## MODIFIED Requirements

### Requirement: Core user flows comply with WCAG 2.2 AA baseline
The system SHALL meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility requirements for primary interactions and content presentation, and SHALL verify compliance through automated accessibility checks in CI.

#### Scenario: Keyboard-only interaction flow
- **WHEN** a keyboard-only user navigates the page
- **THEN** all primary interactive elements are reachable and operable
- **AND** visible focus indication is present at each step

#### Scenario: Contrast and non-text alternatives
- **WHEN** users consume text and non-text UI content
- **THEN** color contrast meets AA thresholds for relevant text and controls
- **AND** meaningful images and controls include accessible labels/alternatives

#### Scenario: Accessibility CI gate
- **WHEN** pull request validation runs
- **THEN** automated accessibility checks execute against key pages and flows
- **AND** violations above configured severity fail the gate
