Terms & Conditions
1. Introduction
Welcome to the Cutting Edge EDC, LLC website (the “Website”). By accessing and using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the terms and conditions outlined in this agreement (the “Agreement”). The Agreement governs your access to and use of the Website for the purpose of purchasing our products.
2. Legal Agreement
(a) Please carefully read this Agreement. It constitutes a legally binding agreement between you (“you” or “your”) and Cutting Edge EDC, LLC (“Cutting Edge” or “we” or “our” or “us”).
(b) The Effective Date of this Agreement is the date you first access or use the Website. Your use of the Website signifies your acceptance of this Agreement without modification. If you do not agree with any part of this Agreement, please refrain from using the Website immediately. By using the Website, you acknowledge your agreement to abide by these terms and represent that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal authority to enter into this Agreement.
(c) Any purchases made from us, whether via the Website, our retail store, or other means, are subject to this Agreement.
3. Privacy Policy
Your access to the Website and purchase of products shall be governed by this Agreement and our Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy outlines our collection and use of information provided by users. Both this Agreement and the Privacy Policy should be reviewed together.
4. Term and Termination
The term of this Agreement begins on the Effective Date and remains in force until terminated as provided herein. This Agreement and the Privacy Policy shall run concurrently, and the termination of one results in the termination of the other. You may terminate this Agreement by contacting us through the information provided in the “contact us” section of the Website. Cutting Edge reserves the right to terminate this Agreement due to legal requirements or your breach of any provision. Termination will be immediate, revoking your right to use the Website or purchase products. Sections 4, 6, and 16 – 26 shall survive termination.
5. Updates to this Agreement
Cutting Edge reserves the right to amend this Agreement at its discretion. It is your responsibility to monitor the Website for changes to this Agreement. We may offer upgrades, updates, and improvements to the Website or modify Services or Products as needed.
6. Prohibited Uses
(a) The Website and products should only be used for legal purposes (“Purpose”).
(b) You agree not to use the Website or products: (i) to harass, intimidate, or threaten any person, (ii) for illegal, libelous, obscene, or pornographic purposes, or (iii) in violation of any laws, rules, or regulations.
(c) You shall not copy, modify, create derivative works of, or reverse engineer any components or content of the Website, products, or intellectual property owned by Cutting Edge.
(d) Except as expressly stated, Cutting Edge does not grant any license or ownership rights, including intellectual property rights, and reserves all rights not expressly granted under this Agreement.
7. Orders
You must be at least 18 years old to order any of our products. Some products may have age restrictions, and it is your responsibility to comply with federal, state, and local laws regarding the purchase, ownership, and use of our products.
8. Automatic Knife Laws & Assisted Knife Laws
(a) The Switchblade Act, enacted on August 12, 1958, and codified in 15 U.S.C. § 1241–1245, restricts the interstate shipment of automatic knives, with specific exemptions for:
- (i) Civilian or Armed Forces federal employees and officers procuring such knives for government activities.
- (ii) National Guard, Air National Guard, or state militia supply or procurement officers.
- (iii) Municipal government employees or State/Territory employees.
- (iv) Manufacturers or authorized dealers shipping knives to the aforementioned entities.
(b) Exceptions to Sections 1242 and 1243 of the Act include:
- (i) Common or contract carriers shipping switchblade knives in interstate commerce.
- (ii) Manufacturing, sale, transportation, or distribution of switchblade knives under Armed Forces contracts.
- (iii) Possession of a switchblade knife with a blade length of three inches or less by an individual with one arm.
- (iv) Knives designed with a spring or mechanism requiring manual exertion to assist in opening.
(c) Cutting Edge EDC, LLC will not sell outside the state without adherence to these conditions. This exemption doesn’t apply to automatic knives within the state. Proper identification might be necessary for orders involving restricted items.
By placing an order you agree that you meet these requirements.
9. Legal Disclaimers
Cutting Edge does not offer legal advice regarding laws applicable to your purchase of products. It is your responsibility, not Cutting Edge’s, to comply with all applicable international, federal, state, and local laws regarding your purchase and use of our products.
10. Change and Cancellation Policy
If you wish to change or cancel an order, please follow the guidelines outlined in the Returns section of the Website. Contact us at the provided email or telephone number, using “order change” or “order cancellation” in the subject line for prompt assistance.
11. Payment
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. By using a credit card for payment, you authorize its use and agree to handle billing disputes directly with Cutting Edge.
12. Shipping – Domestic Orders
(a) For detailed shipping information, refer to the Shipping Page on our Website.
(b) We make reasonable efforts to adhere to specified shipping time frames, but delays may occur due to various reasons beyond our control.
(c) Orders meeting specific value thresholds may be subject to different shipping requirements, and shipping costs are subject to change without notice.
(d) Please note: Certain items may be restricted in certain areas within the United States. Exceptions may apply based on local laws.
13. Knife Operation and Warranty
All brand-name knives are covered under warranty by their respective manufacturers. Modified or converted knives are not covered under manufacturer warranties. No further warranties apply unless expressly stated herein.
14. Returns
Initiate returns within 90 calendar days of the original purchase date. Approval is required before shipping return items. Abuse of the return program may result in suspension of your account.
15. Representations and Warranties
By placing an order, you warrant the lawful use of the products and affirm that you are of legal age to purchase and use them.
16. Law Enforcement
We monitor usage on the Website and purchases and may share relevant information with law enforcement agencies or officials in accordance with this Agreement and the Privacy Policy.
17. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Cutting Edge and its affiliates from all claims arising from unauthorized use or breach of this Agreement.
18. Disclaimer of Warranties
Except as expressly stated, we provide access to our Website and products “as is” without any warranty or guarantees. We do not guarantee Website content accuracy or error-free delivery.
19. Limitations of Liability
We shall not be liable for certain damages, and our total liability shall not exceed the total amount paid by you under this Agreement, to the maximum extent permitted by law.
20. Compliance with Applicable Law
Any notice under this Agreement shall be sent to the respective addresses listed on the Website and shall be deemed received within specified timeframes.
21. Independent Parties
Nothing herein creates an employer-employee, partner, joint venture, or agency relationship between Cutting Edge and you.
22. Dispute Resolution
This Agreement shall be governed by Virginia state laws, and any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration
23. Complete Agreement
This Agreement and the Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between the parties, superseding any previous agreements, oral or written, concerning the subject matter herein.
24. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement or the Privacy Policy is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.
25. Assignment
You may not assign or sublicense any part of this Agreement without our prior written consent.
By using our services, you agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions. For any questions or concerns, contact us at the address listed in the “contact us” section of our Website.