I. Introduction and Scope
Geotechmin OOD declares its commitment to ensuring the accessibility of all its digital products and services, including the geotechmin.com website, in accordance with the requirements of Accessibility Requirements for Products and Services Act (ARPSA), regulations and international accessibility standards, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, level AA.
This statement covers all publicly accessible sections of the website and services offered through the website to ensure equal access to information and functionality for all users, including persons with disabilities.
II. Accessibility principles
Geotechmin OOD accepts and is guided by the following basic principles:
- Perceptibility: Providing content that can be perceived through various sensory channels (visual, auditory, etc.).
- Functionality: Providing access to all functions through multiple interaction methods, including keyboard navigation.
- Comprehensibility: Providing content and functions that are clear and easy to understand.
- Stability: Ensuring technological compatibility that allows the use of current and future assistive technologies
III. Degree of compliance
This website is partially compliant with WCAG 2.1, Level AA. For partial conformance, all identified non-conformances are detailed in Section IV.
IV. Identified non-conformities and measures taken
1. Table of non-conformities
| Element | Description of the problem | Reason for non-compliance | Corrective actions | Deadline for correction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlines/links/ buttons | Low contrast | Corporate company identity | Coordination for changing the shade of the main colour on the website | 31.12.2025 |
| Hyperlink type elements | Some inactive hyperlink elements have no descriptive text | Limited ability to add text/inaccessibility to the element | Testing alternative methods for adding aria-label attribute | 31.12.2025 |
Note: The table describes only those requirements of the standard that are not covered, partially covered, or not applicable. Fully covered requirements of the standard are not described, in accordance with the requirements for completing the declaration of conformity.
According to Article 15 of the ARPSA, certain content is exempt from the requirements due to excessive burden for its adaptation. This includes:
- Old archived materials that are not actively used for administrative or communication purposes.
- Content generated by third parties over which Geotechmin OOD has no direct control.
3. Compatibility with browsers and assistive technologies
The website is designed to be compatible with the following most commonly used assistive technologies:
- the latest versions of Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and Apple Safari browsers;
- in combination with the latest versions of NVDA 2025.1.2.
V. Preparation and Methodology of the Declaration
This declaration has been prepared based on:
- Self-assessment: Conducted by a team of internal experts using automated and manual accessibility audit tools.
- Regular reviews: Regularly updating accessibility assessments whenever there is a significant change to the website.
VI. Feedback and Alerts
Geotechmin OOD encourages its users to provide feedback on website accessibility issues.
- Email: site.help@itrservices.eu
- Phone: 070070700*
Where the applicant has indicated an e-mail address, the reply shall be sent, signed with a qualified electronic signature certificate, and in other cases on paper, to the address indicated in the alert. Where an incorrect or non-existent address is given, the information shall be deemed to have been received from the date of sending.
VII. Dispute Resolution Procedure
If the response to your alert is unsatisfactory, you may contact:
- Competent authority: State Agency for Metrological and Technical Supervision
- Email:damtn@damtn.government.bg
- Website: https://www.damtn.government.bg/
VIII. Date of publication and updates
Date of initial preparation of the declaration:
04.09.2025Date of annual update (revision) of the declaration:
01.08.2026Date of update of the declaration after evaluation and substantial redesign of the website or mobile app:
04.09.2025Geotechmin OOD strives to present its users with a website that fully meets the available accessibility standards. However, this is not always possible. If you are experiencing difficulties with the site, some content is not accessible or incomprehensible, please contact us.
User feedback, recommendations, and criticism are very important so that together we can build an even more useful and accessible website.
Geotechmin OOD is committed to ensuring a higher degree of accessibility by addressing any identified inconsistencies in the accessibility requirements of published information.
