Terms of use
The terms that apply when you use this website. Project work is covered separately, by the written proposal and terms of business we agree with each client.
01About these terms
In shortThese terms cover your use of this website. By using it, you accept them.
This website is operated by Valden Studio Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales under company number 10234567, with its registered office at Unit 4, Hope Mill, 113 Pollard Street, Ancoats, Manchester M4 7JA. By using the website you accept these terms. If you do not agree with them, please do not use the website.
02Using the website
In shortUse it lawfully, and do not try to break, copy or overload it.
You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You must not:
- Try to gain unauthorised access to the website, its server or any connected system.
- Introduce viruses, malware or any other harmful material.
- Use automated tools to copy or scrape content in bulk, or place an unreasonable load on the website.
- Use the website to send unsolicited marketing or to impersonate anyone.
03Intellectual property
In shortOur content, and our clients’ work shown here, belong to us or them. Look, but do not reuse.
The design, text, images, code and other content on this website belong to Valden or our licensors, and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights. Client work is shown with our clients’ permission and remains subject to their rights.
You may view the website and print or download extracts for your own reference, for example to share with colleagues while choosing a studio. You must not otherwise copy, reproduce, adapt or publish any part of it without our written permission. Valden® and our logo are trade marks of Valden Studio Ltd.
04Information on this website
In shortArticles and prices are general guidance. Your proposal confirms the real scope and price.
We work to keep the website accurate and up to date, but its content is general information. Articles reflect our experience and are not professional, legal or financial advice for your situation.
Prices shown on the website are starting points, exclude VAT and may change. The scope, price and timeline for any project are confirmed in a written proposal.
05Project work
In shortSending an enquiry does not create a contract. Projects run under their own signed agreement.
Sending an enquiry through this website, by email or by phone does not create a contract between us. All design, development and care work is provided under a separate written proposal and our terms of business, which both parties sign before work begins. If anything in those documents differs from these terms, those documents apply to the project.
06Links to other websites
In shortWe are not responsible for websites we link to.
The website links to other websites, including those of our clients and the platforms we build on. We have no control over those websites and are not responsible for their content, availability or privacy practices. A link does not mean we endorse everything on the site it points to.
07Our liability
In shortWe are not liable for losses from using this website, except where the law says we cannot exclude it.
Nothing in these terms limits or excludes our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or for anything else that cannot be limited or excluded by law.
Subject to that, we are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or any content on it. If you use the website as a business, we are not liable for loss of profit, revenue, business, goodwill or data, or for any indirect or consequential loss. If you are a consumer, these terms do not affect your statutory rights.
08Availability and security
In shortWe aim to keep the site running and safe, but cannot guarantee it always will be.
We aim to keep the website available and free from viruses, but we do not guarantee that it will always be available, uninterrupted or error-free. We may suspend, change or withdraw any part of it without notice. You are responsible for protecting your own devices with up-to-date security software.
09Your privacy
In shortHow we handle personal information is set out in our privacy policy.
Any personal information you give us through this website is handled as described in our privacy policy.
10Changes to these terms
In shortWe may update these terms. The date at the top shows the latest version.
We may revise these terms from time to time. The version in force is the one published here when you use the website, and the date at the top shows when it was last changed.
11Law and jurisdiction
In shortEnglish law applies, and disputes go to the courts of England and Wales.
These terms are governed by the law of England and Wales. Any dispute arising from them or from your use of the website is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, except that if you are a consumer living in Scotland or Northern Ireland you may also bring proceedings in your local courts.
Questions about these terms can be sent to hello@valden.studio.