1. Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [05/09/2025]

HALLOWED KEEP FORGE DBA HKF KNIVES ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from our website HKFKNIVES.COM.

### 1. What Information We Collect

- **Personal Identifiers**: Name, email address, phone number, shipping address.

- **Payment Information**: Processed securely via [Payment Processor, e.g., Stripe/PayPal]. We do not store credit card information.

- **Technical Data**: IP address, browser type, device type, etc.

- **Cookies**: Used to improve user experience and analyze site traffic.

### 2. How We Use Your Information

- Fulfill and manage orders

- Communicate with you (e.g., order updates, marketing emails if opted-in)

- Improve website functionality and customer service

- Comply with legal obligations

### 3. Sharing of Information

We do **not sell** your personal information. We may share data with:

- Payment processors

- Shipping providers

- Website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

### 4. Your Rights Under CCPA

- Right to know what personal data we collect

- Right to request deletion of your data

- Right to opt out of data selling (we don’t sell data, but the option is required)

- To exercise these rights, contact us at: [Skellerfni@gmail.com]

### 5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.

### 6. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns, email us at [Skellerfni@gmail.com].

2. Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: 05/09/2025

By accessing or using HKFKNIVES.COM, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

### 1. Products

All knives are handmade and may vary slightly in appearance. By purchasing, you acknowledge these natural variations.

### 2. Age Restriction

You must be 18 or older to purchase knives. By ordering, you confirm you meet this legal requirement.

### 3. Orders and Payment

All prices are listed in USD. We reserve the right to cancel orders at our discretion. Full payment is due at the time of order.

### 4. Shipping

We ship within the U.S. only. We are not responsible for delays once the item is in the hands of the carrier. Buyer is responsible for providing accurate shipping information.

### 5. Returns & Refunds

Due to the custom nature of our products, **all sales are final**. Exceptions may apply for items damaged during shipping.

### 6. Intellectual Property

All website content, including product images and descriptions, is the property of HALLOWED KEEP FORGE AKA HKF KNIVES. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

### 7. Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for any misuse of our products. Knives are sharp tools intended for lawful use only.

Our knives are intended for lawful use only, such as culinary, outdoor, or collection purposes. We are not liable for any injuries, damage, or unlawful use resulting from the use of our products. It is the buyer’s responsibility to know and comply with local knife laws. Hallowed Keep Forge DBA HKF KNIVES is not responsible for any legal issues resulting from the purchase or possession of our products

### 8. No Warranties

All products are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. This includes, but is not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. [Your Business Name] does not guarantee that the product will meet your expectations or specific use requirements.

### 9. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

By using this website and purchasing from HALLOWED KEEP FORGE DB HKF KNIVES , you agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions, your use of the website, or any products purchased shall be resolved through **binding individual arbitration** under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), and not in court.

You understand and agree that:

- You are waiving your right to a trial by jury.

- You are waiving your right to participate in a class action.

- Arbitration will take place in [Your City], California, unless otherwise agreed.

- Each party will bear its own costs unless otherwise required by law or the arbitration rules.

If this clause is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions of the Terms will remain in full effect.

### 10. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California.