These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between Amino Saint (“Company,” “we,” Our,” or “us”) and any individual or entity (“User,” “you,” or “Purchaser”) who accesses or uses our website, online store, or services (collectively, the “Site”). By accessing, browsing, or purchasing from this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these terms, you are strictly prohibited from using the Site.
1. Ownership of the Site & Intellectual Property
- Exclusive Property: All content featured or displayed on this Site—including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, digital downloads, product descriptions, data compilations, and software—is the exclusive property of Amino Saint or its content suppliers. All rights are reserved.
- Prohibited Use: Unauthorized reproduction, modification, distribution, transmission, republication, display, or performance of any part of this Site without prior written consent from Amino Saint is strictly prohibited and may result in civil and/or criminal penalties under applicable law.
2. Regulatory Status & Research-Use-Only Products
You explicitly acknowledge, certify, and agree to the following regulatory boundaries:
- Non-Pharmacy Status: Amino Saint is not a compounding pharmacy or chemical compounding facility as defined under Section 503A of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
- Non-Outsourcing Status: Amino Saint is not an outsourcing facility as defined under Section 503B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. We do not compound, manufacture, or dispense drugs for human clinical use or veterinary applications.
- Strict Research Designation: All products sold on this Site are intended strictly for laboratory, analytical, and scientific research purposes only. They are not intended for human or animal consumption, medical use, diagnostic testing, household applications, or any use that would constitute or resemble drug therapy.
- Prohibited Misuse: By purchasing from us, you represent and warrant that you will not use our products in humans or animals; use our products as active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), medical therapies, or clinical materials; or misrepresent, relabel, or present our products as approved for medical, veterinary, or diagnostic applications. Any indication of intent to misuse these products will result in an immediate permanent ban from our platform.
3. Eligibility to Purchase
By placing an order on this Site, you represent and warrant that:
- You are at least 21 years of age and possess the legal capacity to enter into this binding agreement.
- You are purchasing on behalf of yourself, your laboratory, business, or institution for legitimate scientific research purposes only.
- You possess the specific knowledge, safety training, specialized equipment, and facilities required to safely handle, store, and utilize research chemicals and peptides.
- We reserve the right to refuse service, cancel orders, or restrict access to our products at our sole discretion if we suspect misuse, misrepresentation, or violation of these Terms.
4. User Responsibilities & Assumption of Risk
- Inherent Risks: You acknowledge that research chemicals and peptides may pose inherent risks, including but not limited to safety hazards, toxicity, handling dangers, and fluid regulatory restrictions.
- Compliance with Law: You assume full responsibility for the safe handling, storage, and disposal of all products, as well as ensuring complete compliance with all applicable local, state, federal, and international laws, regulations, and institutional protocols.
- Oversight: You assume full responsibility for the proper training and oversight of any laboratory personnel under your direction who handle these products. Amino Saint is completely absolved of responsibility for any damages, injuries, losses, or legal consequences arising from the improper use, handling, storage, or disposal of our products.
5. No Medical or Professional Advice
- Informational Purposes Only: All content on the Site, including product technical specifications, descriptions, or educational materials, is provided strictly for informational and research reference purposes.
- No Reliance: Nothing on this Site should be interpreted as medical, diagnostic, or treatment advice. You should not rely on any content as a substitute for professional scientific literature or consultation. We do not endorse or recommend any specific usage, dosage, biological protocol, or application of our products.
6. Product Information, Availability & Pricing
- Accuracy Efforts: We make reasonable efforts to ensure that product details, pricing, and availability are accurate and up to date. However, we do not warrant that the Site will be error-free, complete, or current at all times.
- Rights to Modify: We reserve the right to correct any errors or omissions, change or update product info at any time without prior notice, and modify or discontinue products or adjust pricing at our sole discretion.
- Typographical Errors: If a product is listed at an incorrect price due to a system or typographical error, we reserve the right to cancel any orders made for such product, whether or not the order has been confirmed or payment processed. If payment has been processed, we will issue a credit or refund for the incorrect amount.
7. Order Acceptance & Payment
- Offers to Purchase: All orders placed through the Site represent offers to purchase products subject to our review and acceptance. We reserve the right to accept or reject any order for any reason, including concerns about regulatory risk, potential misuse, or product availability.
- Authorized Payment: Payment must be made via the accepted payment processing methods displayed at checkout. By submitting payment information, you represent that you are authorized to use the chosen payment method and that the provided details are complete and accurate.
8. Shipping, Delivery & Risk of Loss
- Address Accuracy: We ship products to the specific destination address provided by the user at checkout. The buyer bears full legal responsibility for providing flawless shipping details.
- Transfer of Risk: Once an order is handed over to the logistics carrier, risk of loss, physical damage, or delivery delays transfers entirely to you. Please refer to our standalone Shipping Policy for complete details on carrier guidelines, transit times, and packaging specifications.
9. Returns and Refunds
- Strict Final Sale: Due to the specialized scientific and sensitive laboratory nature of our research products, all sales are final.
- Separate Policy: No returns, refunds, or exchanges are permitted under any circumstances except under strictly regulated damage exceptions. Please refer directly to our standalone Refund & Return Policy for complete terms, reporting windows, and mandatory photographic evidence requirements.
10. Indemnification Agreement
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Amino Saint, its owners, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, costs, losses, or legal actions (including attorney’s fees) arising out of or related to:
- Your purchase, handling, use, or misuse of our products.
- Your violation of any provision within these Terms.
- Your violation of any applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations.
- Any third-party claims arising from your actions or omissions in connection with our products.
11. Comprehensive Limitation of Liability
- Maximum Exclusion: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Amino Saint shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the Site, your inability to use the Site, or your purchase and handling of our products.
- Liability Cap: In no event shall our total aggregate liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action exceed the exact dollar amount paid by you to Amino Saint for the specific product(s) giving rise to the claim.
12. No Warranties
- “As Is” Basis: All products, services, and website content are provided strictly “as is” and “as available,” without any warranties of any kind, express or implied.
- Disclaimers: We explicitly disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular scientific purpose, performance, or non-infringement. We do not guarantee that the Site will operate uninterrupted or that our products will meet your specific research goals or yield reproducible results.
13. Termination of Contract
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site, cancel pending orders, or refuse future service immediately and at our sole discretion, without prior notice, if you:
- Violate any part of these binding Terms.
- Misuse our products or provide misleading information regarding your research intentions.
- Engage in fraudulent, abusive, or harmful behavior toward our company, staff, or infrastructure.
14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
- Applicable Law: These Terms and any disputes arising out of or related to your use of the Site or purchase of products shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
- Exclusive Venue: You explicitly agree that any legal action, lawsuit, or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Austin, Texas, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of these courts.
15. Severability and Entire Agreement
- Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that specific provision shall be deemed severed, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
- Entirety: These Terms, together with our standalone Shipping Policy, Refund & Return Policy, and Research Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and Amino Saint, superseding any prior contemporaneous agreements or communications, whether oral or written.
16. Contact Information
For legal inquiries, policy questions, or general support regarding these Terms, please contact our administrative desk at:
- Email: [email protected]