Accessibility Statement

We (Gottlob STAHL Wäschereimaschinenbau GmbH), as the website operator, strive to design the website in accordance with the relevant accessibility regulations. The following legal provisions apply to us:

State Law on Equality for People with Disabilities (State Law on Equality for People with Disabilities—L-BGG) and the L-BGG Implementing Regulation

Website

This accessibility statement applies to the website https://stahl-waeschereimaschinen.de/.

Feedback and Contact Information

Have you noticed any issues with accessible content on our website, or do you have any comments or questions regarding accessibility? Please feel free to contact us at:

Gottlob STAHL Laundry Machinery Manufacturing, LLC
24 Ulmenstraße
71069 Sindelfingen

Phone: +49 (0) 7031 73840
Fax: +49 (0) 7031 738490
Email: welcome@stahl-g.com

https://stahl-waeschereimaschinen.de/kontakt/

Status of Compliance with Requirements

This website is not fully compliant with the accessibility regulations that apply to us. Specifically:

Non-compliance with accessibility regulations

The content listed below does not comply with the relevant legal requirements regarding accessibility:​

  • Alternative text for images and links is either missing in some cases or not descriptive enough.

  • Subtitles or transcripts for embedded videos (e.g., promotional videos) are missing.

  • The structure of headings and content does not always conform to semantic standards.

  • Certain animations (such as image changes on the home page) may be perceived as distracting.

  • Content in simple language is not currently available.

  • Form fields (e.g., in the Partner Area) do not have consistent labeling using label tags.

  • Error messages in forms are not consistently communicated in a way that is easy to understand.

  • The HTML structure has a few semantic issues here and there.

  • Use with screen readers is limited in some areas.

  • Graphics and visual elements (e.g., infographics) can be perceived as distracting.

  • Keyboard navigation may be limited in certain areas (e.g., navigating drop-down menus).

  • Color contrasts are sometimes insufficient, especially with hover effects.

  • Not all information is provided through more than one sensory channel (e.g., only visually, without an alternative description).

Disproportionate burden

The following content is not made accessible because doing so would impose a disproportionate burden on us:

Based on current information, there are no sections on this website for which an exception is claimed on the grounds of disproportionate burden under Article 5 of Directive (EU) 2016/2102.

Accessible Alternatives

For our non-accessible content, we provide the following accessible alternatives:​

  • Meta descriptions for links and images: Will be added gradually.​

  • Adjusting font sizes, contrast, and colors: This can be done by adjusting the browser settings accordingly.​

  • Contact Us: We are happy to provide you with personalized support.

Evaluation Method

The website's accessibility was assessed through a manual visual inspection and using automated tools (e.g., WAVE, Lighthouse), in combination with the Elementor Ally plugin to improve keyboard navigation.

We welcome feedback from users so that we can implement targeted improvements in the future.

Enforcement Proceedings

If you believe that you are being disadvantaged by the lack of accessibility on our website, you may contact the relevant enforcement agency. You can reach them at:

Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Social Affairs and Integration
6 Else-Josenhans Street
70173 Stuttgart

Phone: 0711 279-3360
Email: poststelle@bfbmb.bwl.de

Preparation of This Accessibility Statement

This statement was prepared on April 10, 2025.

The statement was last reviewed on July 2, 2026.