Accessibility Statement

OUT Local™ is committed to making its website, mobile application, content, and services accessible to people with disabilities.

We believe LGBTQ+ events, performers, venues, organizations, and community resources should be discoverable by everyone. We are working to provide an experience that is inclusive, usable, and accessible across a range of devices, browsers, and assistive technologies.

This Accessibility Statement applies to the OUT Local website at outlocal.app and, when available, the OUT Local mobile application.

1. Our Accessibility Goal

OUT Local aims to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, version 2.2, Level AA, commonly referred to as WCAG 2.2 AA.

WCAG provides technical guidance for making digital content more accessible to people with disabilities, including people with visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities. Its principles focus on making content perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust.

We view accessibility as an ongoing process rather than a one-time project.

2. Conformance Status

The accessibility of the OUT Local website has not yet been formally assessed against WCAG 2.2 Level AA.

We are currently building and reviewing the website with accessibility in mind, but we cannot claim full or partial conformance until a meaningful evaluation has been completed.

As OUT Local develops, we intend to evaluate the website and mobile application through a combination of automated testing, manual review, keyboard testing, assistive-technology testing, and user feedback.

3. Accessibility Measures

OUT Local is working to support accessibility by:

  • Using clear headings and a consistent page structure;

  • Maintaining readable typography and sufficient text size;

  • Considering color contrast when selecting text, backgrounds, buttons, and links;

  • Avoiding the use of color alone to communicate important information;

  • Adding alternative text to meaningful images where possible;

  • Using descriptive link and button text;

  • Supporting keyboard navigation where the website platform permits;

  • Clearly labeling form fields and required information;

  • Providing understandable instructions and error messages;

  • Captioning video content when appropriate;

  • Avoiding unnecessary flashing, blinking, or rapidly moving content;

  • Testing pages on desktop and mobile devices;

  • Reviewing accessibility when new pages and features are introduced; and

  • Providing a way for users to report barriers and request assistance.

4. Compatibility With Browsers and Assistive Technology

OUT Local is intended to work with current versions of commonly used web browsers, operating systems, and assistive technologies.

These may include:

  • Screen readers;

  • Screen magnification software;

  • Voice-control and speech-recognition software;

  • Keyboard-only navigation;

  • Browser zoom and text-resizing tools;

  • Built-in accessibility features available through iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows; and

  • Other assistive technologies supported by modern browsers and devices.

Accessibility may vary depending on the combination of browser, device, operating system, browser settings, and assistive technology being used.

For the best experience, we recommend using a current version of your browser and operating system.

5. Technical Specifications

The accessibility of the OUT Local website relies on technologies supported by Squarespace and modern web browsers, which may include:

  • HTML;

  • CSS;

  • JavaScript;

  • WAI-ARIA attributes; and

  • Browser and device accessibility features.

Some website functions may not operate as intended if JavaScript is disabled or if the browser or device does not support the technologies used by the site.

6. Known and Potential Limitations

Despite our efforts, some areas may not yet be fully accessible.

Potential limitations may include:

User-submitted and partner-submitted content

Photos, event flyers, videos, logos, descriptions, and other materials submitted by venues, performers, promoters, organizations, or users may not always include complete alternative text, captions, transcripts, or accessible formatting.

We may revise, supplement, or remove submitted materials when an accessibility issue is reported or identified.

Event flyers and promotional graphics

Some event information may appear within an image or promotional flyer. When possible, we will also provide important information—such as the event name, date, time, venue, ticket information, and age restrictions—as readable text outside the image.

Third-party services

OUT Local may link to or embed services operated by third parties, including:

  • Ticketing providers;

  • Mapping and direction services;

  • Social-media platforms;

  • Video platforms;

  • Form-processing services;

  • Payment providers; and

  • Venue or performer websites.

We do not control the accessibility of third-party websites or applications. Their accessibility practices and policies may differ from ours.

Maps and location features

Interactive maps can present accessibility challenges for some users. Where possible, OUT Local will also provide venue names, addresses, event details, and relevant location information in text form.

Older or archived content

Content published before our current accessibility practices were established may not meet the same accessibility standards as newer content.

We will prioritize improvements based on severity, frequency of use, available resources, and user feedback.

7. Requesting an Accessible Alternative

If you cannot access information or complete an action through the website, contact us and describe what you need.

We may be able to provide information through an alternative method, such as:

  • Plain-text email;

  • A written description of an image;

  • Event or venue information in text form;

  • Assistance completing a venue, performer, or event-submission form;

  • An accessible document format; or

  • Another reasonable communication method.

The availability of a particular alternative may depend on the nature of the content and the request.

8. Accessibility Feedback

We welcome feedback about the accessibility of OUT Local.

Please contact us if you:

  • Encounter an accessibility barrier;

  • Cannot use a form, button, menu, link, or other feature;

  • Need information in an alternative format;

  • Notice an image without an adequate description;

  • Experience difficulty navigating with a keyboard or screen reader;

  • Have trouble reading text because of size, contrast, or layout;

  • Encounter video without appropriate captions; or

  • Have a suggestion for improving accessibility.

When contacting us, please include:

  • The page, screen, feature, or content involved;

  • The website address or link, when available;

  • A description of the problem;

  • The browser, device, or assistive technology you were using, if comfortable sharing it; and

  • The format or solution that would be helpful.

9. Contact Information

Accessibility questions, feedback, or requests may be sent to:

OUT Local™
Email: hello@outlocal.com
Website: outlocal.app
Mailing address: 1081 Cambridge Sq Suite F Alpharetta, GA 30009

Suggested email subject: Accessibility Request

We aim to acknowledge accessibility-related messages within five business days. Some requests may require additional time to investigate or resolve.

10. Formal Complaints

If you contact us about an accessibility problem and believe our response has not adequately addressed the issue, you may request that the matter be reviewed again.

Send your request to hello@outlocal.com with the subject line:

Accessibility Complaint Review

Please include the original request, any prior correspondence, and the resolution you are seeking.

11. Ongoing Improvements

We intend to review this Accessibility Statement as the website and mobile application develop.

Future accessibility efforts may include:

  • Formal accessibility evaluations;

  • Testing with screen readers and keyboard navigation;

  • Reviewing forms, menus, maps, and interactive controls;

  • Improving image descriptions and video captions;

  • Addressing issues reported by users;

  • Training contributors on accessible content practices; and

  • Including accessibility in the planning and testing of new features.

W3C recommends that accessibility statements identify the applicable standard, conformance status, feedback options, known limitations, technologies used, and evaluation approach. It also recommends keeping the statement current rather than allowing it to become outdated.

12. Changes to This Statement

We may update this Accessibility Statement to reflect:

  • Changes to the website or mobile application;

  • Completed accessibility testing;

  • Newly identified or corrected barriers;

  • Changes in the technology or services we use; or

  • Changes in accessibility standards or applicable requirements.

When this statement is updated, we will revise the “Last updated” date below.

Accessibility Statement
Last updated: August 5, 2026