Note on the accessibility of this website

This website is intended exclusively for business customers (B2B) and not for consumers within the meaning of Section 13 of the German Civil Code (BGB). For this reason, we are subject to limited legal requirements regarding digital accessibility in accordance with the Accessibility Enhancement Act (BFSG). In the event of any inconsistency or discrepancy between the English and German versions of the Note on the accessibility of this website, the German version shall prevail.

What does the BFSG stipulate?

From June 28, 2025, the BFSG will require providers to ensure the accessibility of certain product- and service-related offerings, especially those aimed at consumers. These include, for example:

    • Websites and mobile apps aimed at consumers
    • E-commerce platforms
    • Electronic communication services
    • Self-service terminals (e.g., ATMs or ticket machines)

For exclusively B2B-oriented offerings—such as this website—the law does not provide for comprehensive accessibility requirements. This means that we are not required to implement all accessibility standards in accordance with EU standard EN 301 549.

What does this mean specifically?

This website is designed and its content tailored to the requirements of our commercial target group. Its design and implementation take economic proportionality into account, but do not fully comply with the requirements for accessible consumer offerings.

Our commitment

Despite the legal exemption, it is important to us to make our content as accessible as possible. If you encounter any barriers or need assistance, please contact us—we will be happy to help you individually.

Below, we have compiled information on the settings you can already configure in the three most common browsers.

 

Microsoft Edge

Open the accessibility settings:

  1. Open Edge
  2. Click on the three dots (•••) in the top right corner → “Settings”
  3. In the menu on the left: “System and performance” or directly “Accessibility” (depending on the version)

Relevant accessibility settings:

  • High contrast mode (system-wide, will be applied): Windows → Settings → Accessibility → Contrast theme
  • Live captions: Under Accessibility → Turn on live captions

Enlarging text (using the zoom function):

  • Ctrl + + or via the zoom setting in the menu
  • Immersive Reader:

→ For supported pages: Right-click → “Immersive Reading Experience”

→ Alternatively, click on the book icon in the address bar

 

Google Chrome

Opening accessibility settings:

  1. Open Chrome → Three dots (⋮) in the top right corner → “Settings”
  2. Click on “Accessibility” on the left or alternatively: ‘Settings’ → “Advanced settings” → “Accessibility”

Relevant accessibility settings:

  • Enable live captions: Accessibility → Live captions → Enable
  • Set permanent zoom: Appearance → Zoom page (e.g., to 125%)

Accessibility extensions:

  • Via the Chrome Web Store, e.g.: Screen Reader, Color Enhancer, High Contrast
  • Change font size: Appearance → Font size → e.g. “Very large”

 

Mozilla Firefox

Opening the accessibility settings:

  1. Open Firefox → Menu (≡) in the top right corner → “Settings”
  2. Menu item: “General” → “Language and appearance” section 

Relevant accessibility settings:

Adjust font and font size:

  • Under Language and appearance → Fonts and colors
  • Set default zoom: In the Zoom section → Set “Default Zoom”
  • Change colors: Language and Appearance → Colors → Set custom colors
  • Screen reader support: Firefox automatically detects active screen readers
  • For developers: about:config → accessibility.force_disabled = 0
  • Accessibility Inspector (for developers): Ctrl + Shift + I → “Accessibility” tab

 

Note: This information is provided in accordance with Section 12 (3) of the German Federal Accessibility Act (BFSG), which stipulates a corresponding labeling requirement if the offer is not subject to full accessibility requirements.

Feedback and contact:

You can report any shortcomings in compliance with accessibility requirements to us at info@ihk-exportakademie.de.

The following person is responsible for accessibility and for processing messages received through the feedback mechanism:

IHK-Exportakademie GmbH

Jägerstraße 30

70174 Stuttgart

Phone: +49 (0)711 2005-1364

E-Mail: info@ihk-exportakademie.de

 

Contact point for matters relating to people with disabilities

Office of the State Commissioner for People with Disabilities

Else-Josenhans-Straße 6

70173 Stuttgart

Phone: +49 (0)711 279-3360

E-Mail: Poststelle@bfbmb.bwl.de