Accessibility Statement

Duncker & Humblot is committed to designing its websites https://www.duncker-humblot.de and https://duncker-humblot.iunworld.com as well as all its electronic book publications »accessible« in terms of meeting the recommendations of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 and strive for the consistent implementation of the minimum standard »AA« (»double A«). Legal basis is the so called »Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz« (i.e. »Accessibility Strengthening Act«), which derives from the »European Accessibility Act« (EAA) and comes into effect in Germany on June 28, 2025.

Note on Electronic Publications

After June 28, 2025, all electronic editions of book publications published by Duncker & Humblot will be accessible in accordance with the requirements arising from the »Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz«. This includes, among others, technical requirements such as machine-readable text, alternative texts for images and graphics, embedded document metadata, and the PDF standard of »PDF/UA«.

However, note that currently our program comprises around 14,500 available ebooks. Unfortunately we are unable to retroactively meet the requirements of the »Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz« for all non-accessible publications which were published before June 28, 2025.

Got Any Questions or Feedback?

We are continuously working on improving our two websites as well as our electronic publications, particularly with regard to accessibility.

If you notice any deficiencies in the accessible design of https://www.duncker-humblot.de and https://duncker-humblot.iunworld.com or our electronic publications, please contact us. We appreciate your feedback and suggestions for improvement.

Please contact us via following two email addresses:
webmaster@duncker-humblot.de
ebooks@duncker-humblot.de

Or send us a letter:
Duncker & Humblot GmbH
Carl-Heinrich-Becker-Weg 9
12165 Berlin

Alternatively, you may also call us:
+49 30 790006-34

Mediation Procedure

If you believe that you are disadvantaged by the insufficient accessibility of our websites or our electronic book publications, you can also contact the Ombudsstelle of the State of Berlin (»LADG-Ombudsstelle«):

LADG-Ombudsstelle
Salzburger Strasse 21-25
10825 Berlin

Website: https://www.berlin.de/sen/lads/recht/ladg/ombudsstelle/

Appointment scheduling for consultation:
Dienstag: 9:00–13:00
Donnerstag: 12:00–16:00

Open phone consultation:
Mittwoch 13:00–17:00

Phone: +49 30 9013-3456
Fax: +49 30 9013-2000

Email: beschwerde@ladg-os.berlin.de