Accessibility statement

Compliance status

Based on our self-assessment, this website complies with the success criteria of the WCAG 2.2 at conformance level AA. It also meets many criteria of the highest level, AAA.

What we have implemented

• The entire website can be operated by keyboard. The focus is always clearly visible.
• A “Skip to content” link leads directly to the main content.
• Body text has a contrast ratio of at least 7:1, large text at least 4.5:1.
• Links and controls are at least 44 × 44 pixels in size.
• Content can be enlarged up to 400% without horizontal scrolling.
• Increased line, word and letter spacing does not cause any loss of content.
• Headings, lists and page regions are marked up correctly and can be used with screen readers.
• All meaningful images have text alternatives.
• The language of each page and of the language switch is marked up correctly.
• There are no time limits, no automatically playing media and no flashing content.
• The website respects system settings for reduced motion, increased contrast and contrast themes.
• The website does not set cookies and does not load content from third parties.

AAA criteria not fully met

• Unusual words (3.1.3): The website uses technical terms from surface finishing, such as pad printing, spindle painting or sampling. There is currently no glossary.
• Reading level (3.1.5): The texts are aimed at a technical audience. There is currently no version in plain language.

If you do not understand a term or a piece of content, we will be happy to explain it to you personally.

Documents that are not accessible

The PDF of our general terms and conditions (2018, in German) has not been prepared for screen readers. The legal notice and the privacy policy are currently only available in German. We will be happy to send you the content in an accessible format.

Preparation of this statement

This statement was prepared on 3 November 2026 and updated on 5 November 2026 for the English version. It is based on a self-assessment using automated and manual tests, covering keyboard operation, focus visibility, contrast, magnification up to 400%, text spacing, target sizes and semantic structure, among other things.

Report a barrier

Have you noticed any barriers on this website, or do you need content in a different format? Please email or call us. We will review your feedback and get back to you.

• Email info@fmo-surface.de
• Phone +49 5261 93477-0