ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Accessibility is regulated by a combination of national and European regulations. The relevant laws and standards are listed and explained below:

• Purpose and scope: The BFSG is a law of the Federal Republic of Germany that primarily regulates the implementation of the European Accessibility Act (EAA) into national law. It will come into force on 28 June 2025 and obliges private providers of services and products, including websites, to ensure accessibility.
• Relevant paragraphs:
  • – § 1 BFSG – Purpose: The aim is to remove and prevent barriers for people with disabilities in order to promote their participation in social life.
  • – § 3 BFSG – Requirements for services: Websites and mobile applications must be accessible to ensure access for all.
  • – § 4 BFSG – Technical standards: Refers to compliance with the European standard EN 301 549, which in turn integrates WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
• Significance: From the effective date, all content and functions of our website must comply with the technical requirements in order to be legally compliant and not exclude users with disabilities.

• Purpose and scope: The EAA is an EU directive that harmonises minimum requirements for the accessibility of products and services throughout the EU. It applies to private companies and supplements existing regulations for the public sector.
• Relevant provisions:
  • – Article 2 – Scope: Covers digital services such as websites and mobile applications.
  • – Article 4 – Accessibility requirements: Specifies that these services must be accessible to people with disabilities.
  • – Article 7 – Technical specifications: Refers to compliance with EN 301 549 as a binding standard.

• Definition: EN 301 549 is a European technical standard that specifies the requirements for accessibility of information and communication technologies (ICT), including websites.
• Relevant sections:
  • – Chapter 9 – Web: Requires websites to comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
  • – Chapter 11 – Software: Applies to mobile applications and interactive elements.

• Definition: The WCAG 2.1 are internationally recognised guidelines from the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
• Basic principles:
  • – Perceivable: Content must be accessible to all senses.
  • – Operable: Navigation and interaction must be easy.
  • – Understandable: Content and operation must be clear.
  • – Robust: Content must be compatible with various technologies.

The BGG promotes equality for people with disabilities in Germany. Although primarily for public bodies, it influences our voluntary measures.

Regulates accessibility of public websites and served as a precursor to the EAA.

Promotes the 'design for all' approach and supports companies in systematically integrating accessibility.

• UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD), Article 9
• Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations 2018 (UK)
• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
• Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) – Australia

• Alternative text for images
• Keyboard navigation
• Customisable display
• Transcripts and subtitles
• Accessible forms
• Consistent structure
• Colour contrasts

We greatly value your feedback. If you encounter obstacles, please contact us:

Accessibility is a dynamic process. We conduct regular audits and our development team is trained in the latest practices.

This notice is regularly reviewed and updated.