We, hearthis.at, as the operator of the platform https://hearthis.at, are committed to making our website accessible in accordance with the provisions of the German Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) and the European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882), as well as the applicable technical standard EN 301 549.

Scope of this Statement

This accessibility statement applies to the website https://hearthis.at.

Status of Accessibility Compliance

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

Non-accessible Content

• Certain user interfaces for uploading and editing audio content are currently not fully operable with screen readers.
• We currently do not offer content in plain language throughout the platform.

Disproportionate Burden

Some features — especially related to the creation and visual customization of audio content — cannot be provided in an accessible form at this time due to a disproportionate technical and economic burden. Nevertheless, we are continuously working to improve accessibility.

Evaluation Method

The accessibility of this website was assessed by means of a self-evaluation using the following tools and methods:

• WAVE® Accessibility Tool
• Google Lighthouse Audit
• Manual testing with screen readers NVDA and VoiceOver

Ongoing Measures

All new features and applications are developed with a strong focus on digital accessibility. We are gradually optimizing our platform to achieve full compliance with EN 301 549.

Feedback and Contact

If you notice any barriers or have questions or suggestions regarding accessibility, feel free to contact us:

hearthis.at
Benedikt Groß
Chemnitz, Germany
Email: [email protected]

Enforcement Procedure

If you believe that you are being disadvantaged due to insufficient accessibility of our website, you can contact the responsible arbitration board:

Arbitration Board under the German Equal Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities Act (BGG)
Mauerstraße 53
10117 Berlin
Phone: +49 30 18 527-2805
Fax: +49 30 18 527-2901
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.schlichtungsstelle-bgg.de

Creation and Review of this Statement

This accessibility statement was created on May 1st, 2025 and last reviewed on May 19th, 2025. It is reviewed annually or whenever significant changes are made.