Welcome to A Cut Above Knife & Leather Co., LLC. By accessing our website, placing an order, or purchasing any of our products, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or purchase our products.

1. Eligibility

By purchasing from A Cut Above Knife & Leather Co., LLC, you represent that:

  • You are at least 18 years of age, or the legal age required to purchase the products in your jurisdiction.

  • You are legally permitted to purchase and possess the products you order.

  • You will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

2. Product Information

Because every item is handcrafted, each product is unique.

Minor variations in leather color, grain, finish, wood, steel appearance, stitching, engraving, and dimensions are normal and are not considered defects.

Product photos are intended as examples and may not exactly represent the finished item.

3. Pricing

Prices are subject to change without notice.

We reserve the right to correct pricing errors, typographical mistakes, or inaccurate product descriptions, even after an order has been placed.

If an error affects your order, you will be contacted before processing.

4. Orders

We reserve the right to refuse, limit, or cancel any order at our sole discretion, including orders suspected of fraud, unauthorized resale, payment issues, or violations of these Terms.

Orders are not considered accepted until payment has been successfully processed.

5. Custom Orders

Custom and personalized products are made specifically for each customer.

Once production has begun, custom orders cannot be canceled, modified, or refunded except in cases of manufacturing defects or errors made by A Cut Above Knife & Leather Co., LLC.

Customers are responsible for verifying all spelling, artwork, dimensions, and customization details before approving an order.

6. Shipping

Estimated production and shipping times are estimates only and are not guaranteed.

We are not responsible for delays caused by:

  • Shipping carriers

  • Weather

  • Natural disasters

  • Government actions

  • Customs processing

  • Events outside our reasonable control

Risk of loss transfers to the customer once the package has been delivered to the shipping carrier.

7. Returns and Warranty

Returns, exchanges, and warranty claims are governed by our Return & Warranty Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Service.

8. Knife Safety

Knives are inherently dangerous tools.

By purchasing or using any knife sold by A Cut Above Knife & Leather Co., LLC, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • Improper use can result in serious injury or death.

  • You accept full responsibility for safe handling, storage, maintenance, transportation, and use.

  • You will keep knives out of the reach of children.

  • You assume all risks associated with ownership and use.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, A Cut Above Knife & Leather Co., LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages arising from:

  • Product use

  • Product misuse

  • Delayed delivery

  • Loss of profits

  • Business interruption

  • Property damage

  • Personal injury resulting from misuse, negligence, or unlawful use

Our maximum liability for any claim shall not exceed the purchase price of the product giving rise to the claim.

Nothing in these Terms limits liability where such limitation is prohibited by applicable law.

10. Assumption of Risk

Customers voluntarily assume all risks associated with using knives, leather goods, and other products sold by A Cut Above Knife & Leather Co., LLC.

You agree to inspect products before use and discontinue use if a product appears damaged or unsafe.

11. Intellectual Property

All product designs, photographs, logos, artwork, graphics, text, trademarks, and branding are the exclusive property of A Cut Above Knife & Leather Co., LLC.

No content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, or used without our prior written permission.

12. User Content

If you submit reviews, photographs, or other content, you grant A Cut Above Knife & Leather Co., LLC a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and publish that content for marketing and promotional purposes unless otherwise agreed in writing.

13. Privacy

Any personal information collected through our website is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any legal action arising under these Terms shall be brought in the appropriate state or federal court located in Michigan.

15. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time.

Updated versions become effective upon posting to our website.

Continued use of our website or purchase of our products constitutes acceptance of any revised Terms.