At Japanese-Swords.co.uk, we are committed to offering exceptional craftsmanship to responsible collectors, practitioners, and enthusiasts. The following information is provided to ensure the safe, lawful, and responsible ownership of every piece purchased from our collection.
Assumption of Risk
By placing an order on japanese-swords.co.uk, the customer expressly acknowledges and accepts that the purchase and use of the goods carries inherent risks. All responsibility for the safe handling, storage, and use of products purchased from Japanese-Swords.co.uk rests entirely with the customer from the moment of delivery.
Japanese-Swords.co.uk, its owners, directors, and partners disclaim all liability (to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law) for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the purchase, handling, use, misuse, or modification of any product sold on this Site.
Age Requirement & Legal Compliance
By completing a purchase on japanese-swords.co.uk, the customer confirms that they are at least 18 years of age, and warrants that the products purchased will be used in strict accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
It is the customer’s sole responsibility to:
- Verify that the purchase, importation, ownership, and use of the ordered items is lawful in their country, region, and municipality of residence
- Comply with all local, national, and international legislation governing the possession and handling of bladed weapons
- Ensure that the products are kept out of the reach of minors at all times
Japanese-Swords.co.uk declines all responsibility for any unlawful, inappropriate, involuntary, or unauthorised use or modification of its products. The customer assumes all associated risks in their entirety.
Intended Use
All products available on japanese-swords.co.uk are intended exclusively for collecting, display, and authorised ceremonial or recreational use by responsible adults. They are not designed, intended, or to be used against any person or animal, nor to damage public or private property.
The customer expressly undertakes to use the products purchased in a lawful and responsible manner at all times.
Important Notice Regarding Public Carrying
Customers are reminded that in France, the United Kingdom, and across the European Union, carrying in a public place without lawful authority or reasonable excuse is a criminal offence, regardless of the legality of ownership.
Whilst the private ownership is lawful in many jurisdictions, transporting or displaying them in public is subject to strict legal restrictions. Permitted exceptions may include, but are not limited to:
- Transporting a newly purchased item directly from the point of sale to your home
- Transportation for the purpose of lawful sale or transfer
- Use within an authorised theatrical, cinematic, or historical re-enactment context
It is your responsibility to verify the specific regulations applicable in your jurisdiction before transporting or displaying any bladed item in a public space.
Safe Storage & Handling
We strongly encourage all customers to observe the following guidelines:
- Store all bladed items securely and responsibly, in a location inaccessible to children and unauthorised individuals
- Handle all products with appropriate care and respect for their nature as functional instruments
- Never handle or demonstrate items in the presence of minors or in public spaces
These products are strictly intended for adults aged 18 and over. Japanese-Swords.co.uk accepts no liability for any injury, damage, or legal consequence arising from failure to observe these guidelines.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law (including French law, EU consumer protection directives, and the UK Consumer Rights Act 2015) Japanese-Swords.co.uk shall not be held liable for:
- Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use or misuse of its products
- Any injury to persons or damage to property arising from improper handling, storage, or use
- Any legal consequences incurred by the customer as a result of non-compliance with applicable laws in their jurisdiction
- Any loss arising from unauthorised modification of the products
Nothing in this Disclaimer limits or excludes any liability that cannot be excluded under mandatory applicable consumer law.
A Final Word
The pieces in the Japanese-Swords.co.uk collection represent centuries of Japanese craftsmanship and cultural heritage. They are objects of extraordinary beauty, precision, and historical significance… and they deserve to be treated as such.
We trust our customers to honour that legacy through responsible, lawful, and respectful ownership. Should you have any questions regarding the legal framework applicable to your purchase, we encourage you to seek guidance from your local authorities prior to ordering.