ADA lawsuits against Shopify stores have surged since 2023 — audit yours free
Is Your Shopify Store an ADA Compliance Risk?
Missing alt text, unlabeled form fields, and keyboard navigation gaps are the most-cited triggers in Shopify ADA compliance demand letters. Lumi scans your store in ~60 seconds and tells you exactly what to fix — and what to document — before it becomes a legal problem.
Unlike generic WCAG checkers that dump a raw list of errors, Lumi prioritizes issues by business risk so your team can start remediating in minutes, not weeks.
- Free audit — no credit card required
- See your WCAG gaps in ~60 seconds
- Prioritized fix list, not a vague score
No credit card. Results in ~60 seconds. See your risk before someone else does.
Audit preview
Actionable insights, not a wall of output
The first screen should tell you what to fix now, what can wait, and how to document the work without forcing your team to parse long paragraphs.
- WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA
- Standard targeted
- ~60 sec
- Time to first results
- Free audit
- No credit card required
- Source fixes
- Not overlay widgets
Actionable insights
Know exactly what to fix — and what it means for your risk
Most Shopify stores have dozens of accessibility issues. Lumi separates the ones that can attract legal attention from the ones that can wait, so your team acts on what matters most.
Know what to fix first
Stop guessing. The audit surfaces the highest-risk catalog and storefront issues your team needs to resolve before they become legal exposure.
Protect against lawsuits
ADA demand letters target stores with obvious, unfixed gaps. A documented remediation effort is your best defense.
Prove you took action
Courts and regulators look for good-faith effort. Timestamped audit logs and fix records show your store is actively improving.
Priority 1
Patch the most visible catalog issues first
Product media problems usually scale fastest, so they should be the first bucket you can scan and assign.
- Missing alt text on core product images
- Repeated placeholder descriptions across variants
- Image-heavy pages without enough context for screen readers
Priority 2
Resolve storefront interaction blockers next
After content issues are clear, move to the interactions that create friction for navigation, forms, and purchasing.
- Unclear or empty link text in menus and promos
- Labels missing from search, forms, or newsletter capture
- Keyboard flow gaps inside drawers, popovers, or filters
Priority 3
Turn fixes into an audit trail your team can use
Readability matters after the scan too. Teams need a clean trail of what changed, when it changed, and what still remains.
- Baseline capture before remediation starts
- Owners assigned by issue type and storefront area
- Repeatable progress checks for new products and releases
How Lumi works
From scan to remediation in three steps
No consultant needed. Run the audit yourself, fix the priority issues, and keep a documented record your legal team can use.
Step 01
Run the scan
Generate a quick Shopify accessibility audit so the current state is visible before anyone starts fixing issues.
Step 02
Work in decision buckets
Separate what to fix now, what to queue next, and what to document so the backlog stays readable.
Step 03
Remediate and re-check
Use Lumi to improve catalog content at scale, then re-run audits to keep the store moving forward.
Audit breakdown
Three types of issues, one clear priority order
Lumi groups every finding into catalog content, storefront UX, and compliance trail — so you always know which bucket to tackle first and what evidence to keep.
Catalog content
The audit organizes the content issues that usually create the fastest remediation wins for Shopify teams.
- Missing, generic, or duplicated alt text
- Product media that lacks enough descriptive context
- Catalog issues that compound as SKUs grow
Storefront UX signals
Interaction problems are grouped separately so the team can see what affects browsing and checkout behavior.
- Empty links and weak button labels
- Form fields and filters missing clear labeling
- Navigation patterns that need manual follow-up
Compliance trail
Progress becomes easier to share when the audit output is grouped into a documented remediation workflow.
- Prioritized issue buckets instead of one opaque score
- A baseline snapshot to support internal reporting
- A clean handoff from audit to remediation work
Remediation plan
Scan, fix, document — in that order
Lumi structures the work so your team isn't starting from scratch. Run the audit, tackle the highest-risk issues first, and build the paper trail that shows regulators you're serious.
Run the scan
Generate a quick Shopify accessibility audit so the current state is visible before anyone starts fixing issues.
Work in decision buckets
Separate what to fix now, what to queue next, and what to document so the backlog stays readable.
Remediate and re-check
Use Lumi to improve catalog content at scale, then re-run audits to keep the store moving forward.
Ready when you are
Start your audit in 60 seconds — no setup required
Enter your store URL and Lumi scans it immediately. You'll walk away with a prioritized list of issues and the evidence you need to start fixing them.
FAQ
Your ADA compliance questions, answered
Straight answers to the questions Shopify merchants ask most before they run their first audit.
Can my Shopify store be sued for ADA non-compliance?
Yes. Federal courts have ruled that the ADA applies to e-commerce websites under Title III, and demand letters targeting Shopify stores have surged since 2023. The most common triggers are missing image alt text, unlabeled form fields, and keyboard navigation failures — all things Lumi's audit surfaces immediately.
Will an accessibility overlay protect me from lawsuits?
No — and overlays often make things worse. Multiple class-action suits have specifically targeted stores using overlay widgets because they don't fix the underlying code and can interfere with assistive technology. Source-level fixes are what courts and the DOJ guidance expect.
How does Lumi's audit differ from a generic WCAG checker?
Generic checkers give you a raw list of violations with no prioritization. Lumi groups issues by business impact — catalog content, storefront UX, and compliance trail — so your team knows what to fix first instead of spending time on low-risk noise.
Does Lumi guarantee ADA compliance?
No tool can make that guarantee — comprehensive compliance requires both automated scanning and manual expert review. What Lumi does is give you a documented, timestamped audit trail that demonstrates active good-faith effort, which is critical in any legal defense.
How long does the audit take?
The initial scan is done in about 60 seconds. You'll see a prioritized breakdown of your store's accessibility gaps immediately — no waiting, no scheduling a call.
Don't wait for a demand letter
Find your ADA compliance gaps before a lawyer does
The audit is free and takes about 60 seconds. You'll see your highest-risk issues immediately — no signup wall, no waiting, no consultant required.
No credit card. Works on any Shopify store. Fixes start on day one.
Important legal notice
Lumi is a technology tool that supports your path toward WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA compliance. Lumi does not guarantee full ADA compliance, WCAG conformance, or immunity from lawsuits. No automated tool can guarantee 100% accessibility — comprehensive compliance requires both automated scanning and manual expert review. Lumi's audit logs and remediation features are designed to help document your active, ongoing effort toward accessibility and may support a legal defense, but do not constitute legal advice. Consult qualified legal counsel for guidance specific to your situation. Accessibility is an ongoing process, not a one-time fix.