General Terms:

Do not swing your katana carelessly.

Treat all swords with regard and respect as you would a loaded gun. Katanas have caused loss of limb and life even in the hands of trained expert during public demonstrations. Anytime your sword leaves the scabbard, make sure everyone around you is well out of reach of you and your weapon. Inspect your katana each time you handle your sword. The katana is a heavy weapon that can slip out of your grip easily. Precaution should be taken to make sure there are no one in the way of your swing as well as your trajectory if the sword should slip or fail.

Swords are not toys!

Improper use and handling of a live katana may result in serious injuries or death to yourself or bystanders. Please keep any knives or blades out of reach or children and never handle a katana in a dangerous or threatening manner.

Use only with Proper Training on Suitable targets!

These swords are meant to be used ONLY in a proper martial arts dojo (school) under the supervision of a qualified instructor as a training aid. Proper martial arts dojo refers to schools such as kendo or iaido dojos recognized by the AUSKF (All American Kendo and Iaido Federation). These swords are made and tested ONLY for use in Kata (form practice) and Tameshigiri (cutting practice) in a dojo setting. The only material it should cut would be wet, rolled tatami omote (tatami covering) or goza and straw mats and nothing else... EVER.

These swords are NOT designed for nor are they intended for any: blade to blade contacts, cutting of live vegetation, animal tissue, items containing metal, wood, concrete, water filled containers, or any loose fabric ropes and lines, or cutting of any substance where you may not encounter unexpected foreign objects. Any use of the sword in such manner or on such targets will void any and all warranty.

ADULT BUYERS ONLY

We will NOT sell any swords to minors or to regions where live sword sale is prohibited by law. Please check the regional regulations of your country or area before placing any orders with us. It is your responsibility to make sure that purchase, shipping, and possession of such a weapon is legal.

Any of our weapons purchased through online auction sites or outside of our store and authorized dealers will be considered a second hand sale. All warranty will be null and void.

A katana sword is a live weapon that is only intended for display or use by martial arts professionals with proper training and under supervision of a qualified instructor. Do not use the swords under any circumstances unless you are ranked by a internationally recognized federation as capable of handling a live blade and under the supervision of a ranked instructor.

Prior to using ANY katana, a thorough and detailed inspection is required by a trained swordsmith professional to verify metal/parts integrity and proper assembly.

Unless all necessary precautions are taken as described above, never ever use a katana.

Consider all of our katanas sold for display purposes only. We will not be held responsible for any damages, injuries, or death resulting from use or misuse. Any warranty, refunds, exchanges will be immediately void upon use.

Do not strike your sword against another sword in mock battle. Katanas are never intended to be struck edge to edge. The Japanese katana is a slashing weapon and may be used for light parry using the flat corners of the blade. It is never intended to absorb a forceful strike from a rigid instrument. Doing so will easily break or damage your blade to the point where it loses integrity. Our swords have been further lightened with the "blood groove" and thus never intended to strike or absorb strikes from a rigid object.

Do not strike your sword against a hard surface or attempt to cut wood or chop trees. Doing so may damage your blade to the point where it loses integrity which may cause serious injuries or death.

All prices are subject to change without notice and we are not responsible for typographical errors.

Shipping Terms:

Orders will be shipped via UPS or USPS. If UPS Ground is selected, both USPS Priority Mail and UPS Ground Shipment may be used. Expedited services are also available and calculated during the checkout process.

Payment Terms:

Money Order, Mastercard, Visa, or PayPal are accepted.

Return Policy:

We are not responsible for losses or damages sustained in transit. Any shortages or damages sustained in transit must be reported and noted at the time of receipt of merchandise and Cheness Incorporated must be notified within 72 hours of receipt of merchandise.

For any and all returns a Return Authorization number (RMA#) must first be obtained before any merchandise can be returned, otherwise returns will not be accepted.

All cartons returned must have the RMA# printed on the outside of the box and be visible or the package will be refused.

No call tags will be issued for returns.

Your return must include a copy of the invoice showing the item(s) you are returning and the reason for return.

Only merchandise having a manufacturers defect will be accepted for replacement or credit within 15 days of purchase. Misused or improperly cared for products will not be accepted. All returns will be replaced with the identical product returned unless the item is unavailable in which case credit will be issued.

Merchandise accepted for return for reasons other than manufacturer defects or errors are subject to a 20% restocking fee. Merchandise must be returned within 15 days form date of purchase. Shipping fees are the responsibility of the purchaser under any conditions. There will be no reimbursement of shipping charges.

If you are not satisfied with your purchase of a product, please email us for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) request within 72 hours of the receipt of the product. Personalized or other customized product may not be returned for refund or exchange under any circumstances unless DOA. The product must be returned to the Cheness Inc. within 15 calendar days of the issuance of the RMA. All products must be packed in the original, unmarked packaging including any accessories, manuals, documentation and registration that shipped with the product. A 15% restocking fee will be applied if you cancel an order once it's shipped. Refund will be process upon the item is returned on purchase's expense.

Please note that Cheness Incorporated does not permit the return of or offer refunds for the following products:

• 1. Product returns without an authorization from Cheness Inc.
• 2. Product that is custom configured to your specifications
• 3. Product had been polished, customized, or used
• 4. Products are not Cheness-branded
• 5. Products are not sold by Cheness Inc. directly

** NOTE: Cheness Inc. recommends that you (1) use a carrier that offers shipment tracking for all returns and (2) either insure your package for safe return to Cheness Inc. or declare the full value of the shipment so that you are completely protected if the shipment is lost or damaged in transit. If you choose not to (1) use a carrier that offers tracking and (2) insure or declare the full value of the product, you will be responsible for any loss or damage to the product during shipping.

Release, Assumption of Risk, Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement:

By purchasing any item sold by Cheness Incorporated, the buyer expressly warrants that he/she is in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations regarding the purchase, ownership, and use of the item.

It shall be the buyers responsibility to comply with all Federal, State and Local laws governing the sales of any items listed, illustrated or sold.

The buyer expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Cheness Incorporated for all claims resulting directly or indirectly from the purchase, ownership, or use of the items.

The buyer expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Cheness Incorporated for all claims resulting directly or indirectly from the purchase, ownership, or use of the items in violation of applicable Federal, State and Local laws or regulation.