Observed
A direct, dated finding with a reproducible method.

The proof layer
Each meaningful claim connects to its source, method, scope, confidence, decision, and owner—so the website can improve without mistaking activity for understanding.
The claim ladder
Clear labels keep direct observations, interpretations, and validated outcomes from collapsing into one misleading pile.
A direct, dated finding with a reproducible method.
A reasoned interpretation whose assumptions remain visible.
A result checked against a named standard, test, or outcome.
An action or acceptance recorded with rationale.
A responsible person, review point, and maintenance path.
Measurement with a job
A metric needs a definition, collection method, context, owner, and threshold for action.
What decision might change?
What evidence can reduce uncertainty?
What happens when the signal crosses a threshold?
Standards posture
WCAG 2.2 Level AA is the implementation target, supported by human review.
Read the W3C standard ↗Crawlable text, meaningful links, accurate metadata, relevant images, and visible structured information.
Read Google’s guidance ↗Markup is used only where it accurately mirrors visible page content.
Read the guidelines ↗Automated checks accelerate coverage. Manual review supplies context.
Read the accessibility commitment →