Accessibility statement

1. General Information

Bernd Siegmund GmbH is committed to making its website www.siegmund.com accessible to all users. The legal basis for this is the German Accessibility Strengthening Act (Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz – BFSG) and Directive (EU) 2019/882 on the accessibility requirements for products and services.

2. Level of Accessibility Compliance

This website is partially accessible. It partially complies with the requirements of EN 301 549 in conjunction with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA.

3. Non-accessible Content

The following content and functions are currently not fully accessible:

1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)
Description: Content, relationships, and structure must be programmatically determinable or described in text (e.g., via semantically correct HTML).
Not implemented because: Some components use visual layout techniques (e.g., "div" instead of "ul" for lists), which are not properly interpreted by screen readers. A revision is planned.

1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)
Description: Text must have a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 against the background.
Not implemented because: Certain color combinations (e.g., in secondary buttons or informational text) do not yet meet the required contrast minimums. These areas are currently being revised in the design system.

1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA)
Description: Content must be readable and operable without horizontal scrolling at a width of 320px.
Not implemented because: Complex layouts (e.g., tables or embedded widgets) sometimes cause horizontal scrolling on smaller screens. A mobile-optimized version is in progress.

1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA)
Description: User interface components such as buttons, form fields, or icons must have a contrast ratio of at least 3:1 against the background.
Not implemented because: Some interactive elements (e.g., icons in the secondary navigation) currently have insufficient contrast. A design update is planned.

1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA)
Description: Users must be able to adjust text presentation (e.g., line height 1.5, paragraph spacing 10px, letter spacing) without loss of content or functionality.
Not implemented because: The base CSS uses fixed spacing, which leads to display issues with custom user settings. A switch to flexible units (e.g., rem, em) is planned.

2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)
Description: Users should be able to skip repeated content such as navigation menus (e.g., via a “Skip to Content” link).
Not implemented because: The current main navigation does not include a visible skip link. This will be added in a future update.

2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)
Description: The keyboard focus order must be logical and predictable.
Not implemented because: In some dynamic areas (e.g., modal windows), focus is not handled correctly. The JavaScript logic is currently being revised.

2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)
Description: The purpose of each link must be clear, even when taken out of context.
Not implemented because: Some links use vague text such as “Click here.” A content revision is planned.

2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA)
Description: Headings and form labels must clearly describe the purpose or content.
Not implemented because: Some form fields are insufficiently labeled (e.g., placeholder text instead of a ). Improvements are planned.

4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Description: User interface components must expose their name, role, and state to assistive technologies.
Not implemented because: Some custom-built components (e.g., tabs or sliders) currently lack ARIA roles or proper attributes. These will be added as part of the accessibility audit.

4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA)
Description: Status messages (e.g., “Form successfully submitted”) must be perceivable by screen readers.
Not implemented because: Dynamically generated messages currently lack appropriate aria-live attributes. This will be addressed in the next frontend update.

The reason for these deviations is a disproportionate burden in accordance with Section 13 of the BFSG. The affected content will be gradually adapted for accessibility as part of future technical updates.
Planned Measures to Improve Accessibility
We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website. Planned improvements include:

• Creating accessible versions of PDF documents.


• Adding subtitles to newly published videos.

4. Creation of This Statement

This statement was created on June 27, 2025.
The accessibility assessment was carried out using established evaluation tools, including Screaming Frog SEO Spider (Accessibility Report), Google Lighthouse, axe DevTools, and the WAVE Evaluation Tool (wave.webaim.org).

5. Feedback and Contact

If you encounter any barriers or find content that is not accessible, please contact us. We will make every effort to respond to your request within six weeks.
Accessibility Contact Point:
Email: info@siegmund.com
Phone: (+49) 08203 / 9607 - 0

Postal address:
Bernd Siegmund GmbH
Landsberger Straße 180
86507 Oberottmarshausen
Germany

6. Enforcement Procedure

If you do not receive a satisfactory response within six weeks of submitting your inquiry or complaint regarding digital accessibility, you may contact the Arbitration Service in accordance with the German Equal Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities Act (BGG).

Contact information of the BGG Arbitration Service:
Schlichtungsstelle BGG
at the Federal Government Commissioner for Matters relating to Persons with Disabilities
Mauerstraße 53
10117 Berlin
Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 30 18 527-2805
Email: info@schlichtungsstelle-bgg.de
Website: www.schlichtungsstelle-bgg.de


Note: This is a translation of the original German Accessibility Statement. Only the German version is legally binding.