Accessibility Statement

§1 – Legal Basis and Commitment

MONO-KROM Gallery is committed to ensuring digital accessibility in accordance with the Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG), the European Accessibility Act (EAA), and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. This statement outlines our ongoing measures to ensure accessibility and address remaining challenges transparently.

§2 – Scope

This accessibility statement applies to the online presence of MONO-KROM Gallery at www.mono-krom.com, including its responsive and mobile views.

§3 – Applicable Standards

We strive to meet the following technical and legal standards:

  • WCAG 2.1 Level AA (W3C Recommendation).
  • EN 301 549 (European ICT accessibility standard).
  • Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (Germany), effective June 28, 2025.
  • Directive (EU) 2019/882 – European Accessibility Act.

§4 – Implemented Measures

We have implemented the following accessibility improvements:

  • Keyboard navigation across all key sections.
  • Visible focus indicators.
  • All product and navigation images contain alternative text.
  • Consistent semantic headings (H1–H5).
  • Skip-to-content link implemented.
  • Dynamic lang attributes based on page language.
  • Newsletter and form field labels added with proper semantics.
  • ARIA labels and roles continuously added for modals and navigation.

§5 – Current Limitations

The following items are known and either already resolved or actively being addressed:

  • Header and footer are now semantically marked with role="banner" and role="contentinfo".
  • Newsletter form fields now include explicit labels or aria-label attributes.
  • Third-party modal components (e.g. payment buttons) are being updated to include proper ARIA roles. Resolution is in progress with the vendor.

§6 – Design and Visual Contrast

MONO-KROM Gallery maintains color contrast ratios aligned with WCAG requirements. Internal implementation details regarding colors and design systems are not disclosed publicly but are actively maintained to meet legal standards.

§7 – External Tools and Integrations

We make use of third-party solutions such as Trusted Shops which confirm that their embedded components are compliant with European accessibility laws.

§8 – Feedback and Accessibility Support

We welcome user feedback to continuously improve the accessibility of our website. Should you encounter any barriers, please contact us:

Contact Information:
MONO-KROM Gallery
Christian Horn
Email: help@mono-krom.com

Accessible invoice PDFs are available upon request.

§9 – Validity of This Statement

This Accessibility Statement is valid as of 23 June 2025. It will be reviewed and updated regularly. The next update is planned for Q4/2025 or earlier in case of significant technical changes.