Terms of Use

Updated 2026-03-10

Effective Date: October 1, 2025

1\. AGREEMENT TO TERMS; QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT

1.1 Binding Agreement

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) are a legally binding agreement between you (“User,” “you,” “your”) and Learn Peptide, LLC, a limited liability company (“Company,” “we,” “us,” “our,” “Learn Peptide”) governing access to and use of the website located at Learn Peptide.com, including all related services, pages, subdomains, and functionality (collectively, the “Service” or “Platform”).

1.2 Qualified Personnel Only

Registration for, access to, and use of the Service are limited exclusively to qualified laboratory personnel or affiliated institutional researchers acting within the scope of legitimate, supervised scientific research activities. By registering for or using the Service, you represent and warrant that:

You meet all professional qualification requirements;
You will use the Service solely for bona fide scientific research purposes in appropriate laboratory settings;
You are acting under the supervision of, or with authorization from, a qualified institutional research entity;
You will comply with all applicable laws, regulations, institutional policies, and ethical requirements.

1.3 Age Requirement

You must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to use the Service. The Service is not intended for individuals under 21 years of age.

1.4 Acceptance

By accessing or using the Service, you signify your acceptance of these Terms and agree to be legally bound by them. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service. Your continued use following any modification of these Terms constitutes acceptance of such modifications.

2\. NATURE OF SERVICE; INFORMATIONAL PURPOSE

2.1 Informational Platform

The Service provides educational and informational content regarding research peptides and related scientific topics. The Service does not sell, offer, or facilitate the sale or distribution of any peptides, chemicals, compounds, or products. The Service is an informational resource only.

2.2 No Payment Processing

The Company does not accept, process, store, or maintain payment or billing information. No financial transactions occur through the Service.

2.3 Informal Dispute Resolution (Optional)

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution proceeding, the parties agree to attempt informal resolution by:

(a) You sending written notice of the dispute to the contact information listed on the Service with a clear description of the dispute, harm claimed, and relief sought;

(b) Learn Peptide responding within thirty (30) days with a good-faith attempt to resolve the matter;

(c) If unresolved within thirty (30) days of the initial notice, either party may initiate formal dispute resolution as set forth in Section 13.

3\. RESEARCH-USE-ONLY; PROHIBITIONS ON MISUSE

3.1 Exclusive Research Purpose

The Service provides educational and informational content pertaining exclusively to research peptides and compounds intended for in vitro laboratory research by qualified personnel. The Service does not provide guidance, recommendations, or instructions for:

Clinical, therapeutic, veterinary, or diagnostic use;
Human or animal consumption, injection, application, or use;
Use in food, dietary supplements, cosmetics, or personal care products;
Any use other than supervised laboratory research;
Development, synthesis, production, or procurement of peptides or compounds.

3.2 Explicit User Prohibitions

You explicitly agree NOT to:

(a) Use information from the Service to procure, synthesize, produce, manufacture, or obtain any peptide or compound;

(b) Administer, inject, ingest, apply, or otherwise introduce any peptide or compound to any human being or animal;

(c) Use the Service to facilitate, plan, or execute any clinical trial, therapeutic application, veterinary use, or unapproved medical use;

(d) Use the Service to circumvent regulatory requirements, obtain controlled substances, or engage in unlawful activity;

(e) Share access credentials or allow unqualified personnel to access the Service;

(f) Use the Service’s information to represent, advertise, or imply that any product or substance is approved, safe, effective, or suitable for human or animal use;

(g) Engage in any activity that violates applicable law, regulation, or institutional policy.

Violation of any prohibition in Section 3.2 shall be grounds for immediate account termination and may result in legal action.

