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‎public/_redirects‎

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/download/plug-ins/ https://plugins.audacityteam.org/
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/help/documentation/ https://support.audacityteam.org/
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/about /FAQ#team--news
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/about/desktop-privacy-notice/ /desktop-privacy-notice/
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/about/desktop-privacy-policy/ /desktop-privacy-notice/
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/desktop-privacy-policy/ /desktop-privacy-notice/
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/about/desktop-privacy-notice/ /legal/privacy-notice 301
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/about/desktop-privacy-policy/ /legal/privacy-notice 301
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/desktop-privacy-policy/ /legal/privacy-notice 301
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/cookie-policy /legal/cookie-policy 301
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/about/license/ https://github.com/audacity/audacity/blob/master/LICENSE.txt
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/about/citations-screenshots-and-permissions/ https://github.com/audacity/audacity/blob/master/LICENSE.txt
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/about/credits/ https://github.com/audacity/audacity/graphs/contributors

‎src/components/footer/Footer.astro‎

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<li><a href="/FAQ" aria-label="Link to FAQ">FAQ</a></li>
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<li><a href="/blog" aria-label="Link to Blog">Blog</a></li>
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<li><a href="/legal" aria-label="Link to Legal">Legal</a></li>
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<li>
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<a href="/cloud-saving" aria-label="Link to Cloud Saving"
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>Cloud Saving</a>

‎src/pages/legal/accessibility.md‎

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layout: "../../layouts/PageLayout.astro"
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title: Audacity ® | Accessibility Statement
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---
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# Accessibility Statement – Audacity
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**Audacity** is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.
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## Compliance Status
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The Audacity desktop application is **partially compliant** with EN 301 549 as it applies to desktop software (clauses 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12). The application satisfies all applicable **WCAG 2.1 Level AA** criteria, with remaining gaps limited to a subset of **Level AAA** requirements.
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**Partial compliance** means that most accessibility requirements are met, but with some exceptions, and that the necessary measures are to be taken in order to reach full compliance.
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## Non-accessible Content
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The content listed below is non-accessible in Audacity 3.7 and will be addressed with the release of Audacity 4.0 in Q2 2026
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1. **Application functionality is only partially accessible via keyboard** – issue will be fixed in Audacity 4.0 by Q2 2026.
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2. **Application functionality is only partially accessible to screen readers** – issue will be fixed by Q4 2025.
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3. **Text sizes cannot currently be increased in-app** – issue will be fixed in Audacity 4.0 by Q2 2026.
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4. **Audacity does not expose all UI information to OS accessibility APIs** – issue will be fixed in Audacity 4.1 by Q4 2026.
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In addition, the following accessibility issues are true for Audacity 3.7. Many of these issues will be resolved with the release of Audacity 4.
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### Level A
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* 1.1.1 Non-text content - partially supports
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* 1.3.1 Info and relationships - partially supports
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* 1.4.1 Use of color - partially supports
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* 2.1.1 Keyboard - partially supports
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* 2.1.2 No keyboard trap - partially supports
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* 2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation - partially supports
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* 2.5.3 Label in name - partially supports
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* 3.3.1 Error Identification - partially supports
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* 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value - partially supports
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### Level AA
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* 1.4.4 Resize text - partially supports
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* 1.4.5 Images of text - partially supports
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* 1.4.10 Reflow - does not support
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* 1.4.11 Non-text contrast - partially supports
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* 1.4.13 Content on hover or focus - does not support
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* 2.4.7 Focus visible - partially supports
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* 3.1.2 Language of parts - does not support
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* 3.3.3 Error Suggestion - partially supports
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## Preparation of this Accessibility Statement
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This statement was prepared on **09 December 2025**. The method used to prepare the statement: **self-assessment** based on the WCAG 2.1 AA success criteria.
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Last reviewed on **20 November 2025** against **Audacity version 3.7.6**.
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## Feedback and Contact Information
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We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of **Audacity**.
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If you encounter any accessibility barriers, or if you are an educational institution requiring more clarification, please let us know.
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* Email: [email protected]
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* Postal address: **Spyrou Kyprianou, 84, 4004, Limassol, Cyprus**
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We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within **10 business days**.
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## Enforcement Procedure
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If you are not satisfied with our response to your feedback, you can contact the responsible national enforcement body:
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### Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare Cyprus
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* Website: [https://www.gov.cy/dmsw/en/](https://www.gov.cy/dmsw/en/)
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* Phone: +357 22406610
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* Email: [email protected]
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## Additional Information
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Accessibility issues: [Open](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20state%3Aopen%20label%3Aaccessibility) / [Resolved](https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20state%3Aclosed%20label%3Aaccessibility)
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Please note that not every accessibility issue constitutes a compliance issue. In Audacity, we aim to design interfaces that are not only functional but also intuitive, following established design best practices and addressing reported issues in line with their severity and impact.

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title: Audacity ® | Cookie Policy
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‎src/pages/legal/index.astro‎

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import BaseLayout from "../../layouts/BaseLayout.astro";
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const legalPages = await Astro.glob("./*.md");
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const pages = legalPages.map((page) => ({
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title: page.frontmatter.title?.replace("Audacity ® | ", "") || "Untitled",
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url: page.url,
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<BaseLayout title="Audacity ® | Legal">
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<section id="main" class="pt-8 pb-16">
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<div class="max-w-screen-lg mx-6 sm:mx-12 md:mx-16 lg:mx-32 xl:mx-auto">
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<h1>Legal Documents</h1>
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<p class="my-6 text-lg">
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This page contains legal documents, policies, and compliance information related to Audacity and its services.
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</p>
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{pages.map((page) => (
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title: Audacity ® | Desktop Privacy Policy
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‎src/pages/legal/vpat.md‎

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title: Audacity ® | VPAT – Accessibility Conformance Report
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# Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT)
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The VPAT is a standardized document that explains how Audacity conforms to accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1 and Section 508.
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## Current Report
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**Product:** Audacity 3.7.3 on Windows
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**Report Date:** May 2025
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**VPAT Version:** 2.5 (International Edition)
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[Download Full VPAT (PDF)](/VPAT.pdf)
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## Contact
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For questions about Audacity accessibility:
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- **Email:** [email protected]
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- **Address:** MuseCY SM Ltd., Spyrou Kyprianou, 84, 4004, Limassol, Cyprus
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See also: [Accessibility Statement](/legal/accessibility)

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