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Terms of service
Last Updated: October 2, 2026
OVERVIEW
This website is operated by Heritage Forge Blades. Throughout the site, the terms “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Heritage Forge Blades.
Heritage Forge Blades offers this website, including all information, tools, products, and services available through this site, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies, and notices stated here.
By visiting our website and/or purchasing something from us, you engage in our “Service” and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”), including additional terms, conditions, and policies referenced herein or available by hyperlink.
These Terms apply to all users of the site, including browsers, customers, merchants, vendors, and contributors of content.
Please read these Terms carefully before accessing or using our website. By accessing any part of the website or purchasing from us, you agree to these Terms.
If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not access the website or use our Services.
We reserve the right to update, modify, or replace any portion of these Terms by posting changes to this website. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Our store is hosted on Shopify Inc., which provides the e-commerce platform that enables us to sell our products and services.
SECTION 1 – ONLINE STORE TERMS
By agreeing to these Terms, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction and legally permitted to purchase the products you order.
Certain knives, swords, blades, or related products may be subject to age restrictions or other legal restrictions in particular jurisdictions.
You are responsible for determining whether you may legally purchase, import, possess, transport, carry, or use a product before placing an order.
You may not use our products or Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
You may not use this website in violation of any applicable local, state, provincial, federal, national, or international law.
You must not transmit viruses, worms, malware, or other destructive code.
A violation of these Terms may result in termination of your access to our Services.
SECTION 2 – KNIVES, SWORDS & REGULATED PRODUCTS
Heritage Forge Blades sells products that may include knives, swords, axes, fixed blades, hunting knives, collectible blades, and other edged tools.
Laws governing these products vary significantly between jurisdictions.
By purchasing from Heritage Forge Blades, you represent that:
- You meet any applicable minimum-age requirements.
- You are legally permitted to purchase the product.
- You are legally permitted to receive the product at the shipping destination.
- You will use the product only for lawful purposes.
- You will comply with applicable laws regarding ownership, possession, transportation, carrying, storage, and use.
Customers are responsible for researching their applicable laws before ordering.
We reserve the right to refuse, restrict, or cancel orders when we reasonably believe fulfillment would violate applicable law, carrier restrictions, or our policies.
SECTION 3 – GENERAL CONDITIONS
We reserve the right to refuse Service or an order where permitted by applicable law.
You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Service without our express written permission.
Your content, excluding payment information, may be transferred across various networks and adapted to technical requirements.
Payment information is handled through secure payment-processing systems.
The headings contained in these Terms are provided for convenience and do not limit the provisions themselves.
SECTION 4 – ACCURACY OF INFORMATION
We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information.
However, information provided through this website may occasionally contain inaccuracies, omissions, or outdated information.
Website content is provided for general informational purposes and should not be relied upon as legal advice regarding knife, sword, weapon, import, customs, or possession laws.
Customers should consult the appropriate government authority or qualified professional when determining the legality of a particular product in their jurisdiction.
We reserve the right to modify website content at any time.
SECTION 5 – PRODUCTS AND HANDMADE CHARACTERISTICS
Certain products may be available exclusively through our website and may have limited availability.
Our products may include handmade or hand-finished items.
Because of the nature of handcrafted products, reasonable variations may occur in:
- Damascus steel patterns
- Blade finish
- Handle grain
- Wood coloration
- Bone coloration
- Horn coloration and texture
- Leather
- Engraving
- Dimensions
- Weight
- Other handmade characteristics
Natural variations are part of the character of handcrafted products and do not necessarily constitute defects.
We make reasonable efforts to display product photographs and colors accurately. However, screen settings, lighting, natural materials, and handmade production can cause the delivered product to vary slightly from photographs.
Products are subject to our Returns, Refunds & Lifetime Warranty Policy.
SECTION 6 – PRICES AND SERVICE MODIFICATIONS
Product prices may change without prior notice.
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue products or Services at any time.
Prices displayed on the website may exclude certain taxes, customs duties, brokerage fees, or import charges unless expressly stated otherwise.
Promotional prices, discount codes, and special offers may be subject to separate conditions.
SECTION 7 – BILLING AND ORDER INFORMATION
We reserve the right to refuse or cancel orders where permitted by applicable law.
We may limit quantities purchased per customer, household, account, payment method, billing address, or shipping address.
We may also restrict orders that reasonably appear to involve unauthorized resale, fraud, payment abuse, or other prohibited activity.
If we change or cancel an order, we may attempt to notify you using the email address, telephone number, billing information, or other contact details supplied with the order.
You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchasing and account information.
SECTION 8 – INTERNATIONAL ORDERS, CUSTOMS & IMPORT LAWS
Heritage Forge Blades may ship internationally to selected destinations.
International customers are responsible for determining whether the products they order may legally be imported into their destination country or jurisdiction.
International shipments may be subject to:
- Customs inspections
- Import restrictions
- Duties
- Taxes
- Brokerage charges
- Carrier fees
- Documentation requirements
- Governmental approvals
- Customs delays
Unless expressly stated otherwise at checkout, customers are responsible for applicable import duties, taxes, customs charges, and similar fees.
We reserve the right to restrict shipping to particular countries, territories, states, provinces, cities, or postal codes.
