Accessibility Statement

Center for Advanced Internet Studies

Website: https://www.cais-research.de/

Operator: Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS) gGmbH

Content and Purpose of This Statement

This accessibility statement informs you about the accessibility of our website and web application in accordance with the provisions of Section 12a of the German Disability Equality Act (Behindertengleichstellungsgesetz, BGG). Additionally, we provide various contact options through which you can report any existing barriers.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

The Center for Advanced Internet Studies is committed to making its website https://www.cais-research.de/ accessible. The legal basis for this is the Disability Equality Act (BGG), the Barrier-Free Information Technology Ordinance (BITV 2.0), and the harmonized European standard EN 301 549 in its current valid version.

Current Implementation Status

The accessibility of the website was evaluated using the FriendlyCaptcha Accessibility Check and achieved a score of 91% WCAG AAA conformity. This demonstrates our commitment to comprehensive accessibility, as we not only meet the legally required WCAG AA standards but also strive to achieve the highest level of accessibility.

Areas that are not yet fully accessible are listed in the following section. The Center for Advanced Internet Studies continuously works toward full accessibility of its website.

Areas with Limited Accessibility

Despite the good score of 91% WCAG AAA, amongst other things the following aspects still need improvement:

• Contrast of interactive elements: In some areas, the visual contrast between foreground and background is not yet optimal. This can affect the readability and perceivability of certain content.
• Visibility of links: Some links are not sufficiently recognizable as such or lack clearly perceivable link text. Improved labeling is planned.
• Scalability of content: The ability to flexibly zoom or scale content is currently technically limited in some cases. Enhancements to this functionality are planned.

Note: These points mainly concern the achievement of the highest WCAG AAA standards and do not impair the basic usability of the website.

Documentation of This Statement

This accessibility statement was created on July 11, 2025. The evaluation is based on a recent assessment using the FriendlyCaptcha Accessibility Check (91% WCAG AAA). The legally required annual update of this statement is conscientiously carried out.

Feedback and Contact Options

If you have identified accessibility issues or have questions regarding accessibility, please feel free to contact us. You can reach us via email at website-support@cais-research.de.

Mediation Procedure

The Commissioner of the Federal Government for the Interests of People with Disabilities operates a mediation office in accordance with Section 16 BGG. This mediation office acts as an intermediary to resolve conflicts between people with disabilities and federal public authorities.

You have the option to contact the mediation office if you are not satisfied with the responses received via the contact options listed above. The procedure does not aim to determine winners or losers but to develop an out-of-court solution together with the mediation office. The mediation process is free of charge and does not require legal representation.

Comprehensive information about the mediation procedure, including the process and how to apply, can be found on the mediation office’s website.

Contact Information for the Mediation Office

Mediation Office according to the Disability Equality Act
at the Commissioner of the Federal Government for the Interests of People with Disabilities
Mauerstraße 53
10117 Berlin
Phone: +49 30 18 527-2805
Fax: +49 30 18 527-2901
Email: info[at]schlichtungsstelle-bgg.de
Website: www.schlichtungsstelle-bgg.de