Sachspur (sachspur.de), owned and operated by Sachspur Media Ltd. (registered in Gibraltar, company number C 92009, Malta Business Registry; registered office: Office 9, Business Centre, Valletta, 0000), is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities. We actively work to conform with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA, and we treat accessibility as an ongoing editorial and technical responsibility. This statement outlines our standards, known limitations, and how you can contact us.
Who is responsible for accessibility at Sachspur?
The editor-in-chief, Benjamin Krämer, has overall editorial responsibility for accessibility standards on Sachspur. Day-to-day oversight of technical and design accessibility is handled by the editorial team and our technical partners, with final decisions resting with the chief editor. The dedicated contact for accessibility feedback is our editorial office, reachable via accessibility@sachspur.de.
What is our commitment to accessibility standards?
We aim to meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA criteria across all published content and website functionality. This commitment covers news articles, analysis, images with alt text, video captions, and interactive elements. We conduct periodic internal reviews and use automated testing tools to identify and fix compliance gaps. Our editorial policy requires all contributors to follow these standards.
How do we ensure keyboard navigation and focus?
Every navigation element, link, form field, and interactive component on Sachspur is designed to be operable by keyboard alone. Focus indicators are clearly visible, and the tab order follows a logical reading sequence. We test with common assistive technologies, including screen readers and switch devices, to confirm that no content is trapped or unreachable by keyboard.
What measures do we take for contrast and reduced motion?
Text and background colour combinations meet a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text, as specified by WCAG 2.2. We avoid relying solely on colour to convey information. For users who prefer reduced motion, we honour the prefers-reduced-motion operating system setting, disabling animations and transitions. Where animations are essential, they last no longer than five seconds.
What known limitations exist on our website?
Despite our efforts, some areas may not yet be fully accessible. Audio and video content published before 2025 may lack complete captions or transcripts. Third-party embedded content (such as social media widgets or maps) is outside our direct control, although we work to replace or supplement such elements with accessible alternatives. Older PDF documents may not be fully tagged for screen readers. We prioritise fixing these issues as resources allow.
How can you report accessibility issues?
If you experience any difficulty accessing content, please contact our editorial team via accessibility@sachspur.de. Include the page URL and a description of the issue. We will respond within five business days and aim to resolve or provide an alternative within ten business days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may escalate through our complaints procedure. You can also reach us through our general Contact page. We take every report seriously and treat it as an opportunity to improve.
Our commitments
- We will maintain an active accessibility contact and respond to all reports within five business days.
- We will conduct an automated accessibility audit at least once per quarter and publish a summary of findings annually.
- We will ensure all new editorial content published after 1 January 2025 meets WCAG 2.2 Level AA, including alt text, heading structure, and link text.
- We will provide alternatives for any inaccessible third-party content embedded on our site within a reasonable timeframe after a report is received.
- We will train all editors and reporters on basic accessibility practices as part of their onboarding, refreshed annually.