Accessibility Statement

Scope

This statement applies to the website www.c-fd.eu, including all subpages.

 

Our goal is to design and continuously improve this website so that it can be used by everyone — regardless of physical, sensory, cognitive, or other impairments — without restrictions. We strive to make our website accessible in accordance with the Federal Act on Barrier-Free Access to Websites and Mobile Applications of the Federal Government (Web Accessibility Act – WZG), Federal Law Gazette I No. 59/2019 as amended.

 

Status of Compliance with Accessibility Requirements

This website is largely compliant with Level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 as well as with the applicable European Standard EN 301 549 V3.2.1 (2021-03), pursuant to Directive (EU) 2016/2102 of the European Parliament and of the Council. Any temporary inconsistencies with Level AA of WCAG 2.1 are listed below. We are continuously working to improve accessibility and remove known barriers.

 

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of this website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

  • HTML
  • WAI-ARIA
  • CSS
  • JavaScript

These technologies are required for compliance with the specified accessibility standard.

 

Non-Accessible Content

Despite our best efforts, some content or functions may not yet be fully accessible.

Examples include:

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Preparation of This Accessibility Statement

This statement was created and reviewed on October 13, 2025. It was prepared based on a self-assessment conducted by the Center for Future Design.

 

Feedback and Contact Information

Despite our efforts to make this website accessible to as many people as possible, it is possible that some pages or sections on this website have not yet been made fully accessible, for a variety of reasons. We are dedicated to keep improving the accessibility features and interface of our product. If you have encountered an accessibility-related malfunction or a bug on this website or if you would like to suggest an improvement or a new feature, you are most welcome to reach out to us via email at office@c-fd.eu. We will review your inquiry and respond as soon as possible.

 

Enforcement Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can file a complaint with the Complaints Office of the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG). The FFG accepts complaints electronically via the contact form on the Complaints Office’s website. The FFG will review whether the complaint concerns violations of the Web Accessibility Act, particularly deficiencies in compliance with accessibility requirements, by the federal government or institutions attributable to it. If the complaint is justified, the FFG will issue recommendations and propose measures to the federal government or the relevant legal entities to remedy the identified issues.

Further Information on the Complaints Procedure
(Additional details on the complaints procedure can be found on the FFG website.)