3.3 Regulatory Compliance Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

Understanding and complying with all applicable federal, state, local, and international laws, regulations, and institutional policies;
Maintaining appropriate institutional oversight, approvals, ethics board authorization, and compliance certifications;
Implementing and maintaining proper biosafety protocols, storage procedures, and disposal procedures;
Understanding and accepting the risks associated with handling research chemicals and compounds;
Ensuring any use complies with FDA, DEA, EPA, and similar regulatory frameworks;
Verifying the accuracy and current status of all information obtained from the Service.

The Company does not supervise, monitor, verify, or ensure User compliance with these obligations. Compliance is your sole responsibility.

4\. REGULATORY AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE

4.1 Your Compliance Responsibility

You are solely responsible for ensuring full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, institutional policies, biosafety standards, ethics requirements, and institutional review board determinations relevant to your research.

4.2 Company Does Not Provide Supervision

The Company does not supervise, monitor, audit, or verify your activities, compliance, safety practices, or use of information. The Company assumes no responsibility for:

Your safety or the safety of others;
Your compliance with applicable laws or institutional policies;
The accuracy, completeness, or current status of any information;
The appropriateness of any information for your specific research;
Any harm or injury resulting from your use of the Service or information obtained therefrom.

4.3 Assumption of Risk

By accessing the Service, you acknowledge and assume all risks associated with:

Handling research chemicals and compounds;
Relying on information from the Service;
Using information in connection with research activities;
Any consequences of misuse or misinterpretation of information.

5\. PRIVACY; COOKIES

5.1 Personal Information

As described in the Privacy Policy (incorporated by reference), the Service may collect limited personal information, including:

Account information (username, email address);
Professional affiliation verification data;
Technical and usage data via cookies and similar technologies;
Communication records.

No payment or financial information is collected or stored. The Privacy Policy provides complete details regarding data collection, use, and retention.

5.2 Cookies

The Service uses essential, functional, and analytics cookies. You can manage cookie preferences via:

Browser settings;
Our cookie preference center (if available);
Third-party cookie management tools;
Opt-out mechanisms provided by analytics providers.

Note: Disabling certain essential cookies may impair website functionality and your ability to use the Service.

5.3 Data Breach Notification

In the event Learn Peptide becomes aware of a data breach, security incident, or unauthorized access affecting your personal information, Learn Peptide will:

(a) Notify you without unreasonable delay, consistent with applicable law (typically within 30-60 days);

(b) Provide information about the nature of the breach, categories of information involved, and recommended protective steps;

(d) Make reasonable efforts to prevent or mitigate harm.

This notification obligation does not waive the liability limitations in Section 10, except as provided in Section 10.3 (exceptions for data breaches caused by the Company’s gross negligence or failure to maintain reasonable security).

6\. NO PROFESSIONAL ADVICE; DISCLAIMERS

6.1 No Professional Relationship

Access to the Service does NOT create:

Any professional relationship (attorney-client, physician-patient, licensed researcher relationship, or otherwise);
Any duty of care owed by the Company to you;
Any obligation for the Company to provide personalized advice, recommendations, or guidance;
Any fiduciary relationship.

6.2 Informational Only; Independent Verification Required

All content on the Service, including scientific information, educational materials, references to third-party resources, and any other information, is provided:

For informational and educational purposes ONLY;
Without verification as to current accuracy, completeness, or scientific validity;
“AS-IS” and without representation that it is suitable for your specific circumstances;
Without any guarantee of reliability, applicability, or suitability.

You must independently:

Verify all scientific information before reliance;
Consult with qualified institutional advisors, institutional review boards, compliance officers, and other professionals;
Ensure compliance with institutional policies and ethical requirements;
Assess the appropriateness and safety of any information for your specific research context;
Evaluate whether information complies with applicable law and institutional policy.

6.3 Not a Substitute for Professional Guidance

Content does NOT constitute and should NOT be construed as:

Medical, clinical, therapeutic, diagnostic, or treatment advice;
Legal, regulatory, or compliance guidance;
Safety or hazard assessment;
Institutional approval or authorization;
Professional advice of any kind from a licensed professional.

