What does ‘The content does not fall within the scope of the applicable legal provisions’ mean?

In this article, you will learn what the reason “The content does not fall within the scope of the applicable legislation” means in an accessibility statement.

Content outside the scope of legal regulations

This category refers to content that, according to the relevant accessibility legislation, is exempt from mandatory accessibility requirements. Common examples include: 

• Archived content no longer used for active administrative processes, published before a specified date 

• Office software formats published or recorded before 23 September 2018 
• Live, time-based media not intended to be recorded for later use

Important

Note: Whether specific content qualifies for this exemption depends on the applicable national legislation and individual circumstances. This information is provided for general orientation only and does not constitute legal advice.