The Leibniz Institute for Surface Modification Leipzig endeavors to make its websites accessible in accordance with the national legislation implementing Directive (EU) 2016/2102 of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Status of compatibility with the requirements

The website of the Leibniz Institute for Surface Modification Leipzig is currently not optimized in all areas in accordance with the provisions of the Barrier-free Information Technology Ordinance (BITV) due to the incompatibilities or exceptions listed below in accordance with the above-mentioned guidelines.

Not barrier-free contents

The following areas are not yet completely accessible:

•  Media and text alternatives for videos
•  Interactive map, podcasts, galleries and forms
•  PDF documents

The content listed is not accessible for the following reasons:

• Due to the large amount of older content and documents, there is sometimes a lack of capacity for a complete barrier-free revision.
• If the costs are too high, appropriate considerations must be made (see Article 5 “Disproportionate burden” of Directive (EU) 2016/2102).
• Various documents or applications have not yet been converted to an accessible format.

Measures to improve accessibility

We strive to achieve the highest possible degree of accessibility and are gradually working to improve it within the scope of our technical and organizational possibilities.
As a rule, all new content is provided as barrier-free as possible.

Creation of this declaration on accessibility

This declaration was created on 23.06.2025.

Feedback and contact

Are you aware of any deficiencies in the accessibility of the Leibniz Institute of Surface Modification Leipzig's website?

Please contact us by e-mail, post or telephone.

Leibniz-Institut für Oberflächenmodifizierung e.V.
Permoserstrasse 15
04318 Leipzig
info(at)iom-leipzig.de

Conciliation procedure

If you are not satisfied with the answers you receive from the above-mentioned contact option, you can submit an application to initiate conciliation proceedings in accordance with the Disability Equality Act (BGG). The conciliation body under Section 16 BGG has the task of settling disputes between people with disabilities and federal public bodies, in particular on the subject of accessibility, out of court. The conciliation procedure is free of charge. No legal assistance is required. Further information on the procedure and how to submit an application can be found on the website of the conciliation body under the Disability Equality Act (BGG).

Contact the conciliation body

Conciliation body under the Disability Equality Act at the Federal Government Commissioner for Matters relating to Persons with Disabilities

Mauerstraße 53
10117 Berlin
Fon: +49 (0)30 18 527-2805
Fax: +49 (0)30 18 527-2901
info(at)schlichtungsstelle-bgg.de
www.schlichtungsstelle-bgg.de