Accessibility statement
Hourkin is built to be usable by everyone, including people who rely on screen readers, keyboard navigation, magnification or reduced motion. This statement describes where we stand, what we know is imperfect, and how to reach us.
Standard we work to
We aim to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA, the standard referenced by EN 301 549 and the European Accessibility Act. Hourkin is partially conformant: most of the product meets the standard, and the exceptions are listed below.
What works today
- Full keyboard operation of time tracking, including a skip link and visible focus outlines.
- Dialogs trap focus, close on Escape, and return focus to where you were.
- Text contrast of at least 4.5:1, and 3:1 for large headings.
- Interface language is announced correctly across all 11 supported locales.
- A large-text setting (Settings → Density → Comfy) that scales the whole interface.
- Animation is suppressed when your system asks for reduced motion.
- Form fields carry programmatic labels; errors are announced as they appear.
Known limitations
We are aware of the following and are working through them:
- Some dialogs outside time tracking (projects, clients, team) do not yet trap focus.
- A few touch targets fall below the 44×44 px recommendation on small screens.
- Charts in Reports convey information visually; the same data is available in the table beneath them.
- The product has not yet been audited end to end with assistive technology by an external party.
Reporting a barrier
If something blocks you, tell us and we will fix it. Write to accessibility@hourkin.com with the page, what you were trying to do, and the assistive technology you use. We reply within five working days.
If our response does not resolve the problem, you can escalate to the market surveillance authority in your EU member state, which oversees compliance with the European Accessibility Act.
How we test
Accessibility is checked during development using keyboard-only navigation, browser accessibility inspectors and automated contrast checks. Automated testing catches roughly half of all issues, so reports from real users carry real weight.