Do you sell ebooks?

Get ready for the European Accessibility Act

The European Directive on accessibility requirements for products and services takes effect in :

435
days
18
hours
59
minutes

Starting June 28, 2025, you as a publisher will need to adhere to specific accessibility criteria to sell your new digital releases within the European Union.

We can help you do that.

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Why?

A legal framework to improve reading access for all

Reach 20% more readers

For every reader

20% of the global population faces reading challenges—empower them to read through touch and sound!
Provide versatile options to attract more readers—let them enjoy an audiobook effortlessly while driving, running, or cooking.
What?

What makes an ebook accessible?

Audio

A book you can read or listen to, either through text-to-speech technology or a professionally recorded audio version.

Text

An ebook file that enables you to adjust font size, increase character spacing, and modify typography and contrast.

Image

An ebook with essential visuals (illustrations, graphics) accompanied by descriptive text for better understanding.

Browsing

An ebook designed for easy navigation with a well-structured, interactive table of contents.

Discoverability

An ebook with detailed accessibility metadata, ensuring it can be easily found on various platforms.

Compatibility

An ebook with file protection (DRM) that does not limit accessible features or functionalities.

Who?

Which publishers are affected?

Any publisher selling ebooks within the European Union...
...with an annual turnover or balance sheet total exceeding €2,000,000.
For any title that does not require fundamental changes to meet accessibility standards.
Starting from June 28, 2025, for new releases, and from 2030 for back catalog titles.
How?

Every month, free resources to help you prepare

Get 12 easy-to-implement tips to help you start making your ebooks accessible today!
Get early access to our articles and reports on accessible ebooks, such as our annual barometer.
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