6.4 Third-Party Content and References

References to third-party products, services, vendors, suppliers, or resources (including external websites, publications, scientific papers, suppliers, or laboratories):

Do NOT constitute endorsements, recommendations, or guarantees;
Are provided for reference and educational purposes only;
Do NOT imply that the Company has verified the safety, legality, reliability, or legitimacy of such third parties;
Do NOT create any responsibility for the Company regarding third-party conduct, content, availability, or compliance;
May be outdated, inaccurate, or no longer available.

You are solely responsible for independently evaluating third-party vendors, suppliers, and information for compliance with applicable law and appropriateness for your research.

7\. USER CONDUCT; PROHIBITED USES

7.1 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

(a) Use the Service for any unlawful, fraudulent, or deceptive purpose;

(b) Attempt to synthesize, produce, procure, or obtain compounds for illegal, unsafe, or unauthorized use;

(d) Violate export control laws, economic sanctions laws, or laws prohibiting trade with certain jurisdictions or persons;

(e) Infringe or violate the intellectual property rights, publicity rights, privacy rights, or other rights of Learn Peptide or third parties;

(f) Attempt to bypass, circumvent, or disable security controls, authentication mechanisms, or access restrictions;

(g) Mine, scrape, harvest, or extract data from the Service in violation of these Terms;

(h) Post, transmit, or introduce malware, viruses, harmful code, or any malicious or disruptive technology;

(i) Engage in harassment, threatening behavior, discrimination, or abuse directed at the Company or other users;

(j) Violate any term of these Terms or the Privacy Policy;

(k) Use the Service in any manner that violates applicable law or regulation.

The Company reserves the right to investigate violations and take appropriate action, including account termination and legal proceedings.

8\. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY; LIMITED LICENSE

8.1 Ownership

The Service and all content, including text, graphics, logos, images, software, source code, databases, and design, are owned by the Company, its affiliates, or their respective licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws.

8.2 Limited License Grant

Subject to these Terms and your compliance herewith, the Company grants you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to:

Access the Service via the web interface;
View, download, and print content for your personal, non-commercial educational or research use;
Share content with members of your institution in connection with legitimate supervised research.

You may NOT:

Reproduce, republish, or distribute content outside your institution;
Create derivative works, modifications, or adaptations;
Use any content or information for commercial purposes or sale;
Use any content or information to develop competing services or platforms;
Mirror, cache, reverse-engineer, or reproduce the Service’s architecture, design, or functionality;
Automate access to the Service or engage in systematic data scraping;
Remove or obscure any proprietary notices, labels, or marks.

This license is personal to you and terminates immediately upon termination of these Terms for any reason.

9\. DISCLAIMERS

9.1 AS-IS SERVICE

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, COMPLETENESS, OR CURRENTNESS.

THE COMPANY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT:

The Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from harmful components;
Any defects in the Service will be corrected;
The Service, servers, or information will be free from viruses or other harmful components;
The quality of the Service will meet your expectations;
Any information is accurate, complete, timely, or suitable for your purposes.

9.2 Scientific Content – Evolution and Limitations

Scientific information and research methodologies evolve continuously. You acknowledge that:

Information on the Service may be incomplete, outdated, or superseded by more recent research;
Scientific consensus may change, and previously accepted information may be revised;
The Service does not update information in real-time or guarantee currency;
You must independently verify and stay current with scientific literature;
You must consult with qualified scientific advisors regarding applicability to your research.

10\. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

10.1 LIMITATION OF INDIRECT AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER THE COMPANY NOR ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUES, LOST DATA, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, REPUTATIONAL HARM, OR COST OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS, THE SERVICE, OR YOUR USE THEREOF, EVEN IF THE COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory upon which the claim is based (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise) and shall survive any termination or expiration of these Terms.

