valdenatelier.com is operated by Tech Hikers F.Z.E, a company registered and established in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, trading under the name Valden Atelier. Tech Hikers F.Z.E has no place of business in the United Kingdom or the European Union. Because we sell to consumers in the United Kingdom and across Europe, we publish our full company name, registered address and contact details here, so you can identify us and contact us quickly and directly.
Website Operator & Legal Entity
Tech Hikers F.Z.E
Trading as Valden Atelier · Registered in Ajman, United Arab Emirates
BLV - 1F - SF15417
Ajman
United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 56 365 0038 (International (UAE) number) · Customer service hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00 UK time (GMT/BST), closed weekends and UK public holidays
Scope of this Legal Notice
Tech Hikers F.Z.E is founded and registered in the United Arab Emirates (Ajman). It is not a UK or EU company and has no establishment in the United Kingdom or the European Union. The business purpose is online retail: the sale of timeless fashion pieces via valdenatelier.com to consumers in the United Kingdom, our primary market, and across Europe.
For the quickest reply, please email us at hello@valdenatelier.com. We answer emails within 1 to 2 business days.
Website Hosting & E-Commerce Platform
valdenatelier.com is hosted and operated on the platform of Shopify Inc., 151 O'Connor St, Ottawa, ON K2P 2L8, Canada. Shopify provides the technical infrastructure, payment processing interfaces and e-commerce features used to run this shop. Shopify's role as a data processor is described in our privacy policy.
All content published on valdenatelier.com, including but not limited to text, product descriptions, photographs, graphics, logos, icons, design elements and software, is protected by copyright and is the exclusive property of Tech Hikers F.Z.E or its licensors.
Not Permitted Without Consent
Copying, reproducing or distributing content from valdenatelier.com for commercial purposes.
Scraping, mirroring, framing or deep-linking pages of valdenatelier.com without written consent.
Reproducing product photography or descriptions for use on third-party platforms or in advertising.
Creating derivative works based on Valden Atelier content without prior written permission.
Permitted Use
Viewing, printing or downloading content from valdenatelier.com solely for personal, non-commercial use.
Linking to valdenatelier.com from external websites or social media, provided no false affiliation is implied.
Mentioning Valden Atelier by name for editorial, journalistic or review purposes with proper attribution.
Sharing your Valden Atelier purchase on social media with credit to the brand.
Copyright Notice
© 2026 Tech Hikers F.Z.E (trading as Valden Atelier). All rights reserved. Unauthorised reproduction or distribution of material from this website, in whole or in part, without the express written consent of Tech Hikers F.Z.E is strictly prohibited and may give rise to civil liability under the law of the United Arab Emirates and under the copyright law of the country where the infringement takes place, including the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 in the United Kingdom.
The name Valden Atelier, the word mark, the logo and all associated brand elements are trademarks and trade dress of Tech Hikers F.Z.E. These marks may not be used in connection with any product, service or communication without the prior written permission of Tech Hikers F.Z.E.
Not Permitted Without Consent
Using the Valden Atelier name, logo or brand elements in advertising, on packaging or on products.
Registering domain names, social media handles or company names that contain the name Valden Atelier.
Reselling Valden Atelier products through unauthorised channels or marketplaces without a written agreement.
Using Valden Atelier trademarks in meta tags, keywords or search engine advertising without permission.
Permitted Use
Mentioning Valden Atelier by name in editorial, journalistic or consumer review contexts.
Linking to valdenatelier.com from personal websites, blogs or social media.
Using official press materials from our media kit, subject to the terms of that kit.
Sharing your Valden Atelier purchase on social media with credit to the brand.
Third-party trademarks, product names and logos referenced on valdenatelier.com, including those of payment providers, carriers and certification bodies, are the property of their respective owners. Their mention does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by Valden Atelier or Tech Hikers F.Z.E.
The content on valdenatelier.com is provided for general information and commercial purposes. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy and completeness, we make no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, regarding its accuracy, reliability or fitness for a particular purpose, except where the law says otherwise.
Website Availability
We do not guarantee that valdenatelier.com will be available at all times, uninterrupted or error-free. Access to the website may be suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice for maintenance, technical issues or other reasons. We are not liable for losses arising from the website being unavailable at any given time.
Product Information & Your Right to Cancel
Product images, descriptions and specifications on valdenatelier.com are for guidance only. Colours, textures and finishes may vary slightly between individual items and may not be shown fully accurately on every screen or device.
As a consumer in the United Kingdom, you have a statutory 14-day right to cancel under the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013, and we voluntarily accept returns of unused items up to 30 days after delivery. If goods are faulty, your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 are not affected. Customers elsewhere in Europe keep the cancellation rights of their country of residence. Full details are in our return & refund policy.
External Links
valdenatelier.com may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, security or privacy practices of third-party websites, and a link does not constitute an endorsement. We recommend reviewing the terms of use and privacy policy of any external website before sharing personal data with it.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Tech Hikers F.Z.E and its officers, directors, employees, agents and licensors are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of valdenatelier.com or its content.
This limitation applies in particular, but not exclusively, to
Errors, inaccuracies or omissions in content published on the website.
Damage to your device or property resulting from your access to or use of the website.
Unauthorised access to or alteration of your data or transmissions.
Interruption, suspension or discontinuation of the website or services.
Loss of profit, business interruption or other business losses.
Bugs, viruses or other harmful components transmitted by third parties via the website.
Your Statutory Rights Remain Unaffected
Nothing in this legal notice excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or for any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by law.
