Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: September 23, 2026

At Maintain The Style, we are committed to making our online store accessible and easy to use for as many people as possible.

We believe that everyone should be able to browse our products, understand the information we provide, make purchases, and contact our customer service team with as few barriers as reasonably possible.

This Accessibility Statement explains our approach to website accessibility and the steps we take to improve the experience for customers with different access needs.

1. Our Commitment to Accessibility

Maintain The Style aims to provide an online shopping experience that is inclusive, practical, and accessible.

Our store specialises in hair ties, hair clips, combs, and related hair accessories, and we want customers to be able to explore our products and use our website regardless of their individual abilities or the technology they use to access the internet.

We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility, usability, and clarity of our website.

2. Accessibility Standards

Where reasonably practicable, we aim to follow recognised web accessibility principles and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

We seek to incorporate accessibility considerations across areas such as:

Website navigation.
Page structure.
Text readability.
Colour and visual presentation.
Keyboard navigation.
Form usability.
Alternative text for appropriate images.
Links and buttons.
Product information.
Error messages and instructions.
Compatibility with commonly used assistive technologies.

Accessibility is an ongoing process, and we continue to review our website as technologies, standards, and customer expectations evolve.

3. Accessible Website Navigation

We aim to organise our website in a clear and logical manner so that customers can find products and important information efficiently.

This includes providing understandable navigation structures and clearly labelled links, buttons, menus, and product categories wherever reasonably possible.

We also aim to maintain consistent navigation across different sections of our website.

4. Keyboard Accessibility

We aim to make important website functionality available to customers who navigate using a keyboard or other non-mouse input methods.

Where applicable, we work to ensure that interactive elements such as:

Menus.
Links.
Buttons.
Search fields.
Forms.
Shopping-cart functions.
Checkout controls.

can be accessed and operated without requiring a traditional mouse.

5. Text and Readability

We aim to present website content in a clear and readable format.

Our accessibility efforts may include:

Using clear headings and page structures.
Providing descriptive link text.
Maintaining readable text sizes.
Avoiding unnecessarily complicated layouts.
Presenting important product information clearly.
Using appropriate spacing and visual organisation.

We also aim to avoid relying exclusively on visual presentation to communicate essential information.

6. Images and Alternative Text

Where appropriate, we aim to provide alternative text or other text-based descriptions for meaningful images.

Product images can be particularly useful when shopping for hair accessories, so we aim to ensure that important product information is not communicated solely through images.

Some decorative images may not require alternative text where they do not convey meaningful information.

7. Colour and Visual Presentation

We aim to use colours and visual elements in a way that supports readability and clear navigation.

Where reasonably practicable, important information should not rely solely on colour to communicate meaning.

We also aim to maintain sufficient visual distinction between important interface elements, text, links, buttons, and backgrounds.

8. Forms and Checkout

We recognise that the checkout process is an important part of an online shopping experience.

We aim to make forms and checkout controls as clear and understandable as reasonably possible by providing:

Clear field labels.
Understandable instructions.
Appropriate error messages.
Clear buttons and actions.
Logical progression through checkout.
Accessible account and order-management functions where available.

We will continue to review the purchasing process to identify potential accessibility barriers.

9. Assistive Technologies

We aim to make our website compatible with commonly used assistive technologies where reasonably practicable.

These may include:

Screen readers.
Screen magnification software.
Keyboard navigation tools.
Voice-control software.
Browser accessibility features.
Other assistive technologies.

Because assistive technologies and browsers vary, some differences in website behaviour may occur depending on the device, software, browser, or operating system being used.

10. Mobile Accessibility

Our website may be accessed using smartphones and tablets.

We aim to provide a responsive experience that allows customers to browse products, read information, navigate the website, and complete purchases across a range of screen sizes.

We continue to review mobile usability and accessibility as part of our website improvements.

11. Third-Party Content

Some parts of our website may rely on third-party services, including payment providers, delivery services, analytics tools, social media features, embedded content, or other external technologies.

While we aim to work with services that support accessibility, we may not have complete control over the accessibility of third-party content or applications.

If you experience an accessibility issue involving a third-party service while using our website, please contact us so that we can investigate the issue and determine whether an alternative solution is available.

12. Accessibility Limitations

We recognise that no website is necessarily free from accessibility barriers.

Some areas of our website may not yet fully meet every accessibility standard or may have compatibility limitations with particular combinations of browsers, devices, or assistive technologies.

Where accessibility issues are identified, we aim to investigate them and make reasonable improvements based on their impact and technical feasibility.

13. Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing commitment rather than a one-time project.

We may periodically review:

Website navigation.
Product pages.
Checkout functionality.
Content structure.
Colour and contrast.
Keyboard interaction.
Form functionality.
Alternative text.
Mobile usability.
Compatibility with assistive technologies.

We will use feedback and testing to help identify areas where improvements may be beneficial.

14. Feedback and Assistance

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of the Maintain The Style website, we encourage you to contact us.

When reporting an accessibility issue, it is helpful to provide:

The webpage or product page where the problem occurred.
A description of the accessibility barrier.
The device and browser you were using, if known.
The assistive technology you were using, if applicable.
Any preferred alternative way for us to provide the information or assistance you need.

You do not need to provide technical information if you do not have it.

Our goal is to understand the problem and work with you to find a practical solution.

15. Alternative Ways to Access Information

If particular website content or functionality is difficult for you to access, please contact us.

Where reasonably possible, we will consider providing information or assistance through an alternative format or communication method.

For example, depending on the circumstances, we may be able to provide assistance with product information, order details, or other customer-service enquiries.

16. Contact Us

If you have an accessibility question, encounter an accessibility barrier, or need assistance using our website, please contact Maintain The Style using the customer service contact information published on our website.

Maintain The Style
Ireland
Online Store for Hair Ties, Hair Clips & Combs

We welcome accessibility feedback and appreciate customers who help us identify opportunities to make our online shopping experience more inclusive.

17. Statement Updates

We may update this Accessibility Statement as our website, services, accessibility practices, and applicable requirements change.

The latest version will always include the relevant update date at the top of this page.

Maintain The Style is committed to continuous accessibility improvement and to providing a welcoming online shopping experience for all customers.