10.2 CAP ON DIRECT LIABILITY

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 10.3, THE COMPANY’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR DIRECT DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, THE SERVICE, OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF:

(A) THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO THE COMPANY FOR ACCESS TO THE SERVICE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM (OR, IF NO PAYMENT HAS BEEN MADE, ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS [US $100]); OR

(B) DIRECT PROVABLE DAMAGES LIMITED TO YOUR ACTUAL, QUANTIFIABLE MONETARY LOSSES.

This cap applies on a cumulative basis for all claims in the aggregate, whether such claims arise in a single event or multiple events during a twelve (12) month period.

10.3 EXCEPTIONS TO LIABILITY LIMITATIONS

The limitations in Sections 10.1 and 10.2 shall NOT apply to:

(a) Gross Negligence or Willful Misconduct: Claims arising from the Company’s gross negligence, willful misconduct, fraud, or criminal conduct;

(b) Data Breaches and Security: Claims arising from unauthorized disclosure of your personal information due to the Company’s failure to maintain reasonable security measures or breach of the Company’s obligations under the Privacy Policy (to the extent permitted by law);

(c) Statutory Violations: Claims arising from the Company’s material violation of non-waivable statutory rights, including:

Data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, CPRA)
Consumer protection statutes
Privacy laws
Anti-spam laws (CAN-SPAM Act)
Unfair competition laws
Other non-waivable statutory requirements

(d) Indemnification: Claims covered by Section 11 (Indemnification), which are subject to that section’s terms and limitations;

(e) Bodily Injury or Death: Claims for personal injury, bodily harm, or death, to the extent such liability cannot be disclaimed under applicable law;

(f) Intellectual Property Indemnification: The Company’s indemnification obligations for third-party claims of intellectual property infringement;

(g) Explicit Assumptions of Risk: Nothing in this section limits liability for risks that you have explicitly agreed to assume in a separate written agreement or acknowledgment signed by an authorized Company representative.

Where a claim arises from the joint or comparative negligence of you and the Company, your ability to recover shall be limited to the extent of the Company’s comparative fault, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or arbitrator.

10.4 Allocation of Risk

You acknowledge that these limitation-of-liability provisions represent a material inducement to the Company to provide this Service at no cost. You agree that:

These limitations are fundamental elements of the bargain between you and the Company;
The pricing and terms of the Service reflect the allocation of risk set forth herein;
Absent these limitations, the Company would not offer the Service;
You have had an opportunity to negotiate these terms (or to seek legal advice regarding them).

11\. INDEMNIFICATION

11.1 User Indemnification Obligation

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any third-party claims, demands, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs) arising from or related to:

(a) Your violation or alleged violation of these Terms;

(b) Your violation of applicable law, including export control, sanctions, or local research regulations;

(d) Your use of information from the Service to conduct activities that violate these Terms or applicable law;

(e) Your misuse of the Service for purposes other than legitimate, supervised scientific research;

(f) Your unauthorized disclosure or use of confidential information;

(g) Your negligence, gross negligence, willful misconduct, or fraud in connection with the Service;

(h) Your violation of Section 3.2 (Prohibited Uses) or Section 7.1 (Prohibited Activities).

11.2 Company NOT Indemnified For

Notwithstanding Section 11.1, you shall have no obligation to indemnify the Company to the extent any claim arises from:

(a) The Company’s own negligence, gross negligence, willful misconduct, or violation of law;

(b) The Company’s material breach of these Terms or applicable law;

(d) The Company’s unauthorized use, disclosure, or mishandling of your personal information;

(e) The Company’s failure to maintain reasonable security or confidentiality of the Service or your data;

(f) Claims arising solely from the Company’s actions, independent of any user conduct or violation.

Where a claim arises from the joint or comparative negligence or fault of you and the Company, your indemnification obligation shall be limited to the extent of your comparative fault, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or arbitrator.

