Accessibility Statement - nic.at GmbH

nic.at is committed to ensuring its websites are accessible in accordance with the Federal Web Accessibility Act (WZG), which governs barrier-free access to websites and mobile applications. This accessibility statement applies to the website www.nic.at.

Commitment to Supporting Accessibility
nic.at is continuously enhancing the digital accessibility of its online services. The objective is to ensure that content is accessible and usable by all individuals, regardless of their abilities. Content is being progressively reviewed, updated, and aligned with the applicable legal standards.

This website is largely compliant with Level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. Certain sections do not yet fully conform to the accessibility standards and are detailed below.

Non-Accessible Content
a. Incompatibility with Accessibility Requirements

• Alternative text for non-text content has not yet been implemented consistently across all instances.
• Pre-recorded video content containing audio has not yet been supplemented with synchronized captions and audio descriptions for visual elements.
• The structure of heading levels is not yet fully standardized throughout the website.
• Enhancements to color contrast in the footer area are currently in the process of being implemented.
• PDF documents provided for download are presently not fully accessible. Should you require assistance, please contact us at service@nic.at. We will make every effort to provide the content in an accessible format.

b. Content Outside the Scope of Application

• Documents and content published prior to 28 June 2025 do not fall within the mandatory scope of accessibility requirements. Nonetheless, nic.at is committed to progressively enhancing the accessibility of such materials.
• nic.at has no influence over third-party content that is neither developed, funded, nor controlled by the organization.

Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technologies
This website is designed to be compatible with the following browsers: Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.

Technologies
The accessibility of this website relies on the following technologies to function correctly: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Preparation of this Accessibility Statement
This statement was prepared on 28 June 2025 on the basis of a self-assessment conducted in accordance with the criteria set out in WCAG 2.1.

Feedback and Contact Information
nic.at is continuously working to enhance its content and services on www.nic.at. If you encounter any accessibility barriers that are not described in this statement, or if you experience limitations in using the website, please contact us at service@nic.at.

Enforcement Procedure
If you do not receive a satisfactory response via the contact option provided above, you may file a complaint with the Complaints Office of the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft, a limited liability company– FFG). Complaints can be submitted electronically via the contact form provided by the Complaints Office. The FFG will review whether the complaint concerns violations of the provisions of the Web Accessibility Act (WZG), in particular deficiencies in the compliance with accessibility requirements by the federal government or by an institution attributable to it. If the complaint is found to be justified, the FFG will issue recommendations for action to the federal authority or the relevant legal entity and propose measures aimed at remedying the identified deficiencies.
Additional Information Regarding the Complaints Procedure

Legal Basis
This statement is based on the Web Accessibility Act (WZG), BGBl. I Nr. 59/2019, in its current version.

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