Age Verification

Age Verification Policy

Age Verification Requirements For Restricted Products

At KatanaSwords UK, we are committed to responsible retailing and compliance with applicable UK laws regarding the sale of age-restricted products.

As some products available on our website, including decorative swords, replica swords, and traditionally hand-forged katana, may only be purchased by adults, we are required to take reasonable steps to verify the age of our customers before dispatching certain orders.

This policy applies to all purchases made through https://katanaswords.co.uk.

Legal Compliance

Under UK legislation, certain bladed products may only be sold to individuals aged 18 years or older.

While some traditionally handcrafted swords may qualify for specific legal exemptions, they remain restricted to adult purchasers. KatanaSwords UK operates in accordance with all relevant UK regulations and reserves the right to verify the age of customers purchasing age-restricted items.

Who Can Purchase Age-Restricted Products?

To purchase products subject to age restrictions, customers must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age

  • Provide accurate billing and delivery information

  • Successfully complete any age verification checks requested before dispatch

Orders may be delayed or cancelled if age verification requirements cannot be satisfied.

When Age Verification May Be Required

We may conduct age verification checks in the following circumstances:

  • Orders containing swords, katana, knives, daggers, or other bladed items

  • Orders containing traditionally hand-forged or handcrafted swords

  • Orders requiring additional security verification

  • Requests made by our payment providers or delivery partners

  • Situations where additional checks are necessary to comply with legal obligations

Age verification may be requested for future orders, even if verification has been completed previously.

How We Verify Age

Automated Verification

Where available, we may use secure third-party age verification services to confirm eligibility using trusted data sources.

These checks are designed solely to verify age and do not affect your credit rating or credit score.

Identification Verification

If automated verification is unavailable or unsuccessful, we may request a valid government-issued photo ID, such as:

  • Passport

  • UK Driving Licence

  • National Identity Card

  • Other Government-Issued Photo Identification

In certain circumstances, additional verification may be requested to help protect against fraudulent transactions.

Delivery Verification

Some delivery services may require an age-verified handover, where proof of age must be presented upon delivery.

If Age Verification Cannot Be Completed

If we are unable to verify that the purchaser is aged 18 or over:

  • The order may be temporarily placed on hold

  • Additional documentation may be requested

  • The order may be cancelled if verification requirements are not met

Where an order is cancelled due to unsuccessful age verification, any eligible payment received will be refunded in accordance with our Refund Policy.

Data Protection And Privacy

We take customer privacy seriously and process personal information in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Any information provided for age verification purposes:

  • Is used solely for verification and security purposes

  • Is handled securely and confidentially

  • Is retained only for as long as necessary

  • Is never sold to third parties

For more information about how we collect, use, and protect personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Security And Fraud Prevention

To help protect customers and maintain a secure shopping environment, we may conduct additional identity or security checks where necessary.

We reserve the right to decline or cancel orders where there is a reasonable belief that legal requirements, security standards, or age verification obligations have not been met.

Contact Information

Address: 

13 Coedymoeth Rd
Aberbargoed, Bargoed
CF81 9DR
United Kingdom

Email: customers@katanaswords.co.uk

Phone: +44 7308 746138

Business Hours:
Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (GMT)

We aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 business hours.