11.3 Conditions of Indemnification

Your indemnification obligations are conditioned upon:

(a) The Company providing you with prompt written notice of any claim (within thirty days of becoming aware thereof);

(b) You having sole control of the defense and settlement of the claim (provided that you shall not settle any claim or admit liability on behalf of the Company without the Company’s prior written consent, not to be unreasonably withheld);

(d) The Company not settling any claim without your prior written consent.

11.4 Temporal Limitation on Indemnity

No indemnification claim may be brought more than three (3) years after the event giving rise to the claim. Claims for which the Company fails to provide notice within thirty (30) days of becoming aware shall be waived.

11.5 Exclusive Remedy

Subject to Section 10 (Limitation of Liability), indemnification shall be the exclusive remedy for third-party claims covered by this Section 11.

12\. SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION

12.1 Termination for Cause

The Company may suspend or terminate your access to the Service immediately, with or without notice, if:

(a) You violate any material provision of these Terms and fail to cure such violation within fifteen (15) days of written notice from the Company (except in cases of fraud, IP infringement, security threats, or violations of Section 3.2, which may result in immediate termination without opportunity to cure);

(b) You engage in fraud, misrepresentation, or submit false qualification information;

(c) You violate applicable law, including export controls, sanctions regulations, data protection laws, or local research regulations;

(d) Your conduct threatens the security or functionality of the Service, infringes intellectual property, violates the rights of third parties, or violates Section 7.1;

(e) You use the Service for purposes other than legitimate, supervised scientific research;

(f) Your account demonstrates a pattern of unauthorized, suspicious, or prohibited activity;

(g) The Company receives notice from legal authorities or regulators requiring discontinuation of service to your account;

(h) You violate any prohibition set forth in Sections 3.2 or 7.1.

12.2 Termination Without Cause

In the rare event the Company must discontinue the Service entirely or cease all operations, the Company may terminate all user accounts with thirty (30) calendar days’ advance written notice via email to the address on file. This right to terminate without cause applies only to complete service discontinuation, not to individual user termination.

12.3 Survival Upon Termination

Upon termination for any reason:

(a) Your license to access the Service immediately ceases;

(b) Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in full force and effect, including Sections 6 (No Professional Advice), 8 (Intellectual Property), 9 (Disclaimers), 10 (Limitation of Liability), 11 (Indemnification), and 13 (Governing Law and Dispute Resolution);

(d) Deletion of your account and data shall proceed in accordance with the Privacy Policy and applicable law;

(e) The Company’s obligations regarding data retention, breach notification, and data subject rights survive as set forth in the Privacy Policy.

12.4 Effect of Cure

Where you are given an opportunity to cure a material breach as described in Section 12.1, timely and good-faith cure of such breach shall restore your access and shall not bar continued use of the Service. The Company will not penalize users for good-faith attempts to achieve compliance.

12.5 Termination Not a Waiver

The Company’s failure to immediately terminate your access upon a violation does not constitute a waiver of the right to terminate or enforce other remedies, nor does it waive the right to terminate for subsequent or continuing violations.

13\. GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTE RESOLUTION

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of **** the United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply.

13.2 Informal Resolution (Prerequisite to Formal Proceedings)

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution proceeding (arbitration or litigation), the parties agree to attempt informal resolution by:

(a) You sending written notice of the dispute using the contact page with a clear description of the dispute, the harm you claim, and the specific relief you seek;

(b) The Company responding within thirty (30) days with a good-faith attempt to resolve the matter;

(c) If unresolved within thirty (30) days of your initial notice, either party may initiate formal dispute resolution as set forth in Section 13.3 or 13.4 (as applicable).

