OVERVIEW
This website is operated by The Considered Kitchen. Throughout the site, the terms “we”, “us” and “our” refer to The Considered Kitchen. We offer this website, including all information, tools, and services available from this site to you, the user, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies, and notices stated here.
By visiting our site and/or purchasing something from us, you engage in our “Service” and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions (“Terms of Service”, “Terms”), including those additional terms, conditions, and policies referenced herein and/or available by hyperlink. These Terms apply to all users of the site, including without limitation users who are browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and/or contributors of content.
Please read these Terms of Service carefully before accessing or using our website. By accessing or using any part of the site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, then you may not access the website or use any services.
Our store is hosted on Shopify Inc. They provide us with the online e-commerce platform that allows us to sell our products and services to you.
SECTION 1 - ONLINE STORE TERMS & AGE RESTRICTION
By agreeing to these Terms of Service, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age.
Under the UK Criminal Justice Act 1988 and the Offensive Weapons Act 2019, it is an offense to sell bladed items—including culinary knives, pocket knives, and bladed maintenance tools—to anyone under the age of 18. By purchasing any bladed item from The Considered Kitchen, you explicitly consent to our automated and manual age-verification processes.
We reserve the right to cancel any order immediately if age verification cannot be successfully established. You may not use our products for any illegal or unauthorized purpose nor may you, in the use of the Service, violate any laws in your jurisdiction. A breach or violation of any of the Terms will result in an immediate termination of your Services and cancellation of pending orders.
SECTION 2 - GENERAL CONDITIONS
We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time. You understand that your content (not including credit card information), may be transferred unencrypted over various networks. Credit card information is always encrypted during transfer over networks.
You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Service without express written permission by us.
SECTION 3 - INTENDED PURPOSE OF PRODUCTS
All knives, cutlery, sharpening tools, and kitchenware offered by The Considered Kitchen are sold strictly for domestic, culinary, or professional food-preparation purposes. Any misuse, modification, or improper application of these tools outside of their intended culinary use is strictly prohibited.
SECTION 4 - ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS AND TIMELINESS OF INFORMATION
We are not responsible if information made available on this site is not accurate, complete, or current. Due to the handcrafted nature of many of our Japanese blades, ceramics, and natural wood products, subtle variations in grain, tone, dimensions, and finish are expected and celebrated as characteristics of unique craftsmanship.
SECTION 5 - MODIFICATIONS TO THE SERVICE AND PRICES
Prices for our products are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right at any time to modify or discontinue the Service (or any part or content thereof) without notice at any time.
SECTION 6 - PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Certain products may be available exclusively online through the website and may have limited quantities. These items are subject to return or exchange strictly according to our Shipping & Returns Policy. We reserve the right to limit the sales of our products or Services to any person, geographic region, or jurisdiction, including limiting orders that do not pass UK age-verification protocols.
SECTION 7 - ACCURACY OF BILLING AND ACCOUNT INFORMATION
We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order you place with us. We may limit or cancel quantities purchased per person, household, or order. You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase and account information for all purchases made at our store, enabling us to fulfill orders and perform statutory age checks.
SECTION 8 - OPTIONAL TOOLS & THIRD-PARTY LINKS
We may provide you with access to third-party tools (such as automated age-verification software) over which we neither monitor nor have control. You acknowledge that we provide access to such tools ”as is” and “as available” without any warranties. Third-party links on this site may direct you to external websites not affiliated with us; we are not responsible for evaluating or inspecting their content or practices.
SECTION 9 - USER COMMENTS, FEEDBACK AND SUBMISSIONS
If you send suggestions, reviews, or other materials to us, you agree that we may, at any time, edit, copy, publish, and distribute those comments in any medium without restriction or compensation to you.
SECTION 10 - PERSONAL INFORMATION
Your submission of personal information through the store is governed by our Privacy Policy.
SECTION 11 - PROHIBITED USES
In addition to other prohibitions, you are prohibited from using the site or its content: (a) for any unlawful purpose; (b) to solicit others to perform unlawful acts; (c) to violate any international, federal, or UK regulations, rules, or laws; (d) to attempt to bypass age-verification controls; (e) to transmit viruses or malicious code; or (f) to collect personal data of others without consent.
SECTION 12 - DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The service and all products delivered to you through the service are provided 'as is' and 'as available' for your use, without any representation or warranties of any kind. In no case shall The Considered Kitchen, our directors, officers, employees, or suppliers be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or direct/indirect damages arising from your use or misuse of any product procured using the Service.
SECTION 13 - INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Considered Kitchen from any claim or demand, including reasonable legal fees, made by any third-party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms of Service or your violation of any law (including UK bladed items legislation) or the rights of a third-party.
SECTION 14 - SEVERABILITY & TERMINATION
If any provision of these Terms of Service is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severed, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
SECTION 15 - GOVERNING LAW
These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide you Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the UK courts.
SECTION 16 - CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to us at josh@theconsideredkitchen.com