Accessibility Statement

We strive to make our online shop accessible to everyone. This accessibility statement applies to the website www.strumpfwelten.de.

Legal Basis

This accessibility statement is provided in accordance with the Barrierefreiheitsstaerkungsgesetz (BFSG), which transposes Directive (EU) 2019/882 (European Accessibility Act) into German law. The BFSG requires providers of products and services in electronic commerce to ensure accessibility.

Status of Accessibility

We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our online shop. We currently implement the following measures:

Already Implemented

• Accessibility Widget: Our integrated tool offers adjustments for font size, line spacing, word spacing, contrast, simple font, animation control, focus highlighting, reading guide and text-to-speech.
• Keyboard Navigation: All essential functions are operable via keyboard.
• Skip Links: Jump links allow direct navigation to the main content.
• Semantic HTML: We use correct HTML structures with heading hierarchies, landmarks and ARIA attributes.
• Alt Texts: Images have descriptive alternative texts.
• Focus Management: Visible focus indicators for all interactive elements.
• Responsive Design: The website adapts to different screen sizes and zoom levels.

In Progress

• Extending ARIA labels across all components
• Optimizing color contrasts in all design variants
• Improving screen reader compatibility in the checkout process

Guidelines and Standards

We follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at conformance level AA. These internationally recognized guidelines define how web content can be made more accessible to people with disabilities.

Accessibility Features

Our accessibility widget (accessible via the button on the left edge of the screen) offers the following options:

Feature	Description
Font Size	Stepless enlargement up to 200%
Line Spacing	Increased spacing between text lines
Word Spacing	Increased spacing between words
Black/White	High contrast for improved readability
Simple Font	Sans-serif, easily readable typeface
Stop Animations	All motion and transitions are disabled
Focus Highlight	Clear visual indicator of the active element
Reading Guide	A light bar follows the cursor for line-by-line reading
Read Aloud	Text is read via speech synthesis

Known Limitations

Despite our efforts, there may still be limitations in some areas:

• Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible.
• Third-party content (e.g. embedded videos, payment provider forms) is not entirely under our control.
• Some interactive elements in the seat plan editor may be limited for screen reader users.

Feedback and Contact

If you encounter barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Walter Biolik – Biolik Versand & Service
Email: office@strumpfwelten.de
Subject: Accessibility

We aim to respond to your inquiry within 2 weeks and provide a solution where possible.

Enforcement Procedure

If you do not receive a satisfactory response after contacting us, you may contact the responsible market surveillance authority. In Germany, this is the Bundesnetzagentur (Federal Network Agency) as the central market surveillance authority for the accessibility requirements of the BFSG.

Bundesnetzagentur
Tulpenfeld 4
53113 Bonn
www.bundesnetzagentur.de

This statement was created on March 19, 2026 and is updated regularly.