

Committed to an
Inclusive Digital Experience

At Nova Cart Trading LTD, accessibility is a core principle, not a checkbox. We are dedicated to ensuring our digital presence is usable, readable, and navigable by every visitor — regardless of ability, device, or context.

WCAG 2.1 AA Compliant
Last Reviewed: June 2025
Feedback Welcome

Accessibility Is Central to How We Operate

Nova Cart Trading LTD operates as a UK-registered trading company with a commitment to professional and responsible digital practices. Our corporate website is designed to meet modern international accessibility standards — ensuring that every person who visits can access the information they need with confidence and ease.

We believe that a professional business website should serve all users equally. This means designing for keyboard navigation, screen reader support, sufficient colour contrast, readable typography, and logical content structure across all pages.

WCAG 2.1 Level AA Keyboard Navigation Screen Reader Support Reduced Motion Semantic HTML5

Commitment Summary

Six core pillars of digital inclusion

  • Usability — Clear navigation, readable content, and logical page structure for all users.
  • Accessibility — Full WCAG 2.1 AA compliance across all pages and components.
  • Inclusivity — Design that serves users regardless of ability, device, or assistive technology.
  • Continuous Improvement — Regular reviews and updates as standards evolve.
  • User Support — Assistance available for any visitor encountering barriers.
  • Digital Responsibility — Treating accessibility as a professional and ethical obligation.
Target Standard: WCAG 2.1 Level AA — AAA where achievable

Scope & Purpose

This Accessibility Statement applies to the official corporate website of Nova Cart Trading LTD, accessible at enovacart.co. Nova Cart Trading LTD is a UK-registered trading company that operates through established online marketplace channels. This website serves as our corporate digital presence — providing company information, business details, and contact information to suppliers, partners, payment processors, and other professional visitors.

We are committed to ensuring that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience. This includes people using assistive technologies such as screen readers, keyboard-only navigation, voice input software, and display adaptations.

Scope of This Statement

This statement covers all pages and content published under the enovacart.co domain. It does not cover third-party marketplace platforms (such as eBay or Amazon) where Nova Cart Trading LTD operates commercial activity.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. WCAG 2.1 defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.

Partially Conforms to WCAG 2.1 Level AA

The Nova Cart Trading LTD website partially conforms to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. We are actively working to reach full conformance and address any identified gaps through our continuous improvement programme.

WCAG 2.1 Conformance Criteria
Criterion Level Status
Keyboard Navigation A ✓ Pass
Sufficient Colour Contrast (Text) AA ✓ Pass
Text Alternatives for Images A ✓ Pass
Visible Focus Indicators AA ✓ Pass
Semantic HTML Structure A ✓ Pass
Resizable Text (up to 200%) AA ✓ Pass
Reduced Motion Support AA ✓ Pass
ARIA Labels on Interactive Elements A ◐ In Progress

Technical Measures Taken

Nova Cart Trading LTD has implemented the following technical measures to improve accessibility across the website:

Structural & Semantic Implementation

  • Semantic HTML5 elements used throughout — including <main>, <nav>, <article>, <section>, and <aside>
  • Logical and consistent heading hierarchy (H1 → H2 → H3) maintained on every page
  • Skip-to-content link provided at the top of every page for keyboard users
  • All form fields include visible, programmatically associated labels
  • ARIA landmarks and labels applied to interactive and complex components

Visual Design & Interaction

  • Minimum colour contrast ratio of 4.5:1 maintained for all body text against backgrounds
  • Clearly visible focus indicators on all interactive elements (links, buttons, inputs)
  • All animations respect the prefers-reduced-motion media query
  • Body text minimum size of 16px across all pages; documentation pages use 18px
  • Touch targets on mobile are minimum 44×44px as recommended by WCAG 2.5.5
  • Decorative images marked as aria-hidden="true"; informational images carry descriptive alt text

Assistive Technologies Tested

This website has been tested with NVDA (Windows), VoiceOver (macOS and iOS), and TalkBack (Android). Keyboard-only navigation has been verified across Chrome, Firefox, and Safari on desktop.

Known Limitations

Despite our efforts to ensure accessibility, some areas may not yet fully meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements. We are transparent about these known limitations and actively working to resolve them.

Known Accessibility Limitations
Area Limitation Expected Resolution
Third-party embedded content Some third-party elements may not fully conform to WCAG 2.1 Reviewed on a case-by-case basis
ARIA labelling completeness Complex interactive components are being updated with comprehensive ARIA labels Q3 2025
Older PDF documents Any legacy PDF content may not be fully screen-reader optimised Replaced with accessible HTML equivalents

If you encounter an accessibility barrier not listed above, please contact us directly. We treat every report as a priority and aim to provide an accessible alternative or resolve the issue promptly.

