StudyMaster is committed to ensuring that our platform is accessible to all students, including those with disabilities. We believe every learner deserves equal access to educational tools, and we continually work to improve our platform's accessibility.
1. Our Commitment
StudyMaster strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines helps make the web more user-friendly for all people.
2. Audio & Audio Note Features
StudyMaster includes several audio-based features designed to support learners of all styles, including those with reading difficulties, visual impairments, or who simply learn better by listening:
- Lecture Recorder — Record spoken lectures or study sessions directly in the app. Our AI automatically transcribes the audio into structured, readable notes, removing filler words and organizing content into clear paragraphs or bullet points. This allows students who struggle with manual note-taking to capture information hands-free.
- Audio Notes via Manual Notes — Within the Manual Notes feature, students can record voice memos that are automatically transcribed and appended to their notes. This is especially helpful for students with motor disabilities or those who prefer speaking over typing.
- Scholar Voice Mode — The Scholar AI tutor supports voice input (speech-to-text) so students can ask questions verbally instead of typing. Scholar can also speak responses aloud using the browser's text-to-speech synthesis, enabling a fully audio-based tutoring session.
- Vocal Study Mode — Notes and study materials can be read aloud using our Vocal Study feature, allowing students to listen to their study content as audio.
- AI-Generated Audio Scripts — When generating study materials from notes, students can choose the "Audio Script" format, which produces content specifically written and formatted to be listened to rather than read.
All audio features are optional. Students who cannot use microphone-based features can use text-based alternatives for all core functions.
3. Visual Accessibility
- Dark and Light Mode — Users can switch between dark and light mode in Settings to reduce eye strain or improve contrast based on their visual needs.
- Adjustable text size — The Manual Notes editor supports custom font sizes ranging from 10px to 32px, allowing students to set a comfortable reading size.
- High contrast design — Our dark-mode interface uses high-contrast text colors to improve readability for users with low vision.
- Readable fonts — The interface uses clean, legible fonts (Inter for body text) with support for serif and monospace alternatives in note editors.
4. Keyboard & Motor Accessibility
- All primary navigation items and interactive elements are accessible via keyboard (Tab, Enter, Escape).
- Form inputs include proper labels and placeholder text to assist screen reader users.
- Buttons and interactive controls are sized appropriately (minimum 44×44px touch targets on mobile) to support users with motor disabilities.
- The voice recording feature provides an accessible alternative to typing for note creation and Scholar interactions.
5. Screen Reader Support
We aim to support users of screen readers by:
- Using semantic HTML elements (headings, lists, buttons, labels) to provide meaningful structure.
- Including descriptive labels on icon-only buttons and form controls.
- Ensuring dynamic content changes (such as new messages or status updates) are announced appropriately.
6. Known Limitations
While we strive for full accessibility, some areas of the platform are still being improved:
- Some complex interactive components (such as the rich text note editor and drag-and-drop planner) may have limited screen reader support.
- AI-generated content is presented as text and may require additional time for screen readers to process on longer outputs.
- Video mode in Scholar requires camera and microphone access, which may not be available on all assistive technology setups — text-based tutoring is always available as a full alternative.
7. Feedback & Contact
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of StudyMaster. If you experience accessibility barriers, please contact us through the Settings page using the "Contact Us" form. We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.
When contacting us, please describe the issue you encountered, the assistive technology or browser you are using, and the page or feature where you experienced the barrier.
8. Ongoing Improvements
Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly review our platform and prioritize fixes for reported accessibility issues. New features are designed with accessibility in mind from the start. We are committed to making StudyMaster a welcoming and usable tool for every learner.