At GroundForce International we are committed to the responsible and legal supply of knives, bladed items, and edged tools. By purchasing any restricted item from our store, you agree to the terms, conditions, and verification procedures outlined below. All transactions and shipments are processed in strict compliance with applicable federal, state, and regional legislation governing the sale of controlled weapons.

1. Age Restrictions & Mandatory Verification

It is a serious offence to sell or supply restricted knives and bladed tools to minors.

• Minimum Age Requirement: You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase any knife, blade, or edged tool from our store.
• Age Verification at Checkout: To comply with safety laws, we utilize secure identity verification software during/after the checkout process. You will be required to upload a clear photograph of a valid government-issued photo ID (such as a Driver’s License or Passport) before your order can be fulfilled.

Please Note: The name on your identity document must match the billing name on your order. We handle all verification data securely and in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

2. Regional Restrictions & Compliance Screening

While we strive to make our products widely available, different regions have vast and varying laws regarding what types of bladed items can be legally imported, sold, or owned.

• Automated Screening: We use location-based filtering at checkout to ensure compliance with local laws. If an item is classified as a prohibited weapon in your delivery jurisdiction, shipping will be automatically blocked.
• Buyer Responsibility: It is the customer's sole responsibility to ensure that the specific item they are purchasing is legal to possess in their local area. We accept no liability for items seized, delayed, or rejected by local law enforcement or regulatory authorities due to regional restrictions.

3. Secure Shipping & Delivery (No Safe Drop)

To guarantee that restricted items do not fall into the hands of minors, we enforce a strict shipping protocol. There are no exceptions to these rules.

• Signature on Delivery: All packages containing bladed items are shipped via registered post with a mandatory Signature Required instruction.
• No Authority to Leave (Safe Drop): Couriers are strictly instructed never to leave these packages unattended on doorsteps, in safe places, or with a minor.

4. Lawful Purpose & Intended Use

We stock tools designed strictly for culinary, occupational, and recreational utility. We do not sell weapons, nor do we sell products intended or marketed for self-defence.

By placing an order with us, you formally declare that the item will be used exclusively for lawful, permitted purposes, including but not limited to:

• Occupational Use: Trade work, culinary/kitchen tasks, agricultural, or industrial applications.
• Recreational Use: Lawful outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, hiking, and hunting.

5. Order Audits & Cancellations

To maintain the safety and integrity of our storefront, we reserve the right to cancel any order immediately at our absolute discretion if:

1. Verification Failure: Age or identity verification is failed, refused, or not completed within 48 hours of order placement.
2. Prohibited Destination: The shipping address flags a regional restriction for the specific tool ordered.
3. Risk & Fraud Alert: The transaction triggers security alerts regarding fraudulent payment methods or intentional circumvention of our compliance tools.