Introduction

W. Szafer Institute of Botany PAS, publisher of Acta Palaeobotanica, is committed to ensuring the accessibility of its website in accordance with the Act of 4 April 2019 on Digital Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Bodies (Journal of Laws 2019, item 848, as amended). This accessibility statement applies to the Acta Palaeobotanica journal website.

Compliance status

The website is partially compliant with the Act of 4 April 2019 on Digital Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Bodies due to the non-compliances or exclusions listed below.

Content that may not be fully accessible

• PDF documents (e.g., full-text articles available for download) may not be fully usable with screen readers, especially older articles originally created before accessibility standards were widely implemented.
• Some images, figures, and graphical elements may lack fully descriptive alternative text.
• Certain interactive elements or embedded features may not be fully operable using keyboard navigation alone.

These limitations are being addressed as part of ongoing improvements.

Content exempt from accessibility

There is some content from other entities that was not created or acquired by our entity or for it, or which our entity is not authorized to modify.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on: 19 Feb. 2026.
The Accessibility Statement was created based on a self-assessment carried out by the public sector body.
This statement was last reviewed on: 19 Feb. 2026.

Feedback and contact information

If you experience difficulties accessing content on this website, or if you need any information in an alternative format, please contact us:

Email: a.sojka@botany.pl

When reporting accessibility issues, please include:

• The URL of the page concerned,
• A description of the problem,
• Your preferred method of contact.

We will respond to your request as soon as possible, no later than 7 days from receipt. If it is not possible to ensure accessibility within this period, we will inform you when the issue will be resolved, no later than 2 months from the date of notification.

Additional information

We make every effort to ensure that the website is accessible from the moment you enter it. In some situations, activating additional features may further improve your browsing experience. The option to adjust contrast or emphasize links can be found in the lower-right corner of the screen.
We remain dedicated to continuously enhancing the accessibility of the Acta Palaeobotanica website to provide equal and convenient access for all users.

Enforcement procedure

If you are not satisfied with the way your accessibility request has been handled, you have the right to lodge a complaint under the provisions of the Act of 14 June 1960 – the Code of Administrative Procedure.
You may also notify the Commissioner for Human Rights (Rzecznik Praw Obywatelskich).