Digital Accessibility & IAAP Compliance

Digifinn is committed to inclusive digital experiences for all investors, including persons with disabilities. This page documents our conformance with SEBI-mandated standards and IAAP accessibility practices.

IAAP & Indian accessibility guidelines

Digifinn aligns with Indian and international accessibility frameworks mandated by SEBI for regulated entities. Our target is WCAG 2.1 Level AA, verified through IAAP-certified accessibility audits.

  • WCAG 2.1 Level AA

    Web Content Accessibility Guidelines — the global baseline for perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust digital content.

  • IS 17802

    Indian Standard for ICT products and services accessibility — covers web, mobile, and assistive technology compatibility.

  • GIGW

    Guidelines for Indian Government Websites — national guidance on semantic structure, readability, and inclusive design.

  • RPwD Act, 2016

    Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act — legal mandate for accessible ICT and grievance redressal for persons with disabilities (PwD).

  • IAAP-certified audits

    Independent audits by International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) certified professionals, as required under SEBI CIR/2025/111.

Semantic HTML

We use native HTML elements and landmarks so assistive technologies can parse page structure without relying on ARIA alone.

  • One <h1> per page with logical h2 → h3 heading hierarchy (no skipped levels).
  • Landmarks: <header>, <nav>, <main>, <section>, <article>, <footer>.
  • Lists use <ul>/<ol>; data tables use <table> with <th> scope where applicable.
  • Buttons for actions, links for navigation — no div/span click handlers without roles.

Keyboard navigation

Every interactive control is reachable and operable without a mouse or touch screen.

  • Logical tab order that follows visual reading order.
  • Visible :focus-visible outlines on all interactive elements.
  • Skip link to #main-content on marketing pages.
  • WAI-ARIA tab patterns for FAQ/category filters; Esc closes modals where applicable.
  • No positive tabindex values; tabIndex={-1} only for programmatic focus targets.

Screen reader compatibility

Content is announced meaningfully by NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack.

  • Descriptive alt text on every meaningful image; decorative images use alt="".
  • aria-live regions for dynamic values (e.g. calculator results).
  • aria-expanded, aria-controls on accordions and disclosure widgets.
  • aria-labelledby / aria-describedby linking headings, errors, and helper text.
  • Visually hidden labels (.visually-hidden) where design omits visible label text.

Color contrast

Text and UI components meet WCAG 1.4.3 contrast minimums for readability.

  • Normal text: contrast ratio ≥ 4.5:1 against background.
  • Large text (18px+ or 14px+ bold): contrast ratio ≥ 3:1.
  • Information is never conveyed by color alone — icons, text, or patterns supplement color.
  • Regulatory and risk disclaimers use readable type (min 12px) with adequate contrast.

Accessible forms & labels

All inputs are labelled, described, and validated in ways screen readers and keyboard users can follow.

  • Every input has a visible or visually hidden <label htmlFor="id">.
  • Required fields use required or aria-required="true".
  • Error messages linked via aria-describedby and aria-invalid="true".
  • Alternative KYC paths for persons with disabilities per SEBI MIRSD/2025/74.

Focus states & ARIA

ARIA enhances native HTML where patterns require it; we prefer semantic elements first.

  • Tabs: role="tablist", aria-selected, aria-controls, role="tabpanel".
  • Toggle filters: role="group" + aria-pressed (not tab semantics).
  • Accordions: <button aria-expanded aria-controls> with matching panel id.
  • Sliders: aria-valuemin, aria-valuemax, aria-valuenow, aria-valuetext.
  • Modals/menus: focus trap and restore focus on close.

Related pages

Digital Accessibility Statement

Digifinn is committed to digital accessibility for all investors, including persons with disabilities, in compliance with the SEBI circular dated July 31, 2025 (SEBI/HO/ITD-1/ITD_VIAP/P/CIR/2025/111) and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

Conformance standards

  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA
  • Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW)
  • IS 17802 — ICT Products and Services Accessibility
  • Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPwD Act)

This website targets WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Accessibility audits are conducted by IAAP-certified professionals as mandated by SEBI.

Accessibility grievance redressal

Per SEBI directions, we maintain a dedicated mechanism for accessibility-related complaints. Channels are designed to be usable by persons with disabilities.

Nodal Officer — Digital Accessibility
accessibility@digifinn.com
Accessibility grievance email
accessibility-grievance@digifinn.com
Helpline
1800-XXX-XXXXMonday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM IST

Accessibility grievances not resolved within 15 working days may be escalated to the Compliance Officer.

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