Consumers in the United Kingdom: you keep all the mandatory protections of UK consumer law, including the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, as well as your data protection rights under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Consumers in the EU: you keep the mandatory consumer protections of your country of residence and your rights under the EU GDPR. If any provision of this legal notice conflicts with such a mandatory right, your mandatory right prevails.
valdenatelier.com uses cookies and similar technologies to run the website, process orders, analyse traffic and enable personalised advertising. The cards below summarise the cookie categories we use.
Essential Cookies
Required for core website functions such as the shopping bag, checkout, session management and payment processing. Managed by Shopify Inc. These cannot be disabled without affecting how the website works.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use valdenatelier.com. Data is aggregated and anonymised where possible. The full list of analytics providers is available in our privacy policy.
Advertising Cookies
Used to show relevant advertising on third-party platforms and measure campaign performance. The full list of advertising partners is available in our privacy policy.
Your Choices
You can manage non-essential cookies at any time through our consent banner and your browser settings. You can also opt out of personalised advertising; details are in our privacy policy.
UK and European Data Protection Law
For customers in the United Kingdom, personal data, including data collected through cookies, is processed in line with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), which require your consent before non-essential cookies are placed on your device. You can complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ico.org.uk). For customers in the EU, the EU GDPR and local cookie rules apply, and you can contact your local supervisory authority. These rules apply even though Tech Hikers F.Z.E is registered in the United Arab Emirates. For full details, please see our privacy policy.
If you believe that content on valdenatelier.com infringes your copyright, trademark or other intellectual property rights, please let us know using the procedure below. We take every notice seriously and will review and respond within a reasonable time, including removing or disabling access to content where this is justified under applicable law.
Your Notice Should Include
A description of the copyrighted work, trademark or other intellectual property you believe has been infringed.
The URL or exact location on valdenatelier.com where the content in question appears.
Your full name, postal address, phone number and email address.
A statement explaining why you believe the use is not authorised by the rights holder, its agent or the law.
A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the rights holder or authorised to act on their behalf.
Your physical or electronic signature.
Send Your Notice To
hello@valdenatelier.com
Subject line: Intellectual Property Matter, valdenatelier.com
Please note that knowingly submitting a false or misleading intellectual property notice may result in civil liability. Where appropriate, we will make reasonable efforts to notify the party who posted the content in question and give them an opportunity to respond before the content is permanently removed.
This legal notice, and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with it or its subject matter, is governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates as applied in the Emirate of Ajman. This choice of law does not take away any protection you have as a consumer. If you live in the United Kingdom, you keep all the mandatory protections of UK consumer law, including the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013. If you live in the EU, you keep the mandatory consumer protections of your country of residence.
Jurisdiction
Subject to the consumer protections below, disputes arising out of or in connection with this legal notice or your use of valdenatelier.com are governed by the law of Tech Hikers F.Z.E's place of establishment.
Consumers in the UK and EU
If you live in the United Kingdom, you can bring proceedings in the courts of the part of the UK where you live (England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland). If you live in the EU, you can bring proceedings in the courts of your country of residence.
Company Domicile
Tech Hikers F.Z.E is registered and established in Ajman, United Arab Emirates. Correspondence relating to formal legal proceedings should be addressed to our registered office at BLV - 1F - SF15417, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
Nothing in this choice-of-law clause restricts your statutory rights as a consumer under UK law or the law of your EU country of residence. If any provision conflicts with a mandatory consumer protection rule, that rule prevails.
We Prefer a Direct Resolution
Before starting any formal dispute procedure, please contact us at hello@valdenatelier.com. Most concerns, including orders, returns and billing, are resolved within a few business days of getting in touch.
Independent Advice & Alternative Dispute Resolution
If we cannot resolve your concern together, customers in the United Kingdom can get free, independent advice from the Citizens Advice consumer service (citizensadvice.org.uk). Customers in the EU can contact their national consumer advice centre. Tech Hikers F.Z.E is not obliged to take part in an alternative dispute resolution scheme, but we will consider any such request in good faith.
Valden Atelier is committed to making valdenatelier.com as accessible as possible for everyone, whatever their technology or ability. We use the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA as our reference standard and work towards meeting it across the site.
Ongoing Improvement
Accessibility is an ongoing process. We regularly review page structure, colour contrast, keyboard navigation and image alt text on valdenatelier.com and make improvements as we identify them.
Feedback & Reporting Barriers
If you find something hard to use on valdenatelier.com or need content in another format, please email us at hello@valdenatelier.com (fastest reply) or call +971 56 365 0038 (International (UAE) number), Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00 UK time (GMT/BST). We will do our best to help and to fix reported barriers promptly.
We answer legal enquiries by email within 1 to 2 business days, Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00 UK time (GMT/BST).
hello@valdenatelier.comWe may update this legal notice from time to time. The version published on this page is the current, effective version. Valden Atelier is a trading name of Tech Hikers F.Z.E, with its registered office in Ajman, United Arab Emirates. Consumers in the United Kingdom keep all mandatory rights under UK consumer law, and consumers in the EU keep the mandatory rights of their country of residence. Nothing in this legal notice limits any right that cannot be waived by law. Effective as of 15 October 2026.
OUR PROMISE
FREE SHIPPING
All orders are carefully packaged and shipped free of charge, with no minimum order value. Processing takes 1–3 business days, and delivery to Swiss addresses usually takes 7–12 days.
30-DAY EASY RETURNS
Return any item within 30 days of delivery, in addition to our voluntarily extended 14-day right of withdrawal
PERSONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE
Our team is here for you Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (CET).
