ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Introduction

We are committed to making our website https://www.gewindewerkzeuge.com accessible in accordance with the Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) and the Ordinance on the Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSGV). Our aim is to enable easy and unrestricted use for all users – especially people with disabilities.

This statement describes the current state of accessibility of our website, the measures taken to remove barriers, and the options for contacting us and for filing complaints.

Scope of this Statement

This statement applies to the website www.gewindewerkzeuge.com.

Description of Services

• Sale of thread-cutting tools and accessories
• Provision of product information and technical data sheets

Level of Compliance with the Requirements

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

Implemented Measures to Remove Barriers

• Clearly legible font sizes and predominantly sufficient color contrasts
• Navigation possible via mouse and keyboard
• Additional text hints when mandatory fields are not filled in
• Adjustable display for smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers

Non-Accessible Content

• PDF documents not fully accessible
• Partially missing alternative text for images and graphics
• Limited keyboard operability for the cookie banner, navigation menus, and filter functions
• Incomplete ARIA labels for interactive elements (e.g., search suggestions, newsletter subscription, shopping cart)
• Individual buttons and text with insufficient color contrast

We are continuously working to identify and eliminate these barriers and to provide adapted or accessible alternatives as soon as possible.

Non-Accessible Content Due to Disproportionate Burden

• Product filter and search functions with dynamic suggestions (autocomplete)
• Cookie consent banner with individual selection options
• Interactive shopping cart display and multi-step checkout process
• User account registration with validation functions
• Full screen reader compatibility for all dynamic content (including ARIA labels and live regions)
• Accessible reworking of all PDF product data sheets
• Full adjustment of the website’s color scheme to meet all WCAG 2.1 AA contrast values
• Full keyboard operability of the cookie banner and certain filter areas

Reporting Barriers, Feedback, and Contact

GSR Gustav Stursberg GmbH
Schmiedestraße 4, 42899 Remscheid, Germany
E-mail: shop@gsr-germany.de
Online contact form: https://www.gewindewerkzeuge.com/kontakt.aspx

Competent Market Surveillance Authority

Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Affairs of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
Fürstenwall 25, 40219 Düsseldorf
Phone: +49 211 855-5
E-mail: poststelle@mags.nrw.de
Website: https://www.mags.nrw

Creation Process of this Statement

This statement was created through internal testing.
Methods for testing accessibility: Manual visual inspection, keyboard navigation, screen reader tests (NVDA), and automated testing tools (e.g., Accessibility Checker, Colour Contrast Analyzer). Various page types were tested (homepage, product detail page, form page).

Updating this Statement

This statement is reviewed regularly and updated when the website changes.
Last updated: 14/08/2025