Disclaimer & Copyright Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

1. Unofficial Status & Affiliations

Karate Impact is an independent, unofficial fan-operated informational resource and database.

We are not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with any official Karate organizations, federations, or governing bodies, including but not limited to:

  • The World Karate Federation (WKF)
  • The Japan Karate Association (JKA)
  • The International Karate Organization (IKO / Kyokushinkaikan)
  • World Karate Organization (WKO / Shinkyokushinkai)
  • Or any of their subsidiaries or affiliates.

The names, marks, emblems, and images of these organizations are registered trademarks of their respective owners. The use of any trade names or trademarks is for identification and reference purposes only and does not imply any association with the trademark holder of their product brand.

2. Copyright & Intellectual Property

Original Content

The design, layout, code, database structure, and original text content of this website are the property of Karate Impact and are protected by international copyright laws.

Fighter Profiles & Data

Information provided on fighter profiles (names, match statistics, tournament results, and rankings) is factual data gathered from public records, news reports, and official tournament results. Factual data is not subject to copyright. We aggregate this data to provide value to the martial arts community.

Images & Graphics

  • Generic Icons: Profile images used on this site are generic, royalty-free representations created specifically for Karate Impact.
  • Third-Party Images: Any third-party images (such as event posters) are used under the principles of "Fair Use" (or "Fair Dealing") for the purposes of news reporting, commentary, and criticism.

3. DMCA / Takedown Policy

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide us with the following information:

  1. A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
  2. A description of where the material you claim is infringing is located on the site (URL).
  3. Your contact information (email address).
  4. A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner.

Please send all takedown requests to:

edgar@edgargmartinez.com

4. Accuracy of Information

While we strive to keep the "Global Dojo Directory" and "Tournament Results" up to date, Karate Impact makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information contained on the website. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.