Accessibility Statement
We, Choppy Water GmbH, as the website operator, are committed to designing our website in compliance with the applicable accessibility regulations.
Scope
This accessibility statement applies to the website:
https://www.choppywater.de
This website operates as an online shop, which is classified as a service in electronic commerce. It offers the option to order and pay for products electronically.
Such online services are subject to specific legal accessibility requirements.
In general, a website like this must be designed to consider the needs of people with disabilities and to support the use of assistive technologies (such as screen readers).
Specifically, the online shop must comply with the following four core accessibility principles:
- Perceivability: The information and user interface components of the shop must be identifiable and accessible to all users.
- Operability: The shop’s functions must also be usable by people with motor or cognitive impairments.
- Understandability: The content and processes must be clearly structured, logically organized, and unambiguously labeled.
- Robustness: The content and functions must work reliably—even when accessed with different browsers or assistive technologies (e.g. screen readers).
If the online shop offers products that themselves have specific accessibility requirements (e.g. digital content or devices), the shop must provide information on the accessible use of such products where available.
Feedback and Contact Details
Have you encountered barriers while accessing content on our website, or do you have comments or questions about accessibility?
Please feel free to contact us:
Choppy Water GmbH
Brammersoll 2, 24235 Stein, Germany
Phone: +49 (0)4343-494640
Fax: +49 (0)4343-4946410
Email: k.bootz@choppywater.de
If you require information or content in an accessible format, we are happy to provide it upon request. Please contact us using the details provided above.
Telephone Support for People with Disabilities
We provide a dedicated telephone hotline for people with disabilities and users of assistive technologies. You can reach this service at: +49 (0)4343-494640.
Current Compliance Status
This website is not yet fully compliant with the accessibility requirements applicable to us.
Non-Compliance with Accessibility Regulations
The following content currently does not fully comply with the relevant legal accessibility requirements. We have developed a detailed action plan to improve accessibility.
Action Plan and Current Status
| Accessibility Aspect | Status | Planned Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard navigation | In progress | 10 July 2025 |
| Color contrasts | Largely implemented | 10 July 2025 |
| Screen reader compatibility | Largely implemented | 10 July 2025 |
| Alternative image descriptions (alt texts) and ARIA labels | Largely implemented | 10 July 2025 |
| Structured headings and navigation logic | Largely implemented | 10 July 2025 |
| Text scalability | Largely implemented | 10 July 2025 |
| Accessible PDF documents (if applicable) | In progress | 10 July 2025 |
| Accessible provision of videos | Cannot yet be implemented |
We regularly update this action plan and aim to largely complete all outstanding items by the specified date.
Additional Reasons for Delayed Implementation
Despite our ongoing efforts, there are technical and organizational barriers that have led to delays in fully implementing accessibility:
- Technical dependencies on plugin manufacturers: Some critical plugins are currently not available in accessible or accessibility-adaptable versions. The required updates have already been announced by the manufacturers but have not yet been released.
- Unforeseen system incompatibilities: During our preparations, technical conflicts arose between system components that can only be resolved by the respective system providers.
- External resource limitations: Our specialized service providers for accessibility adjustments are working diligently on the implementation. However, due to high nationwide demand around the legal deadline, there are currently waiting times.
- Immediate prioritization: The removal of existing barriers is our top priority. We are using all available resources to achieve the quickest possible implementation.
- Interim support: Until full accessibility is achieved, we are personally available to support affected users in accessing information or products in the least restrictive manner possible.
Disproportionate Burden
The following content is currently not provided in an accessible format because doing so would impose a disproportionate burden on us:
Fully adapting certain system components for accessibility is currently not technically feasible due to essential plugins in use (e.g. [optional: specify plugins]). Customization or redevelopment would require significant financial and human resources that are not currently available. The economic burden is currently disproportionate to the expected benefits for the affected user groups.
Nevertheless, we are actively working to remove these barriers as quickly as possible.
Exceptions from Accessibility Requirements
The following content is excluded from the accessibility requirements according to § 1 BFWebV SH:
- Video recordings provided by third-party manufacturers that are not yet available in accessible formats. These videos are not essential for understanding the website or the offered products.
Evaluation Method
The accessibility assessment was conducted through self-evaluation based on the criteria of BITV 2.0 and WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
A renewed review of the website will take place after 14 July 2025, following the release of new plugin versions. Subsequently, the website will undergo the BITV-Test to identify and address any remaining accessibility barriers.
Ongoing Measures to Improve Accessibility
We are continuously committed to improving the accessibility of our website. Close cooperation with our service providers and plugin manufacturers to optimize accessibility remains our top priority.
Even after the planned completion date of 10 July 2025, we will continue to regularly review and improve accessibility, as this is not only a legal requirement but also a matter of social responsibility for us.
Enforcement Procedure
If you believe that you are being disadvantaged by the insufficient accessibility of our website, you can contact the responsible enforcement body of the state of Schleswig-Holstein:
Complaints Office for Barriers to Information
Karolinenweg 1
24105 Kiel, Germany
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7121, 24171 Kiel
Phone: +49 431 9881620
Fax: +49 431 9886101620
Email: bbit@landtag.ltsh.de
Statement Date
This statement was created on 27 June 2025 and is regularly updated.