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Summary

Elastic is dedicated to ensuring its product suite, including Kibana, is accessible to all users, particularly those with disabilities, by adhering to global accessibility standards such as the WCAG 2.2 and aligning with legal requirements in the United States and the European Union. The company is proactively auditing its products and publishing Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs) to align with U.S. and EU requirements while implementing measures like maintaining an accessible component library and providing staff training. Despite only partially conforming to WCAG 2.2 Level AA, Elastic is committed to surpassing regulatory minimums through inclusive design and user experiences, integrating accessibility testing into various stages of its development lifecycle, and actively addressing limitations in charts, maps, and tables. Between 2024 and 2025, Elastic resolved over 1,800 accessibility issues and continues to audit and remediate issues, inviting user feedback to further enhance its accessibility efforts.