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Introduction
This accessibility statement applies to the website
https://steinbockzentrum.micado.digital
of the company Tiroler Steinbockzentrum.
The operators of this website strive to make its content and functions accessible in accordance with the Federal Act on Accessibility Requirements for Products and Services (BaFG), Federal Law Gazette I No. 48/2023, as well as Directive (EU) 2019/882.

Scope of This Statement
This accessibility statement applies to this website, any affiliated sites, and any language versions, including all content and functions offered via mobile devices, to the extent that they fall within the scope of the BaFG (Section 2, Paragraph 2, Item 6 – “Services in electronic commerce”).

Status of Compliance with Requirements
This website is partially compliant with Conformity Level AA of the “Web Content Accessibility Guidelines – WCAG 2.1” and with the applicable European standard “EN 301 549 V 3.2.1 (2021-03).”

Non-Accessible Content
The following content and features are currently not accessible, or are only partially accessible, and are exempt from accessibility requirements (as explained below):

1. Statutory Exemptions for Content (Section 2(3) of the BaFG)
The following content is exempt:

  • “Some PDF documents available on this website that were published before June 28, 2025, do not comply with current accessibility standards.”
  • “Recorded video content produced before June 28, 2025, is available without captions or audio description.”
  • “Interactive maps for displaying locations are not fully accessible; essential information (address, directions) is also provided in text form.”
  • “Content integrated by external partners (e.g., social media plugins, embedded videos from third-party providers) falls outside our area of responsibility and therefore cannot be fully accessible.”

2. Fundamental Change (Section 17 of the BaFG) 2. Fundamental Change (Section 17 of the BaFG)

  • “Certain design elements of our website are an integral part of our corporate identity. Fully adapting the site to meet accessibility requirements would entail a fundamental change to this design.”
  • “The display of interactive graphics relies on proprietary tools that cannot be adapted technically without significant loss of functionality. An accessible alternative in the form of a text description is provided.”
  • Artistic and creative content: “Certain artistic graphics, illustrations, or layouts are part of the overall creative concept. Making changes to meet accessibility requirements would significantly alter the artistic character and the intended form of expression.”
  • Brand Identity: “Certain design elements, such as color gradients, contrasting elements, or animations, are central components of the visual brand identity. Making these elements accessible would fundamentally alter this perception of the brand.”
  • Interactive Special Features: “Complex interactive elements (e.g., 3D product visualizations or simulations) are a core component of the offering. Full accessibility for screen readers would significantly alter how these features function and limit the user experience.”
  • Dynamic content: “The real-time display of certain live data (e.g., interactive stock quotes or map movements) could not be implemented in a technically accessible manner without altering the application’s core functionality.”
  • Multimedia Presentations: “Some multimedia presentations deliberately rely on the synchronization of image and sound as a design element. Making them accessible (e.g., by separating these elements) would significantly alter the overall experience.”
  • Niche features: “Certain specialized features are designed exclusively for a specific user group, and making them accessible would limit their original functionality.”

3. Disproportionate Burden (Section 18 of the BaFG)

  • “Completely revising all historical PDF archives would entail a disproportionate financial and organizational burden. Key content will therefore be made accessible upon request as needed.”
  • “Due to the technical constraints of the external provider, it is not possible to make the booking software accessible. However, users can receive assistance through alternative contact methods (phone, email).”
  • Data Volumes: “Making our entire image and video collection fully accessible would require a disproportionate amount of personnel and financial resources. However, important information is also provided in text form.”
  • Third-Party Systems: “Our website integrates external tools (e.g., payment or chat modules) provided by third-party vendors. Since we have no control over their customization, these features cannot currently be offered in a fully accessible manner.”
  • Ephemeral Content: “Certain types of content published on short notice (e.g., event announcements or seasonal campaigns) cannot always be made available in an accessible format due to the tight timeframe.”
  • Technical limitations: “The interactive display of complex tables and statistics via third-party systems cannot be implemented in an accessible manner. The essential content is therefore also published in an accessible PDF file.”
  • Legacy Systems / Legacy Software: “Some of the website’s older features are based on system components that will be replaced by a new system in the foreseeable future. Adapting these outdated modules would be technically complex and economically disproportionate.”
  • Resource constraints: “Due to the size of our company and limited financial and human resources, we are currently unable to make every feature fully accessible. However, we are committed to making continuous improvements within the limits of our available resources.”

4. Microenterprises (Section 6 of the BaFG)
“As a microenterprise with fewer than 10 employees and annual revenue of less than €2 million, we are exempt under Section 6 of the BaFG from the obligation to fully implement accessibility requirements for our online services. Nevertheless, we strive to make our content as accessible as possible.”

Enforcement Procedures
If you do not receive satisfactory responses to your feedback or inquiry regarding the website’s accessibility within a reasonable period of time, you may contact the Complaints Office of the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG). The Complaints Office accepts complaints electronically via the contact form at the following link:
https://www.digitalbarrierefrei.at/de/beschwerdestelle/kontaktformular-beschwerdestelle

The FFG reviews the complaints and, if the concerns are justified, issues recommendations for removing the existing barriers.