Introduction
We strive to make our website en.afew-store.com accessible in accordance with the Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG) and the Verordnung zum Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSGV). Our goal is to enable all users, especially people with disabilities, easy and unrestricted use. This declaration describes the accessibility status of our website, measures to remove barriers, and options for contact and complaints.
Scope of this Declaration
This accessibility declaration applies to the website en.afew-store.com.
Description of Services
We offer the following services on this website:
- Goods
Frequently asked questions and answers are also included on this website. This website also contains a job/career section.
Compliance Status with Requirements
Our website partially fulfills the requirements of the BFSG in conjunction with the BFSGV, the applicable technical standards of the European norm EN 301 549, and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines WCAG 2.1. The WCAG conformity corresponds to level AA.
Implemented Measures to Remove Barriers
The accessibility requirements on our website are met in particular by the following measures:
- Clearly recognizable font sizes and strong color contrasts
- Navigability by mouse and keyboard
- Alternative texts for images
- Easy-to-read and understandable language
- Additional text hints for not filling in mandatory input fields
- Adaptable display options for various devices (smartphones, tablets, desktop computers etc.)
Non-Accessible Content
Despite our efforts, the content listed below is not accessible.
- Videos: Some of our embedded videos currently do not have subtitles. We are working to provide all videos with subtitles in a timely manner.
- Images without alternative text: Some images on the website do not have alternative text. We are working to update them in a timely manner.
- Operation: The menu is not fully operable with the keyboard. We are striving to provide an adapted version or accessible alternatives in a timely manner.
We are continuously working to identify and eliminate existing barriers.
Report Barriers, Feedback, and Contact Details
If you encounter barriers on our website or need support using the website, please do not hesitate to contact us. We welcome your feedback and strive to remove reported barriers as quickly as possible within the limits of technical and economic possibilities. You can contact us in the following ways:
AFEW GmbH
Oststraße 36, 40211 Düsseldorf, Germany
service@afew-store.com
Should you not receive a satisfactory answer to your messages or inquiries regarding accessibility, you can contact the responsible market surveillance authority.
Responsible Market Surveillance Authority
MLBF (in establishment)
c/o Ministerium für Arbeit, Soziales, Gesundheit und Gleichstellung Sachsen-Anhalt
Postfach 39 11 55
39135 Magdeburg
Phone: 0391 567-4530
eMail: MLBF@ms.sachsen-anhalt.de
Creation Process of this Declaration
This declaration was created through internal tests.
Methods for Accessibility Testing:
Lighthouse, an open-source tool from Google for website quality analysis, uses the axe-core library for its accessibility testing. This library is based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
Update of this Declaration
This declaration has been prepared with the greatest care and will be regularly reviewed and updated to meet the latest requirements and standards.
Last updated: 26.06.2025