The BFSG has been in force since June 28, 2025. For web designers: every new project for affected businesses must meet WCAG 2.1 AA. And for existing projects? The clock is ticking.
Web designers are not directly liable under the BFSG – the law targets website and digital service operators. But: delivering a non-compliant website as a contractor risks civil claims from the client if they receive a cease-and-desist letter. An accessibility audit is part of professional delivery.
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Automated BFSG check for client presentations – results in 2 minutes.
A cease-and-desist costs €3,000–10,000. BarriereCheck costs €29.
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Phase 1: Concept
Phase 2: Development
Phase 3: Content
Phase 4: Testing
Phase 5: Documentation
Web designers who proactively offer accessibility open up new client segments: public authorities and large corporations have had accessibility as a requirement for years. The BFSG now brings the same demand from medium-sized businesses.
Once the basics are integrated into your workflow, 80% happens automatically. The most important first step: onboard every new client with an automated accessibility check to document the current state.
Start BarriereCheck
Automated BFSG check for client presentations – results in 2 minutes.
A cease-and-desist costs €3,000–10,000. BarriereCheck costs €29.
GDPR compliant · No data sharing
“I thought accessibility didn't apply to me. BarriereCheck found 14 critical issues — and showed me exactly what to fix before the BFSG deadline.”
Tobias K. · Inhaber, Online-Shop
