Accessibility statement
This accessibility statement applies to the www.amersports.com website. The statement represents the situation as of 20 May 2024. The website has been evaluated for accessibility by Amer Sports, using outside accessibility experts. This statement is reviewed annually.
Amer Sports aims to meet the highest standard of accessibility. We follow the Government of Canada’s Standard on Web Accessibility as well as the European Union guidelines for website accessibility.
The website implementation follows the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 level AA as well as the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA.
This statement highlights our efforts to improve accessibility. We know it is important to have an inclusive website that is accessible to everyone.
How accessible is the website
- The website complies with the majority of WCAG 2.0 and WCAG 2.1 level AA requirement. Please see below for features which are under development for compliance.
Implemented accessibility features
- Semantic data markup and perceivability
- Adaptable user interface
- Structured heading tags
- Separation of navigation elements and content
- ARIA markups identifying key elements and functionalities
- Text alternatives for non-text content
- Ability to stop time-based media
- Site usable without image content
- Link text which describe target content, whenever possible
- “Skip to main content” linkage
- Form field, control and validation features
- Distinguishable and understandable user interface per accessibility guidelines, unless mentioned otherwise
- Zoomable content and font sizes
- No exclusive use of color to convey information
- Operability including usability with keyboard
- Robustness and support for various user agents
Features where accessibility is under development
We are currently working on improvements to accessibility of the following features.
| Feature | WCAG requirement and identified issues |
|---|---|
| OneTrust cookie consent service | 1.1.1 A Minor problems with element images 1.3.1 Headings and element markup 2.4.2 Element headings 3.1.1 Content language display issue 4.1.2 Button element does not comply with ARIA |
| Element contrast | 1.4.3 Contrast between text and form elements and their background |
| Resize text | 1.4.4 Minor text resize issues with content filters |
| Reflow | 1.4.10 Selected elements lose optimal usability when zoomed to 400% |
We are committed to improving the accessibility of our website. The accessibility developments are ongoing. We will take accessibility requirements into account with all development that takes place on the website.
Concerning the issues of the OneTrust service we are evaluating their capability of meeting accessibility requirements and alternatively will evaluate other service provider alternatives. For the other accessibility issues listed above, we plan improvements to take place as a part of website visual development expected during 2024.
Accessibility and contact information
If you have questions or would like to give accessibility feedback, please use the contact information below. We need your feedback to achieve the highest level of accessibility.
Amer Sports Finland
accessibility@amersports.com
Siltasaarenkatu 8-10
FI-00510
Helsinki
Finland