Accessibility

Last updated: March 2026

Pontifex Fund is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, regardless of ability or technology. We strive to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA, and we continuously work to improve the user experience for all visitors.

1. What We Do

We have taken the following steps to make our website accessible:

• Semantic HTML — we use meaningful HTML elements (headings, lists, landmarks, and form labels) to ensure assistive technologies can correctly interpret our content
• Keyboard navigation — all interactive elements on our site, including navigation links, forms, and buttons, can be accessed and operated using a keyboard
• Colour contrast — we have designed our colour palette to provide sufficient contrast between text and background colours, meeting WCAG AA standards
• Responsive design — our site adapts to different screen sizes and devices, including mobile phones, tablets, and desktop computers
• Descriptive links — we use meaningful link text so that the purpose of each link is clear, even when read out of context
• Form accessibility — all form fields include associated labels and clear error messaging to assist users in completing enquiry and contact forms
• Text sizing — our site uses relative font sizes that respect your browser's text size preferences

2. Third-Party Content

Our website integrates several third-party services, including Google Fonts, Formspree (for form handling), and WhatsApp. While we strive to ensure our own content meets accessibility standards, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party platforms. We encourage you to review the accessibility policies of these providers if you experience difficulties.

3. Video Content

Our homepage includes a background video in the hero section. This video is decorative only and does not contain dialogue or essential information. It does not autoplay with sound, and the content of the page is fully accessible without viewing the video.

4. Known Limitations

We recognise that our site may not be perfectly accessible in every situation. We are aware of the following areas where improvements are ongoing:

• Some decorative elements may not have alternative text descriptions
• Dynamic content loaded from Google Sheets may have limited screen reader compatibility
• Older browsers may not fully support all visual enhancements

We are actively working to address these issues and improve overall accessibility.

5. Assistive Technology Compatibility

Our site is designed to be compatible with common assistive technologies, including screen readers (such as NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver), screen magnification software, and speech recognition tools. We test across major browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

6. How to Customise Your Experience

Most web browsers allow you to customise how websites are displayed. You can adjust text size, contrast, and colours through your browser settings or operating system accessibility preferences. If you use assistive technology, it should work with standard web content on our site.

7. Feedback and Contact

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website, or if you need information in an alternative format, please contact us:

Pontifex Fund
Email: info@pontifex.fund
Phone: +351 918 568 235
Address: Praça Santa Cruz 42, 2830-402 Barreiro, Portugal

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and to resolve reported issues as promptly as possible.

8. Enforcement and Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to an accessibility concern, you may contact the Portuguese regulatory authorities. In Portugal, the Agência para a Modernização Administrativa (AMA) oversees digital accessibility compliance under European Directive (EU) 2016/2102.