Legal context: German BFSG / EU EAA in force since 2025-06-28

Document BFSG signals. Automated. In under 30 seconds.

Since 28 June 2025 the German Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG, transposing the EU EAA) requires many companies to make digital offerings accessible. SiteGuard produces an automated signal report for selected WCAG 2.1 AA signals — as a technical documentation basis.

BFSG quick-check

Enter your URL — we deliver a signal report with WCAG references and PDF download in 30 seconds.

You receive an automated WCAG signal report as PDF. No sign-up required for the quick-check.

Note: SiteGuard provides automated technical signal reports and does not replace legal advice or manual conformance review by qualified experts.

2025-06-28
BFSG / EAA effective date
WCAG 2.1 AA
signal and prioritization basis
30 seconds
time to first signal report

What BFSG actually requires

Scope

BFSG / EAA covers websites and apps of private B2C providers (shops, booking systems, banks, transport, publishers). Microenterprises (< 10 staff and < €2M revenue) and pure B2B offerings are exempt.

Documentation as a basis

Continuous, documented technical checks help you spot accessibility risk points early and create a traceable working basis for the accessibility statement required by BFSG §14.

Regular re-scans

Websites change continuously. SiteGuard audits weekly and shows changes against the previous run — as an audit trail for internal stakeholders.

What SiteGuard delivers — transparently

What we test automatically

  • HTML language (WCAG 3.1.1)
  • Page title (WCAG 2.4.2)
  • Image alt texts (WCAG 1.1.1)
  • Heading hierarchy (WCAG 1.3.1)
  • Form labels (WCAG 4.1.2)
  • Skip links (WCAG 2.4.1)
  • Mobile viewport
  • Empty links (WCAG 2.4.4)
  • Accessibility statement (BFSG §14)

Where automated tools have limits

  • Judging whether alt text is meaningful vs. alt="image123.jpg"
  • Verifying real-world screen reader usability
  • Testing keyboard navigation across complex components
  • Assessing color contrast on images and overlays
  • Evaluating logical reading order of complex layouts

Automated tools can algorithmically check a portion of WCAG criteria; full conformance additionally requires a manual expert review. Our report does not replace legal advice — it documents your audit routine.

Transparent pricing for continuous auditing

Documented BFSG checks, PDF reports, weekly re-scans. Cancel anytime.

Starter

For small sites and landing pages

79€ / month
  • 1 website
  • Weekly BFSG audit
  • PDF signal report on demand
  • 6 core modules
  • Email alerts
Choose Starter
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Professional

For companies with multiple sites

149€ / month
  • 5 websites
  • Daily re-scans available
  • All 14 modules incl. Cookie Audit
  • AI reports (German)
  • API access
  • Webhooks (Slack/Teams)
Choose Professional

Agency

For agencies with client portfolios

299€ / month
  • Up to 25 client sites
  • White-label reports
  • Cookie Deep Scan (browser-based, beta)
  • Bulk scans across all clients
  • Priority support
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FAQ

Does SiteGuard make me BFSG-compliant?+

No — automated tools can only check a portion of WCAG criteria algorithmically. SiteGuard documents your regular technical check routine and prioritizes findings. Full conformance still requires a manual expert review by qualified specialists.

Why is a PDF signal report useful?+

The report is dated technical documentation: URL, report ID, audit date, checked signals with WCAG reference, and results categorized as finding/warning/pass. It documents your regular technical check routine for internal stakeholders and external reviewers.

What is the current legal situation around BFSG?+

The German Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) entered into force on 28 June 2025, transposing the EU Accessibility Act (EAA). Market surveillance authorities of the German federal states can act on violations. Authoritative sources: Bundesfachstelle Barrierefreiheit (bundesfachstelle-barrierefreiheit.de) and the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (bmas.de).

What about WCAG criteria tools cannot automate?+

For full conformance you additionally need a manual expert review (assistive technologies, keyboard tests, real screen reader use). SiteGuard does not replace that — we deliver the continuous automated baseline and show you where manual review is a priority.

Which rules does BFSG actually cover?+

BFSG / EAA requires WCAG 2.1 AA for websites and apps of private B2C providers (shops, booking systems, banks, transport, publishers). Microenterprises (< 10 staff and < €2M revenue) and pure B2B offerings are exempt.

Can I cancel anytime?+

Yes. Monthly billing, no minimum term, cancel anytime at end of month via Settings.

Start with a quick-check

Just your URL. Result in 30 seconds, PDF at the click of a button.

SiteGuard documents automated audits of selected WCAG 2.1 AA and BFSG signals. Use of this service does not replace legal advice. Full conformance additionally requires manual expert review by qualified specialists.