Law & procurement

Beyond the German Accessibility Strengthening Act, further rules apply to digital services: the accessibility regulation for public bodies, state equality legislation, the General Equal Treatment Act and contractual requirements in tenders and framework agreements. This category sets out which rules apply to whom, how requirements can be formulated in a legally sound way and what matters for acceptance and evidence. We cover complaint and enforcement routes, the possible consequences of non-compliance and the difference between technical conformance and actual usability. The articles do not replace individual legal advice — they provide the basis for precise conversations with lawyers and clients. We additionally look at which wording has proven useful in specifications so that accessibility becomes contractually verifiable rather than a declaration of intent.