Accessibility Statement

Information in accordance with the Web Accessibility Act (WZG)

1. Accessibility Statement

We are actively committed to the accessibility of our website and strive to make digital content accessible to all people – regardless of individual abilities or assistive technologies used.

This accessibility statement applies to the website qualzuchtkommission.at.

2. Legal Basis

This accessibility statement is based on:

  • Web Accessibility Act (WZG), as amended
  • EU Directive 2016/2102 on the accessibility of websites and mobile applications
  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Conformance Level AA

3. Accessibility Status

This website is compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Conformance Level AA.

3.1. Non-accessible Content

The content listed below is not accessible for the following reasons:

3.1.1 Content outside the scope of the directive

External links and third-party content that are not within the control of the Austrian Animal Welfare Centre are exempt from Directive (EU) 2016/2102. These contents are not covered by this statement.

4. Creation of this Accessibility Statement

This statement was created on June 26, 2025, and last updated on the same date. The assessment is based on a self-evaluation.

5. Feedback and Contact

If you notice any shortcomings regarding the accessibility of this website or need content in an accessible format, please contact us at:

E-Mail: office@qualzuchtkommission.at

We strive to respond to your inquiry within 10 working days and will review potential improvements.

6. Enforcement Procedure

If we are unable to resolve your accessibility concerns satisfactorily, you can submit a complaint to the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG). The FFG accepts complaints electronically via the contact form.

Link to the FFG complaint form:
https://www.digitalbarrierefrei.at/de/beschwerdestelle/kontaktformular-beschwerdestelle

Further information on the complaint procedure with the FFG can be found here:
https://www.digitalbarrierefrei.at/de/beschwerde-einreichen/beschwerdestellen-in-oesterreich/bund

7. Technical Compatibility

Recommended browser configurations:

  • Mozilla Firefox (latest version)
  • Google Chrome (latest version)
  • Microsoft Edge (latest version)
  • Safari (latest version)

Enabling accessibility features in these browsers will enhance accessibility.

8. Last Update

Status of this statement: June 26, 2025

We regularly review and update our accessibility measures.