Accessibility and Usability Statement
Commitment to digital inclusion and legal compliance
The Jônata Guimarães law firm is committed to making this website accessible to all users, regardless of their physical, sensory, or cognitive abilities. This statement is prepared in accordance with Decree-Law No. 83/2018, of October 19, which transposes Directive (EU) 2016/2102 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the accessibility of websites and mobile applications into Portuguese law. Additionally, this site complies with the requirements set by Decree-Law No. 82/2022, of December 6, which transposes Directive (EU) 2019/882 (European Accessibility Act), applicable from June 28, 2025.
Conformity Status
Partially Conformant: This website is partially conformant with Decree-Law No. 83/2018, of October 19, and with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, level AA, as established in the European Standard EN 301 549. The partial conformance is due to the exceptions identified in the non-accessible content section.
Scope of Application
This statement applies to the entire jonataguimaraes.legal website, including all pages, interactive features, forms, provided documents, and multimedia content. The site is available in three languages (Portuguese, English, and Hebrew), and all language versions are covered by this statement.
Accessible Content
This website implements the following accessibility measures, in accordance with the success criteria of WCAG 2.1 level AA:
Perceivable
- Descriptive alternative texts for all informational images
- Hierarchical and consistent semantic heading structure
- Minimum color contrast of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text
- Content adaptable to different screen sizes without loss of information
- Accessibility panel with text size adjustment between 75% and 150%
- High contrast mode for users with low vision
Operable
- Full keyboard navigation on all pages and features
- Skip links to jump directly to the main content
- Visible focus indicators on all interactive elements
- Sufficient time to read and interact with the content
- Absence of content that could cause seizures
- Option to reduce motion for users sensitive to animations
Understandable
- Page language declared in the HTML code
- Consistent navigation across all site pages
- Forms with associated labels and clear instructions
- Error messages identified and described textually
- Error prevention in forms with real-time validation
- Contextual help available in contact forms
Robust
- Valid and well-structured HTML code
- Compatibility with assistive technologies (screen readers)
- ARIA attributes implemented to improve semantics
- Programmatically determined name, role, and value
- Compatibility with modern browsers and mobile devices
- Status messages communicated to assistive technologies
Non-Accessible Content
The following content is not fully accessible for the reasons indicated:
Third-party PDF documents
Some PDF documents provided by external entities may not be optimized for accessibility. We are working to provide accessible versions or alternative formats.
WCAG 2.1 - 1.1.1, 1.3.1, 2.4.2
Embedded multimedia content
Third-party videos and maps (YouTube, Google Maps) may have accessibility limitations inherent to the source platforms.
WCAG 2.1 - 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3
hCaptcha
The hCaptcha verification system used in the forms may present challenges for some users. We provide alternative contact options by phone and email.
WCAG 2.1 - 1.1.1
Accessibility Features
The website provides an accessibility panel (accessible via the icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen) that allows users to customize their browsing experience:
Text Size Adjustment
Allows increasing or decreasing the text size between 75% and 150%, facilitating reading for users with low vision or specific preferences.
High Contrast Mode
Activates a high-contrast color scheme that improves readability for users with visual impairments or color blindness.
Reduce Motion
Disables animations and transitions for users with vestibular disorders or motion sensitivity.
Increased Text Spacing
Increases spacing between letters, words, and lines to improve readability, especially useful for users with dyslexia.
Underline Links
Adds an underline to all links to facilitate their identification, useful for users with color blindness.
Large Cursor
Increases the size of the mouse cursor for better visibility, useful for users with low vision or motor difficulties.
Preparation of the Statement
This accessibility and usability statement was prepared on February 5, 2026, and will be reviewed annually or whenever significant changes are made to the website.
Evaluation Method
The compliance of this website was assessed through a self-assessment conducted by the responsible entity, using the following methodologies: manual verification of all WCAG 2.1 level AA success criteria; testing with automatic validation tools (WAVE, axe DevTools, Lighthouse); keyboard-only navigation tests; and verification with the NVDA screen reader.
Contact and Feedback Mechanism
If you encounter accessibility barriers on this website, or if you need information in an accessible alternative format, you can contact us through the following means:
We are committed to responding to all accessibility-related communications within a maximum of 10 business days.
Complaint Procedure
If, after contacting the responsible entity, you do not receive a satisfactory response, or if you consider that the response does not adequately address the identified accessibility issue, you can file a complaint with the Agência para a Modernização Administrativa, I.P. (AMA), the entity responsible for monitoring the compliance of websites in Portugal, through the portal acessibilidade.gov.pt or the email address [email protected].
Legal Framework
This website complies with the following legal diplomas and technical standards:
Decree-Law No. 83/2018
of October 19, which defines the accessibility requirements for websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies, transposing Directive (EU) 2016/2102.
Decree-Law No. 82/2022
of December 6, which transposes Directive (EU) 2019/882 (European Accessibility Act), establishing accessibility requirements for products and services.
European Standard EN 301 549
which specifies the functional accessibility requirements applicable to ICT products and services, including websites and mobile applications.
WCAG 2.1 Level AA
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, version 2.1, conformance level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
Law No. 46/2006
of August 28, which prohibits and punishes discrimination based on disability and the existence of aggravated health risk.
United Nations Convention
on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, ratified by Portugal through Resolution of the Assembly of the Republic No. 56/2009.
Compatibility
This website has been developed to be compatible with the latest versions of major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) and with assistive technologies, including screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver), screen magnification software, and alternative input devices.