Accessibility Statement

Last updated: July 2026

VC Fertigteile GmbH is committed to making vcfertigteile.org accessible to as many people as possible, including users with disabilities. We want everyone who visits our Website to be able to find, read and navigate our informational content about prefabricated construction and modular planning with ease.

This Accessibility Statement describes our approach, the standards we aim to meet, known limitations and how you can contact us if you encounter barriers.

1. Our commitment

We aim to conform with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA where reasonably practicable. These internationally recognised guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with visual, auditory, motor and cognitive disabilities — as well as more usable for everyone.

Accessibility is an ongoing process, not a one-time checklist. We review new pages and features with accessibility in mind and address issues when they are identified through testing or user feedback.

2. Measures we take

To support accessibility, we implement measures including:

• Semantic HTML structure with headings, landmarks and descriptive link text.
• Skip links allowing keyboard users to jump directly to main content.
• Visible focus indicators on interactive elements for keyboard navigation.
• Alternative text for meaningful images and decorative images marked appropriately.
• Sufficient colour contrast between text and backgrounds in core templates.
• Responsive layouts that adapt to different screen sizes and zoom levels.
• Form labels, error messages and aria attributes on key interactive components.
• Respect for prefers-reduced-motion user settings in animations and reveal effects.
• Cookie consent and navigation components designed for keyboard and screen reader use.

3. Compatibility

The Website is designed to work with current versions of major browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge, on desktop and mobile devices. We recommend keeping your browser and assistive technology up to date for the best experience.

We test with keyboard-only navigation and common screen readers where possible. Third-party embedded content — such as map iframes — may depend on the accessibility features of the external provider.

4. Known limitations

Despite our efforts, some parts of the Website may not yet fully meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Known limitations include:

• Embedded maps — OpenStreetMap embeds in the footer may not be fully accessible to all assistive technologies. Address and contact details are also provided in plain text elsewhere on the site.
• Older PDF or document downloads — If we publish PDF resources in future, some may not be fully tagged for screen readers until remediated.
• Third-party content — External links lead to sites outside our control, which may have varying accessibility standards.
• Complex animations — Decorative motion effects are reduced when reduced-motion preferences are detected, but some hover interactions may still affect users sensitive to movement.
• Occasional content updates — New blog articles or campaign pages may briefly launch before full accessibility review; we work to correct issues promptly once identified.

We maintain a backlog of improvements and prioritise fixes that block access to essential information or core navigation.

5. Feedback and contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of vcfertigteile.org. If you encounter a barrier, need content in an alternative format, or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Email: info@vcfertigteile.org
Subject line: "Accessibility feedback"

Please include:

• The page URL where you experienced the issue.
• A description of the problem and what you were trying to do.
• The device, browser and assistive technology you were using, if known.

We aim to acknowledge accessibility feedback within five working days and to propose a resolution or timeline where a fix is required.

6. Enforcement and legal context

VC Fertigteile GmbH is established in Germany. We monitor accessibility requirements applicable to our digital services under European and German law, including the European Accessibility Act where relevant to our activities. This statement is published in good faith to communicate our practices transparently.

If you are not satisfied with our response to an accessibility concern, you may contact relevant oversight or consumer bodies in your country of residence. Users in Germany may also refer to local advice services for disabled persons and digital accessibility.

7. Preparation of this statement

This statement was prepared in July 2026. It was last reviewed against the Website's current templates, navigation, blog articles and legal pages. We plan to review and update this statement at least annually or when significant changes are made to the Website.

8. Related policies

For information about how we handle personal data when you contact us, see our Privacy Policy. For general terms of Website use, see our Terms & Conditions.