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By purchasing Holt Bladeworks products, you, our valued customer, agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. All Holt Bladeworks customers acknowledge and agree that such Terms and Conditions can be amended from time to time and any new terms shall become effective upon posting.
No product offered for sale by Holt Bladeworks will be knowingly shipped or transferred to a person in any jurisdiction where it is unlawful to receive or possess such product.
It is the customer’s sole responsibility to know the laws in his or her jurisdiction prior to purchasing Holt Bladeworks products.
Holt Bladeworks shall have no liability of any type to any customer due to the customer’s intentional or unintentional violation of federal, state, or local law. Neither Holt Bladeworks nor any of its affiliates, licensors, partners, members, managers, directors, officers, employees, or other agents shall have any liability to any customer or their principals or agents for any damages, whether general, special, direct, indirect, incidental or consequential, including any lost profits or lost savings, whether or not foreseeable and whether based on contract, tort, common law, or any other theory of liability, statute, or regulations.
As a customer, purchaser, or end user of our Holt Bladeworks products, you expressly acknowledge and agree that Holt Bladeworks is providing access to this information in reliance on the disclaimers and limitations set forth herein, and you further acknowledge and agree that such limitations are reasonable. In no event shall Holt Bladeworks liability to you exceed the actual price you paid for the Holt Bladeworks product obtained from us. Customer acknowledges that such disclaimers and limitations of liability are a material inducement for Holt Bladeworks to sell its products.
Furthermore, by placing an order with us, you represent that all products purchased will be used in a lawful manner and you are of a legal age, and where applicable, a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., to acquire or use such products.
Holt Bladeworks warrants that its products originally manufactured by Holt Bladeworks are free from defects in material and workmanship for the life of the knives, regardless of ownership transfer. THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER. HOLT BLADEWORKS MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO ANY PRODUCT SOLD HEREUNDER AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS. NEITHER HOLT BLADEWORKS NOR CUSTOMER SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST BUSINESS, LOSS OF PROPERTY, REVENUE, PROFITS, OR GOODWILL) ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OR USE OF ANY HOLT BLADEWORKS PRODUCT, UNDER ANY THEORY OF TORT, CONTRACT, WARRANTY, STRICT LIABILITY OR NEGLIGENCE, EVEN IF EITHER HOLT BLADEWORKS OR CUSTOMER HAS BEEN ADVISED, KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS APPLIES TO ALL CAUSES OF ACTIONS AND CLAIMS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, BREACH OF CONTRACT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, MISREPRESENTATION AND OTHER TORTS. HOLT BLADEWORKS’ SOLE OBLIGATION AND CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY, WITH RESPECT TO ANY BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH HEREIN, SHALL BE ANY REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT WITH A COMPARABLE MODEL AND CONFIGURATION, AT HOLT BLADEWORKS’ SOLE OPTION. HOLT BLADEWORKS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SOLELY DETERMINE WHAT MODEL(S) ARE COMPARABLE AT THE TIME OF REPLACEMENT. FOR ANY PARTS MANUFACTURED BY A THIRD PARTY THAT ARE INCORPORATED INTO A HOLT BLADEWORKS PRODUCT, FOR ANY WARRANTY CLAIM, HOLT BLADEWORKS SHALL PASS THRU THAT THIRD PARTY’S WARRANTY, IF ANY, WHOSE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE AGAINST THAT THIRD PARTY. IN ADDITION, HOLT BLADEWORKS DOES NOT WARRANT PRODUCTS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY HOLT BLADEWORKS PRODUCTS BY THE CORRECT OR INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF OTHER MANUFACTURER’S PRODUCTS.
This limited warranty is null and void if the Holt Bladeworks product that (a) has been altered from their original configuration which includes, without limitation, electrical or heat anodization, sanding, polishing, sand blasting, part swapping or blade regrinding, (b) has been structurally damaged due to, without limitation, abuse, misuse, accident, modification, or lock bar adjustments, (c) is missing the certificate of authenticity which serves as record of original specifications issued by Holt Bladeworks.
This limited warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear, obvious abuse or modification from the original product. This limited warranty also does not apply to any accessory items attached or appurtenant to the Holt Bladeworks product. This limited warranty does not apply to (a) lost or consumable parts such as screws, washers or hardware, unless failure has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship, (b) cosmetic damage including without limitation scratches, dents, faded anodized parts, or protective coatings that will naturally diminish over time unless failure has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship, (c) third party damage caused by use with a third party component or product that does not meet the Holt Bladeworks product specifications, (d) damage caused by service (including “upgrades” and cosmetic treatments) performed by anyone who is not authorized by Holt Bladeworks, (e) blade or hardware swapping with third-party parts or (f) broken, lost or bent metal clips used with Holt Bladeworks products.
Customer has 24 hours upon delivery and receipt of the Holt Bladeworks product to inspect and notify Holt Bladeworks via email if any cosmetic defects exist. Failure to timely send such email notification to Holt Bladeworks within this time period shall constitute a waiver of the Customer’s legal right to subsequently allege any type of cosmetic damage.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so some or all of the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State.
