Accessibility statement

The website meets the requirements of the Barrier‑Free Strengthening Act (BFSG) for the most part. The following standards and guidelines were applied:

• Harmonised European Standard (EN) 301 549, version 3.2.1
• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), version 2.1, Levels A and AA

We continuously carry out measures to improve accessibility and the overall user experience of the website, such as:

• Raising awareness among staff and providing training on digital accessibility.
• Integrating accessibility requirements into internal processes (concept, design, development, etc.).
• Conducting both automated and manual tests internally.

General

• You can use the website with assistive technologies without loss of information.
• The site protects your privacy, including its accessibility features.
• You can prove your identity or authenticate on the site in an accessible way, with alternatives to biometric methods.
• (Third-party) security and payment functions are partly accessible.

Visual (Seeing)

The site works for users with limited or no vision; it does not rely on sight or colour perception. Alternative non‑visual representations are provided.

Fonts, contrast, spacing – Font type, size, and style are chosen for readability; text and visual elements have clear contrast, and sufficient spacing is used between letters, lines, and paragraphs.

Adjustable display – Users can modify the presentation via browser or operating‑system settings.

Colour‑independent cues – Status, warnings, and delivery hints are conveyed not only visually but also with text.

Non‑text content alternatives – Alt‑text is supplied for photos, icons, and graphics; videos include audio description of important visual information.

Zoom – Content can be enlarged through browser or OS settings.

Keyboard Operability – The entire site can be navigated and controlled with an external keyboard, covering all areas and functions in a logical order.

Interactive elements (links, buttons, etc.) receive a clear visual focus indicator when selected via keyboard.

Non‑Visual Output (Screen Reader / Braille)
All parts of the site can be accessed and output through the screen reader built into the user’s operating system, either audibly or via a connected Braille display.

Time Limits
Only a few sections impose time limits. When a limit applies, it is announced in advance, and users can extend, modify, or disable it.

Headings & Labels
Headings and labels are meaningful and logically structured.

Links
Links are clearly identifiable and descriptively labelled.

Auditory Output
Several locations provide auditory output (e.g., audio description in videos). Users can pause, stop, and adjust speed and volume.

Hearing

The site works for users with limited or no hearing; no hearing ability is required. Alternatives for auditory content are offered.

Alternatives for auditory content – Subtitles for videos, text transcripts for audio files, and visual cues accompanying auditory signals.

Mobility, Reach, Strength

The site remains usable for people with reduced mobility, reach, or strength; these abilities are not required to interact with the site.

Click Targets
Clickable areas (links, buttons, etc.) are large enough and spaced sufficiently to be easily reachable and operable.

Screen Orientation
The site adapts automatically to both landscape and portrait orientations.

No Complex or Simultaneous Movements
Interaction does not require complex, path‑based, or simultaneous movements.

Speech

This accessibility statement is prepared in accordance with:

• BFSG (Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz, eng. Accessibility Strengthening Act)
• EN 301 549 European standard for accessibility requirements
• WCAG 2.1 Level AA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
• German Basic Law (Grundgesetz) Article 3 regarding equal treatment

Schedule

This accessibility statement is reviewed and updated:

• Annually on December 11th each year
• Immediately following significant website changes or updates
• As needed when new accessibility barriers are identified or resolved

Next Scheduled Review

The next comprehensive review of this statement is scheduled for December 11, 2026.

Version History

• Version 1.0: December 11, 2024 – Initial publication, Download pdf (93kb) here
• Version 1.1: July 1st, 2025 – Added German version, formal complaint process, legal frameworks and alternative formats, Download pdf (247kb) here
• Version 1.2: Dec 11st, 2025 – Added  main landmark to all subpages, added title to empty <iframe> elements, removed elements without clear aria-roles, removed redundant links, removed redundant alt texts, cleaned heading order, improved nonscript elements

We are committed to making our website accessible to everyone. We recognize though that some of our content may not be fully accessible, and we are working on updating this content. If you encounter accessibility issues, please contact us and we will do our best to provide a solution.

Some content on our website is provided by third-party services (such as embedded videos, social media widgets, or external applications). While we strive to ensure all content meets accessibility standards, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of all third-party content. If you encounter accessibility issues with third-party content, please contact us and we will work to find alternative solutions or contact the content provider on your behalf.