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Closed Captioning Policy

by MachTech News

MachTechNews.com
Last Updated: February 2025

MachTechNews.com (“MachTech News,” “we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to providing accessible, inclusive, and equitable digital content for all users, including individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. This Closed Captioning Policy outlines our commitment, standards, and procedures related to captioning video content published on our platform.

Although MachTechNews.com is primarily a digital news and information platform focused on industrial technologies, automation, and engineering topics, we occasionally publish or embed multimedia content such as interviews, reports, event highlights, and video explainers. We strive to ensure that such content meets industry standards for accessibility and complies with applicable laws and guidelines.

1. Commitment to Accessibility

MachTechNews.com is dedicated to ensuring that all users have meaningful access to our multimedia content. Whenever video content is produced directly by us, we aim to:

  • Provide accurate closed captions for spoken words, interviews, narration, and essential audio elements.
  • Ensure captions are legible, synchronized, and meet professional captioning standards.
  • Regularly review our captioning practices to identify areas for improvement.

We are committed to ongoing efforts aligned with global accessibility standards, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and international best practices.

2. Scope of Captioning

Closed captioning applies to the following content categories:

  1. Original Video Content
    Videos produced solely by MachTechNews.com (e.g., reports, interviews, and event coverage) will include closed captions whenever technically and operationally feasible.
  2. Third-Party or Embedded Content
    Videos embedded from third-party platforms (such as YouTube, Vimeo, social media, or partner organizations) may rely on the captioning tools and services provided by the respective platform.
      – In such cases, MachTechNews.com cannot guarantee caption accuracy or availability but encourages content partners to maintain appropriate accessibility standards.
  3. Live Broadcasts or Event Streams
    If MachTechNews.com shares or hosts live-streamed content from trade shows, conferences, or industrial events, captioning availability may vary depending on the source.
      – When captions are not immediately available, we will strive to provide captions on recordings or replays when feasible.

3. Captioning Standards

Whenever closed captions are prepared or reviewed by MachTechNews.com, they are expected to:

  • Be accurate and reflect spoken words verbatim or to the nearest meaningful equivalent.
  • Convey essential audio cues such as music, sound effects, or speaker identification when relevant.
  • Be synchronized with the corresponding audio.
  • Use clear, readable text formatting.
  • Reflect industry-standard punctuation and grammar for clarity and comprehension.

4. User Feedback & Captioning Requests

We welcome users to contact us regarding:

  • Captioning errors or inaccuracies
  • Missing captions on eligible content
  • Requests for additional caption support
  • Accessibility concerns related to video playback

To request assistance or submit feedback, please contact us at:

info (at) machtechnews (dot) com

We are committed to reviewing accessibility requests promptly and improving our captioning practices whenever possible.

5. Limitations

While we aim to maximize captioning coverage across all video materials, certain limitations may apply:

  • Older archival video content may not include captions.
  • Some third-party embedded content may not support captioning.
  • Videos from partners or event organizers may be outside our editorial control.

In all such cases, we will work toward the best feasible accessibility solution.

6. Compliance & Standards

MachTechNews.com strives to align with applicable accessibility laws and guidelines, including, where relevant:

  • The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1 AA or higher)
  • EU Web Accessibility Directive (for users within the European Union)

While these regulations may not apply uniformly to all types of media organizations, MachTechNews.com voluntarily adheres to these standards where feasible as part of our accessibility commitment.

7. Policy Updates

MachTechNews.com may update this Closed Captioning Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in accessibility standards
  • Evolving legal requirements
  • Technological advancements
  • Improvements in our captioning practices

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding closed captioning or accessibility:

info (at) machtechnews (dot) com