Feedback & Contact

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you experience any difficulty accessing content, encounter a barrier not listed in our Known Limitations, or have a suggestion for improvement, please contact us.

Contact Our Team

Response Time

Within 5 business days

What to Include in Your Message

When contacting us about an accessibility issue, please include the URL of the affected page, the assistive technology you are using (if applicable), and a brief description of the barrier you encountered. This helps us identify and resolve the issue more efficiently.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to an accessibility concern, or if you feel that your issue has not been adequately addressed, you have the right to escalate a formal complaint.

In the United Kingdom, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Equality Act 2010, which includes provisions related to digital accessibility for service providers. You may contact the EHRC or, in Northern Ireland, the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland (ECNI) for further guidance.

Regulatory Body

Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) — www.equalityhumanrights.com

How We Implement Accessibility

Four Pillars of Digital Inclusion

Our accessibility implementation is built on four interconnected pillars. Together they ensure that every visitor can navigate, understand, and interact with our website effectively.

Keyboard Accessibility

Every interactive element on the website is reachable and operable using a keyboard alone, without requiring a mouse or pointer device.

  • Logical tab order throughout all pages
  • Visible focus indicators on all elements
  • Skip-to-content link at page top
  • Escape key dismisses overlays and panels

Readable Content

Typography, colour contrast, and content hierarchy are designed to ensure that text is legible and comprehensible across all reading conditions and abilities.

  • Minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio for body text
  • 16px minimum font size; 18px for documents
  • Content resizes to 200% without horizontal scroll
  • Clear heading hierarchy on every page

Responsive Design

The website adapts seamlessly to all screen sizes and orientations — from desktop monitors to mobile devices — without loss of functionality or content.

  • Mobile-first approach across all components
  • Touch targets minimum 44×44px on mobile
  • No horizontal scrolling at any breakpoint
  • Landscape and portrait orientation supported

Assistive Technology Support

Pages are structured and coded to work effectively with screen readers, voice input software, and other assistive technologies used by people with disabilities.

  • Tested with NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack
  • ARIA roles and labels on complex components
  • Decorative images marked aria-hidden
  • Live regions for dynamic content updates
Ongoing Work

Accessibility Is Never Finished

We treat accessibility as a continuous discipline rather than a one-time implementation. Our improvement cycle ensures the website evolves alongside changing standards and user needs.

Review

Audit all pages against WCAG 2.1 criteria

Evaluate

Identify gaps and prioritise by user impact

Improve

Develop and implement targeted fixes

Test

Verify with automated tools and real users

Implement

Deploy validated improvements to production

Monitor

Ongoing tracking and user feedback integration

Review Cycle

Annual minimum

Full accessibility audit conducted at least once per year, with interim reviews triggered by any significant content or design update.

Standard Tracked

WCAG 2.1 → 2.2

We monitor updates to WCAG standards and plan implementation of WCAG 2.2 Level AA criteria as part of our next review cycle.

Issue Response

5 business days

Reported accessibility barriers are acknowledged within 5 business days and resolved or escalated based on severity and user impact.

Our Principles

Digital Responsibility at Nova Cart

Accessibility is an expression of how we believe a professional business should operate — with transparency, responsibility, and genuine care for every person who interacts with our digital presence.

Digital Responsibility

We view our digital presence as a responsibility. Every design and technical decision is evaluated not only for its business value but for its impact on all users — including those who rely on assistive technologies.

User-Centred Design

Every component and page is designed with real user needs at the centre. Clarity of navigation, readability of content, and reliability of interaction are treated as non-negotiable rather than optional enhancements.

Continuous Improvement

Accessibility standards evolve. User needs evolve. Our commitment evolves with them. We invest in regular audits, user feedback, and proactive resolution of barriers as part of our standard operating practice.

Transparent Communication

We publish this statement because transparency builds trust. We do not claim perfect conformance where it does not yet exist. Instead, we document honestly what we have achieved and what we are working toward.

Our Operating Principle

Nova Cart Trading LTD is built on the belief that every professional interaction should be accessible — to every visitor, on every device, at every ability level.

WCAG 2.1 Level AA Target
Cross-device compatibility
UK Equality Act 2010 aware
Ready to Get in Touch?

Questions About Accessibility?
We Would Love to Hear From You.

Whether you have a question about how our website works with your assistive technology, want to report a barrier, or simply want to learn more about our accessibility commitments — our team is ready to assist.

Response within 5 business days
All enquiries taken seriously
Alternative formats available on request