SECTION 9 – SHIPPING
Processing and estimated shipping times are provided through our website and Shipping Policy.
Delivery estimates are estimates rather than guarantees unless expressly stated otherwise.
Carrier delays, customs processing, weather conditions, holidays, transportation disruptions, inspections, and other circumstances outside our reasonable control may affect delivery.
Customers are responsible for providing a complete and accurate shipping address.
Please review our Shipping Policy for additional information.
SECTION 10 – RETURNS, REFUNDS & WARRANTY
Returns, refunds, exchanges, manufacturing defects, and warranty claims are governed by our Returns, Refunds & Lifetime Warranty Policy.
Custom, engraved, personalized, special-order, clearance, and final-sale products may be subject to additional restrictions.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to override mandatory consumer rights that cannot legally be excluded.
SECTION 11 – OPTIONAL TOOLS
We may provide access to third-party tools or services that we do not control.
Such services may be provided “as is” and “as available.”
Your use of third-party tools is subject to the applicable provider's terms and policies.
We may introduce new tools, features, or Services in the future, which will also be subject to these Terms.
SECTION 12 – THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the accuracy, availability, practices, products, services, or content of third-party websites.
You should review a third party's policies and terms before conducting transactions with them.
Questions concerning third-party products or services should be directed to the applicable third party.
SECTION 13 – USER COMMENTS, REVIEWS & SUBMISSIONS
If you submit reviews, photographs, feedback, suggestions, ideas, or other content to us, you represent that you have the right to submit that material.
Your submissions must not:
- Violate another person's intellectual-property rights
- Violate privacy or publicity rights
- Contain unlawful or defamatory material
- Contain malware or malicious code
- Misrepresent your identity or experience
- Contain fraudulent or intentionally misleading information
We may moderate or remove content where permitted by applicable law and our policies.
You remain responsible for content you submit.
SECTION 14 – PERSONAL INFORMATION
Your submission and processing of personal information through our store are governed by our Privacy Policy.
Please review our Privacy Policy for information about how personal information is collected, used, disclosed, and protected.
SECTION 15 – ERRORS, INACCURACIES & OMISSIONS
Occasionally, information on our website may contain errors or omissions relating to:
- Product descriptions
- Specifications
- Dimensions
- Pricing
- Promotions
- Shipping costs
- Transit times
- Inventory
- Availability
We reserve the right to correct errors, update information, or cancel affected orders where permitted by applicable law.
SECTION 16 – PROHIBITED USES
You may not use our website or Services:
- For unlawful purposes
- To encourage unlawful activity
- To violate applicable laws or regulations
- To infringe intellectual-property rights
- To submit fraudulent or misleading information
- To distribute malicious software
- To collect personal information unlawfully
- To spam, phish, or conduct fraudulent activity
- To circumvent website security
- To interfere with website operation
We may restrict or terminate access for violations of these Terms.
SECTION 17 – PRODUCT SAFETY & RESPONSIBLE USE
Knives, swords, axes, and other edged products can cause serious injury if handled improperly.
Customers are responsible for the safe handling, maintenance, storage, transportation, and lawful use of products purchased from Heritage Forge Blades.
Products should be kept safely secured and away from children and unauthorized users.
Products should be used only for their intended and lawful purposes.
Nothing on this website should be interpreted as encouraging unlawful, reckless, or unsafe use of any product.
SECTION 18 – DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
Except for warranties expressly provided by Heritage Forge Blades or rights provided by applicable law, the website and Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
We do not guarantee that website access will always be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
Nothing in this section excludes warranties or consumer rights that cannot legally be excluded.
SECTION 19 – LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Heritage Forge Blades and its affiliates, officers, employees, contractors, service providers, and agents will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages arising from use of the website or Services.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.
SECTION 20 – INDEMNIFICATION
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Heritage Forge Blades and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, and service providers from third-party claims arising from your violation of these Terms, applicable law, or third-party rights.
SECTION 21 – SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent legally permissible.
The remaining provisions will remain in effect.
SECTION 22 – TERMINATION
These Terms remain effective unless terminated by you or us.
You may stop using our Services at any time.
We may restrict or terminate access to Services if we reasonably determine that these Terms have been violated, subject to applicable law.
Obligations and liabilities incurred before termination will survive where appropriate.
SECTION 23 – ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms, together with the policies and other terms incorporated by reference, constitute the agreement governing your use of our website and Services.
Failure to enforce a provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision.
SECTION 24 – GOVERNING LAW
These Terms and any separate agreements through which we provide Services will be governed by applicable law.
Any mandatory consumer-protection rights applicable to a customer remain unaffected.
Important: Your old policy simply says the governing law is the “laws of United States.” Pasted markdown For a proper governing-law clause, you should specify the actual legal entity operating HeritageForgeBlades.com and the relevant state/country rather than leaving this ambiguous.
SECTION 25 – CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
You may review the current version of these Terms on this page at any time.
We reserve the right to update or replace these Terms by publishing an updated version on our website.
Where required by applicable law, we will provide appropriate notice of material changes.
SECTION 26 – CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions about these Terms of Service, orders, products, or our policies can be sent to:
Heritage Forge Blades
Website: HeritageForgeBlades.com
Email: contact@heritageforgeblades.com
