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The Keris Collector
Preserve Through Discovery
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The Keris Collector produces educational and editorial content relating to keris, material culture, collecting, history, heritage, craftsmanship, identity and the cultures of Singapore and Southeast Asia.
This disclaimer applies to content published by The Keris Collector across its website, YouTube channel, social media platforms, podcasts, articles and other publications.
Educational & Informational Purposes
Content published by The Keris Collector is provided primarily for educational, informational, cultural and general interest purposes.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, nothing published by The Keris Collector should be regarded as professional legal, financial, investment, conservation, authentication, appraisal or valuation advice.
Collectors and members of the public should conduct their own research and, where appropriate, seek suitably qualified independent professional advice before making purchasing, selling, restoration, conservation, financial or other material decisions.
Historical Research & Interpretation
History is rarely as neat as we would like it to be.
Historical interpretations may differ between scholars, communities, traditions and sources. Information may also change as new evidence, scholarship or documentation becomes available.
The Keris Collector endeavours to research and present material accurately and responsibly using sources reasonably available at the time of publication. However, no representation or warranty is made that every interpretation, attribution, translation, date, identification or historical conclusion is complete, definitive or free from error.
Where appropriate, opinion, interpretation, oral tradition and established historical evidence will be distinguished from one another.
The Keris Collector welcomes credible corrections and additional evidence that may improve the historical record.
Keris, Antiques, Artefacts & Collectibles
Any discussion of a keris, antique, artwork, gemstone, mineral specimen, cultural object or other collectible is based on the information and evidence reasonably available at the time.
Identification, attribution, provenance, age, origin, materials, condition, authenticity and value can sometimes be uncertain or disputed.
The appearance of an object in The Keris Collector’s content should therefore not, by itself, be interpreted as a certificate or guarantee of authenticity, provenance, attribution or monetary value.
Opinions concerning objects may also change when better photographs, physical examination, scientific analysis, documentation or new research becomes available.
Valuation & Collecting
Any prices, valuations, market observations or discussions of rarity appearing in our content are provided for general informational purposes only.
The market for antiques, keris, cultural objects and collectibles can be subjective and may change considerably according to provenance, condition, attribution, demand, location, documentation and other factors.
Past prices or valuations should not be regarded as guarantees of present or future value.
Cultural Context
The Keris Collector discusses subjects that may carry different meanings across communities, regions and historical periods.
Our objective is to approach these subjects with curiosity, evidence and respect.
The presentation of a historical practice, belief, tradition, object or viewpoint does not necessarily constitute endorsement of that practice or viewpoint.
Where supernatural, spiritual, legendary or folkloric claims are discussed, they may be presented as part of the cultural or historical record and should not automatically be interpreted as statements of objective fact.
Third-Party Sources & External Material
Content may refer to books, academic research, museums, archives, news reports, websites, interviews, oral histories and other third-party sources.
References to such materials do not necessarily constitute endorsement of every claim or opinion expressed by those sources.
External websites and resources may also change after publication. The Keris Collector is not responsible for the content, availability or subsequent modification of third-party resources.
Copyright & Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, original videos, photographs, graphics, writing, research presentations, recordings and other original materials produced by The Keris Collector are protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.
No original content belonging to The Keris Collector may be reproduced, republished, distributed, commercially exploited or substantially adapted without permission, except where permitted by applicable law.
Historical images, archival materials, quotations and other third-party materials remain the property of their respective rights holders where applicable and may be reproduced for purposes including commentary, criticism, education, research or historical discussion where permitted by law.
Corrections
Research is a continuing process.
If credible new evidence demonstrates that something published by The Keris Collector is inaccurate or materially incomplete, we may correct, clarify or update the content.
A correction should not be seen as a failure of research. It is part of taking research seriously.
Limitation of Responsibility
Viewers and readers remain responsible for how they interpret and use information provided by The Keris Collector.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, The Keris Collector and its associated representatives shall not be responsible for losses, damages or other consequences arising from reliance upon, or actions taken solely on the basis of, general information contained in its publicly available content.
Independence & Disclosure
Where content involves a paid partnership, sponsorship, affiliate relationship, complimentary product, hosted experience or other material commercial relationship, The Keris Collector will endeavour to disclose that relationship where appropriate.
Unless otherwise disclosed, opinions expressed are our own.
Governing Context
The Keris Collector is based in Singapore.
This disclaimer should be read subject to applicable Singapore law. Nothing in this disclaimer is intended to exclude or restrict any right or liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted.
The Keris Collector
Preserve Through Discovery
Last updated: 23 August 2026