Holt Bladeworks continues to stand behind our products and services, and to care for our customers, but cannot make guarantees or warranties beyond these terms.
Customer agrees that Holt Bladeworks cannot be held accountable or face liability, for the use, or inability to use, any of the products offered, or the suitability of use for any particular task, or any claims stated in our Holt Bladeworks materials regarding how these products function or work, for any damage’s loss, cost, or damage of any kind arising from the misuse of our products or physical harm caused by our products to anyone or anything. Any such responsibility is entirely yours, for any claims that may arise as a result of, whether whole or in part, improper or careless handling in the use of our products, unauthorized modifications, abuse, neglect, corrosion, or other influences beyond our immediate and direct control, for any manner whatsoever for injury, death, or damage to property as a result of the intentional or accidental use of Holt Bladeworks products.
AS TO ANY CLAIM OF WHATEVER NATURE ASSERTED AGAINST HOLT BLADEWORKS THAT RELATES TO PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM HOLT BLADEWORKS, CUSTOMER AGREES THAT IN NO EVENT SHALL HOLT BLADEWORKS BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LOSS OF USE, PAIN AND SUFFERING, LOSS OF PROPERTY, LOSS OF PROFITS OR GOODWILL, HOWEVER ARISING, INCLUDING ANY DAMAGES OCCASSIONED BY HOLT BLADEWORKS’S NEGLIGENCE. CUSTOMER ALSO AGREES THAT THE LIMIT OF HOLT BLADEWORKS’S MAXIMUM LIABILITY REGARDING THE HOLT BLADEWORKS PRODUCTS, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION (WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, INFRINGEMENT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHER TORT) SHALL BE THE TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE FOR PRODUCTS PAID BY CUSTOMER TO HOLT BLADEWORKS THAT GIVE RISE TO THE CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST HOLT BLADEWORKS. IN NO CASE SHALL HOLT BLADEWORKS BE HELD LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OR INJURIES WHICH ARE THE RESULT OF NEGLIGENT ACTS OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PARTY.
Customer shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Holt Bladeworks from and against any and all losses, claims, obligations, liens, encumbrances, liabilities, causes of action, costs, and expenses (including without limitation, orders, judgments, amounts paid in settlement and reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) and/or damages of any kind (individually and collectively, the “Claim”) arising from (i) any and all acts, or omissions of Customer in connection with the use of any Holt Bladeworks product and/or (ii) the negligence or willful misconduct of Customer or its representatives that results in a Claim.
Customer and users assume all risk and liability for loss or damage or injury of any kind to themselves or others when using Holt Bladeworks products. Holt Bladeworks shall not be responsible for injuries to person or property arising out of the use or misuse of the Holt Bladeworks Products. Customer acknowledges that Holt Bladeworks products are for right-handed people and that the lock may be accidentally disengaged when holding the Holt Bladeworks products in the wrong hand. Customer also acknowledges that oil on or damage to the lock faces can cause the lock to slip and fail and that all Holt Bladeworks products shall be treated only as a light duty folding knife; not a fixed blade. Customer assumes all risk when disassembling Holt Bladeworks products for cleaning and failing to properly reassemble, which can cause the lock to fail.
Your use of this site and any Holt Bladeworks products shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of Iowa, USA, without regard to conflicts of law provisions. Customer agrees that the federal and state courts of Iowa located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all disputes arising under this Agreement, and Customer consents to personal jurisdiction of those courts with respect to any disputes relating to Holt Bladeworks products. IN ANY AND ALL CONTROVERSIES OR CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO HOLT BLADEWORKS PRODUCTS, CUSTOMER AND HOLT BLADEWORKS EACH HEREBY WAIVE ITS RIGHT, IF ANY, TO TRIAL BY JURY.
In the event of a pricing error or other error on our web page, Holt Bladeworks may refuse or cancel orders placed for that item in accordance with our Terms and Conditions. Holt Bladeworks reserves the right to revoke any stated offer and to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions (including after an order has been submitted and accepted). Due to rapidly increasing labor, shipping and raw material costs brought on by the COVID 19 pandemic and other current causes, it has become necessary for Holt Bladeworks to occasionally increase prices of some products. Due to this situation, Holt Bladeworks products will be invoiced at prevailing prices at the time of shipment of your Holt Bladeworks product. Customer acknowledges and agrees to pay such prevailing prices at the time of shipment.
Holt Bladeworks reserves the right in its sole discretion for any reason to refuse or cancel any orders placed. If your payment has already been processed and your order is canceled, Holt Bladeworks shall issue a refund using the same payment method as the original order.
Holt Bladeworks attempts to be as thorough and accurate as possible with all information provided on this site. Holt Bladeworks does not warrant that all information found on this site is thorough, current or free of errors. In the event a product is sold that is not as described, the sole remedy is to return the product in its unused condition for a full refund via the payment method originally used.