Polish Academy of Sciences Accessibility Statement

The Polish Academy of Sciences is committed to ensuring the accessibility of its website in accordance with the provisions of the Act of April 4, 2019, on digital accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public entities. This accessibility statement applies to this website.

Website Publication Date: February 16, 2024
Date of Last Significant Update: February 14, 2025

Compliance Status

The website is partially compliant with the Act on digital accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public entities due to the non-compliances or exclusions listed below.

Non-accessible Content

The website uses external platforms such as YouTube, Vimeo, Twitter, Facebook, etc., and plugins from independent providers. Various types of multimedia players from external service providers, embedded content, and associated chat features are sometimes described in different languages (usually English). We have no control over their operation.

Preparation of the Accessibility Statement

  • Date of Declaration: May 17, 2022
  • Date of Last Review and Update: May 17, 2022
  • Basis: Self-assessment

Feedback and Contact Information

Everyone has the right to:

  • Submit comments regarding the digital accessibility of the website or its elements,
  • Request the provision of digital accessibility of the website or its elements,
  • Request the provision of inaccessible information in an alternative form.

The request must include:

  • Contact details of the requester,
  • Indication of the website or element of the website to which the request pertains,
  • Indication of the preferred form of providing the information if the request pertains to providing information in an alternative form.

The request should be processed promptly, no later than within 7 days. If ensuring accessibility or providing access in an alternative form is not possible within this period, it should be done no later than within 2 months from the date of the request.

Complaints and Appeals

In case of non-compliance with these deadlines or refusal to fulfill the request, a complaint can be submitted to the supervising authority by mail or electronically at the following address:

  • Supervising Authority: Chancellor of the Polish Academy of Sciences
  • Address: pl. Defilad 1, 00-901 Warsaw
  • Email: media@pan.pl
  • Phone: +48 22 182 61 82

A complaint can also be submitted to the Commissioner for Human Rights.