Declaration on accessibility

Horst Bode Import-Export GmbH endeavours to make the website accessible in accordance with the Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG).

Status of compliance with the requirements

This website is partially compatible with the requirements of the Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG).

We are guided by the following standards during implementation: WCAG 2.1 Level AA, EN 301 549 V3.2.1.

Non-accessible content

Despite our efforts, the following content cannot be displayed completely barrier-free for the following reasons:

• Images without alternative texts: Images without alternative texts impair accessibility. We are working on a solution.
• Links without meaningful labelling: Links without meaningful labelling impair accessibility. We are working on a solution.
• Insufficient contrast: Insufficient contrast impairs accessibility. We are working on a solution.
• Insufficient text size adjustment: Insufficient text size adjustment impairs accessibility. We are working on a solution.
• Links are only recognisable by colour: Links are only recognisable by colour affects accessibility. We are working on a solution.
• PDF documents without accessibility: PDF documents without accessibility impair accessibility. We are working on a solution.
• Forms without sufficient labelling: Forms without sufficient labelling impair accessibility. We are working on a solution.
• Complex forms without error messages: Complex forms without error messages impairs accessibility. We are working on a solution.
• JavaScript-dependent functionality: JavaScript-dependent functionality impairs accessibility. We are working on a solution.
• Missing ARIA labels: Missing ARIA labels impair accessibility. We are working on a solution.
• Pop-up windows without sufficient control: Pop-up windows without sufficient control impair accessibility. We are working on a solution.

Third-party content

Our website contains the following third-party content or functions:

• Search function:
  Search function integrated via Luigisbox, which is based on Javascript and is partially accessible

Alternative access options

Contact by phone or email

Technical environment

Accessibility was tested in the following technical environment:

Browser

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Microsoft Edge

Operating systems

• Windows 10/11
• macOS

Contact and feedback

If you notice any deficiencies in the accessibility of this website, you can contact us:

Phone: +49 (0) 40 739 332 0
E-Mail: info@bode.bio

Conciliation procedure

If you are not satisfied with the answers you receive, you can apply for a conciliation procedure with the conciliation body in accordance with Section 38 BFSG. The arbitration board has the task of settling disputes between people with disabilities and companies in accordance with the BFSG.

Version and update

This statement was created on 18 June 2025 (version 1.0).