Accessibility Statement

The Indie Author Hive

Last Updated: 14 November 2026

1. Our Commitment to Accessibility

The Indie Author Hive is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible and welcoming online experience for all visitors, including people with disabilities.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to discover books, explore independent authors and participate in our promotional events without unnecessary barriers.

We aim to make our website as accessible and user-friendly as reasonably possible, regardless of a visitor's abilities, technology or circumstances.

2. Website Accessibility

The Indie Author Hive is hosted on Squarespace, which provides tools and features designed to support website accessibility.

We aim to follow recognised accessibility best practices, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), where reasonably practicable.

Our accessibility efforts include working towards:

  • Clear and understandable website content.

  • Consistent and straightforward navigation.

  • Readable text and appropriate colour contrast.

  • Compatibility with commonly used browsers and devices.

  • Alternative text for meaningful images, where appropriate.

  • Accessible links, forms and interactive elements.

  • Usability across desktop, tablet and mobile devices.

These are ongoing accessibility goals and do not constitute a certification of compliance with any particular accessibility standard.

3. Known Limitations

Although we aim to make our website accessible, some content or features may not be fully accessible to every visitor.

Potential limitations may include:

  • Book cover images or promotional graphics supplied by participating authors.

  • Third-party integrations, embedded content or external services.

  • Certain interactive website features.

  • Content hosted on external websites linked from The Indie Author Hive.

We aim to address accessibility issues where reasonably possible and welcome feedback from visitors who experience difficulties.

4. Third-Party Websites and Content

The Indie Author Hive provides links to external websites, including book retailers, author websites and other third-party platforms.

We do not control the accessibility or functionality of external websites and cannot guarantee that they meet particular accessibility standards.

Visitors are encouraged to contact the relevant website operators regarding accessibility issues on third-party platforms.

5. Reporting Accessibility Issues

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of our website, encounter an accessibility barrier or require information in an alternative format, please contact us.

Email: theindieauthorhive@gmail.com

When contacting us, please include the relevant webpage or feature and a description of the issue, where possible.

We will review accessibility concerns and aim to provide reasonable assistance or alternative access to information where practicable.

6. Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing consideration in the development and maintenance of The Indie Author Hive.

As our platform grows, we aim to review accessibility feedback, identify areas for improvement and make reasonable adjustments to support an inclusive browsing experience.

7. Contact Information

The Indie Author Hive is owned and operated by Tierney Storer.

For accessibility enquiries, feedback or assistance, please contact:

The Indie Author Hive

Owner: Tierney Storer

Email: theindieauthorhive@gmail.com

We appreciate feedback that helps us improve the accessibility and usability of our platform.