13.3 Binding Arbitration

13.3.1 Scope of Arbitration

Except as provided in Section 13.4, any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Service, the Privacy Policy, or the relationship between the parties (including contract formation, breach, tort claims, regulatory claims, and statutory claims) shall be resolved by final and binding arbitration administered by JAMS (Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services) or, if JAMS declines or is unavailable, by the American Arbitration Association (AAA), in accordance with:

For claims by Users: JAMS Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures, or if JAMS is unavailable, the AAA Consumer Arbitration Rules (whichever is elected by the User)
For claims by the Company: JAMS Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures
In either case: the rules applicable to the party initiating the arbitration

13.3.2 Arbitration Procedures

(a) Seat and Language: Arbitration shall be conducted in the United States or at another mutually agreeable location). Proceedings shall be conducted in English.

(b) Arbitrator: The dispute shall be resolved by a single arbitrator selected in accordance with the applicable JAMS or AAA rules. The arbitrator shall have authority to award any relief that a court of competent jurisdiction could award, including attorneys’ fees where authorized by law.

(c) Discovery: The parties shall be entitled to discovery sufficient to adequately arbitrate the claim, as determined by the arbitrator, consistent with the applicable arbitration rules.

(d) Award and Enforcement: The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

(e) Cost Allocation: Each party shall pay its own attorneys’ fees and costs, except that:

If you initiate arbitration, the Company shall pay the arbitrator’s fees and administrative costs (consistent with applicable law);
If the Company initiates arbitration, you shall pay only your proportionate share of administrative costs, not to exceed your proportionate share in court litigation;
You shall not be required to pay any fees, costs, or expenses that you would not be required to pay if the claim were brought in court.

13.3.3 Class Action Waiver

EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU AND THE COMPANY AGREE THAT EACH PARTY MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLASS, COLLECTIVE, REPRESENTATIVE, CONSOLIDATION, OR MASS ACTION PROCEEDING (INCLUDING CLASS ARBITRATIONS).

THE ARBITRATOR DOES NOT HAVE AUTHORITY TO HEAR CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE CLAIMS AND CANNOT CONSOLIDATE CLAIMS OF MULTIPLE PARTIES.

If this class action waiver is determined to be unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, then arbitration shall not apply to any dispute, and the dispute shall be brought in court as set forth in Section 13.5.

13.4 Exceptions to Arbitration – Litigation in Court

Notwithstanding Section 13.3, the following claims and remedies are NOT subject to arbitration and may be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction:

(a) Small Claims Court: Individual claims that fall within the jurisdiction of a small claims court (as defined by applicable state or local law) may, at the claimant’s election, be brought in small claims court instead of arbitration.

(b) Injunctive Relief: Either party may seek temporary, preliminary, or permanent injunctive relief, restraining orders, or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to:

Prevent irreparable harm, unauthorized access, or imminent patent/trademark/trade secret infringement;
Protect intellectual property rights or confidential information;
Enforce non-disparagement, confidentiality, or similar obligations.

Such court proceedings for injunctive relief do not waive the right to arbitrate other claims.

(c) Statutory Violations: Claims arising from alleged violations of non-waivable consumer protection laws, data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, CPRA), privacy laws, anti-spam laws, or similar statutes may be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction where the applicable statute explicitly authorizes court jurisdiction. The court shall, on motion, require arbitration to the extent permitted by law.

13.5 Exclusive Venue for Litigation

To the extent any claims are brought in court (rather than arbitration), the parties agree that exclusive jurisdiction and venue shall be determined by the Company. Each party consents to personal jurisdiction in such courts.

13.6 Survival of Dispute Resolution Provisions

This Section 13 shall survive any termination of these Terms, the Service, or the relationship between the parties.

14\. EXPORT CONTROLS; SANCTIONS COMPLIANCE

14.1 Export Control Compliance

You agree to comply with all applicable export control laws, including:

The Export Administration Regulations (EAR);
The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR);
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions programs;
Any similar export or sanctions laws in your jurisdiction.

