Terms and Conditions

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Welcome to ArtfulMartial.com ("we," "us," "our," or "the Site"). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the Site.

1. About this site

ArtfulMartial.com is an editorial publication covering the history, philosophy, and cultural traditions of martial arts. The Site is operated by Marco Reyes as an independent publisher. Content is published for informational and educational purposes only.

2. Not professional advice

The content on ArtfulMartial.com is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this Site constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional training advice.

  • Articles about martial arts techniques, training methods, or physical practices are historical and editorial in nature. They are not instructional and should not be used as a substitute for qualified in-person instruction from a certified martial arts instructor.
  • Any description of physical techniques carries inherent risk if attempted. You are solely responsible for your own safety and should consult a qualified instructor and, where appropriate, a medical professional before attempting any physical activity described on the Site.
  • Content about self-defense is historical and cultural in nature, not legal guidance. Self-defense laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a licensed attorney for legal questions.

3. Accuracy of information

We make reasonable efforts to research and verify the information published on ArtfulMartial.com, in accordance with our Editorial Standards. However, we make no warranties or guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content. Martial arts history is an evolving field, and we update articles as new information becomes available. If you believe you have found an error, please contact us at marco@artfulmartial.com.

4. Intellectual property

All content on ArtfulMartial.com — including articles, images, graphics, logos, and the overall site design — is the property of ArtfulMartial.com or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • Read, share links to, and quote brief excerpts from our articles with proper attribution and a link back to the original source.

You may not:

  • Republish our articles in full on other websites, in print, or in any other medium without written permission.
  • Use our content to train machine learning or AI models without written permission.
  • Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or attribution notices.
  • Use our content in a way that is misleading, defamatory, or unlawful.

For permission requests, contact marco@artfulmartial.com.

5. User-submitted content

If you submit a comment, correction, tip, or message through our contact form or email, you grant ArtfulMartial.com a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, edit, and publish that content in connection with the Site (for example, acknowledging a correction or quoting a reader tip). You represent that any content you submit is your own and does not infringe on anyone else's rights.

We reserve the right to edit, reject, or remove any user-submitted content at our discretion, particularly content that is spam, abusive, defamatory, or off-topic.

6. External links and third-party content

ArtfulMartial.com links to external sources — including Wikipedia, academic publications, organizational sites, and other reference materials — as part of our citation practice. We do not control these external sites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or availability. A link does not constitute an endorsement.

7. Advertising and affiliate disclosure

ArtfulMartial.com may display advertisements and may include affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only link to resources we believe are relevant and useful to our readers. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial coverage.

8. AI-assisted content

As disclosed in our Editorial Standards, we use AI-assisted tools in our research and drafting workflow. All published articles are reviewed and edited by a human editor before publication. By using the Site, you acknowledge this workflow.

9. Disclaimer of warranties

The Site and all content are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement.

10. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ArtfulMartial.com, its editor, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of, or inability to use, the Site or any content on it. This includes, without limitation, any injury, loss, or damage resulting from attempting any technique, practice, or activity described on the Site.

11. Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

12. Governing law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in New York.

13. Contact

Questions about these Terms and Conditions?

Marco Reyes
ArtfulMartial.com
marco@artfulmartial.com

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