14.2 User Certification and Representations

You explicitly represent and warrant that:

(a) You are not a U.S. person, foreign person, or entity subject to U.S. export control restrictions;

(b) You are not located in, organized under the laws of, or ordinarily resident in any country subject to comprehensive U.S. sanctions (currently: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria), and you will not access the Service from or through such a jurisdiction;

(c) You are not listed on any U.S. government restricted-party list, including the OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Entity List, or any comparable list;

(d) You are not owned, controlled by, or acting on behalf of any entity or person listed on such restricted-party lists;

(e) You will not use the Service or information obtained therefrom to facilitate any activity that would violate export controls, sanctions laws, or restrictions on trade with prohibited parties or jurisdictions;

(f) You will not share access, credentials, or information with any prohibited party.

14.3 Compliance Certification

You certify the accuracy and truthfulness of the representations in Section 14.2 as of the date of registration and on a continuing basis. The Company may require recertification at any time. Misrepresentation of compliance status or violation of export controls and sanctions laws is grounds for immediate account termination and may result in legal action and reporting to appropriate authorities.

14.4 No Responsibility for User Verification

The Company does not independently verify your compliance with export controls or sanctions laws beyond automated checks. You are solely responsible for self-assessment and ongoing compliance.

15\. ASSIGNMENT; SEVERABILITY; WAIVER

15.1 Assignment

The Company may assign these Terms, its rights, or its obligations to any affiliate, successor, or third party without your consent. You may not assign these Terms or your rights hereunder without the Company’s prior written consent.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if such modification is not possible, shall be severed. The remaining provisions of these Terms shall continue in full force and effect.

15.3 Waiver

The Company’s failure to enforce any provision of these Terms at any time does not constitute a waiver of that provision or the right to enforce it at a later time. No waiver by the Company is effective unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative.

16\. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; MODIFICATIONS

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other policies posted on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the Service and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether written or oral.

16.2 Amendment and Modification Rights

The Company reserves the right to modify, amend, supplement, or replace these Terms at any time, in its sole discretion, including to reflect changes in applicable law, business practices, technical capabilities, or operational requirements. Modifications may be made for any reason or for no stated reason.

16.3 Notice of Changes

The Company will provide notice of changes to these Terms by:

Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this document;
Posting prominent notices on the Service;
Sending email notification to registered users (where feasible);
Any other means the Company deems appropriate.

16.4 Acceptance of Changes

For non-material changes: Your continued access to or use of the Service following posting of changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

For material changes: The Company will provide at least thirty (30) days’ advance notice. If you do not accept the material changes, you may terminate your account and cease using the Service. Your continued use following the effective date of material changes constitutes acceptance.

17\. CONTACT INFORMATION

17.1 Service Inquiries

For questions, feedback, or other inquiries regarding the Service, contact us via the contact page listed on this website.

17.2 Dispute Notice

For dispute resolution or legal notices, use the contact method specified in Section 13.2 (Informal Resolution).

18\. ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND BINDING ACCEPTANCE

BY REGISTERING FOR OR USING THE SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE, REPRESENT, WARRANT, AND AGREE THAT:

1. You have thoroughly read, understood, and accepted these Terms in their entirety; 2. You possess the legal capacity and authority to agree to be bound by these Terms; 3. You are at least twenty-one (21) years of age; 4. You are qualified laboratory personnel or affiliated institutional researchers and will use the Service for legitimate scientific research purposes only; 5. You understand and acknowledge that research peptides are NOT approved for human or animal consumption, application, injection, ingestion, or use; 6. You will not use the Service or information obtained therefrom for any purpose other than legitimate, supervised laboratory research; 7. You are solely responsible for compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, institutional policies, and ethical requirements; 8. You assume all risks associated with accessing and using the Service; 9. You agree to be legally bound by all provisions of these Terms and the Privacy Policy; 10. You agree to the limitation of liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution provisions herein, including binding arbitration and class action waiver (to the extent permitted by law).

This Terms & Conditions agreement is effective as of the date first written above. Your continued use of the Service following any modification constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. You are responsible for periodically reviewing these Terms for updates and changes.