Terms and Conditions
Last updated: March 12, 2025
Welcome to Ethical Peptides. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before using our services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account, placing an order, or otherwise using the Ethical Peptides platform ("Platform"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, our Privacy Policy, and any other policies referenced herein. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use our Platform.
2. Description of Services
Ethical Peptides provides a platform for research-grade peptides. Our products are intended for:
- Research use only: Our peptides are sold for in vitro research, laboratory use, and educational purposes only
- Qualified professionals: By using our Platform, you represent that you are a qualified researcher, scientist, or professional authorized to handle and use such materials in compliance with applicable laws
We do not endorse, support, or encourage any use of our products for human consumption, diagnostic purposes, or therapeutic applications outside of authorized research contexts.
3. Account Registration and Responsibilities
3.1 Registration
To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
- Maintain and promptly update your account information
- Keep your password confidential and secure
- Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
3.2 Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or suspected breach of security. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account.
3.3 Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms, harms other users, or is otherwise harmful to the Platform.
You may close your account at any time by contacting us. Upon closure, your right to use the Platform ceases immediately.
4. Orders and Payment
4.1 Order Placement
When you place an order, you make an offer to purchase the products subject to these Terms. We reserve the right to accept or reject orders at our sole discretion. Order acceptance is confirmed when we send an order confirmation email.
4.2 Pricing and Availability
All prices are displayed in the currency indicated and are subject to change without notice. We strive to ensure accuracy but errors may occur; we reserve the right to correct pricing errors and cancel orders placed at incorrect prices. Product availability is subject to change.
4.3 Payment
You agree to pay all fees and charges associated with your order at the rates in effect when the charges are incurred. We accept payment methods as displayed on the Platform. By providing payment information, you represent that you are authorized to use the chosen payment method.
4.4 Taxes
You are responsible for any applicable sales tax, VAT, import duties, or other taxes imposed on your order, unless we are required by law to collect such taxes.
4.5 Refunds and Cancellations
Refund and cancellation policies are as specified in our order confirmation and on the Platform. We will process valid refund requests in accordance with our policy. Orders may be cancelled before shipment at our discretion.
5. Shipping and Delivery
- Shipping times: Estimated delivery times are provided for reference only and are not guaranteed
- Risk of loss: Risk of loss and title for products pass to you upon delivery to the carrier
- International orders: You are responsible for complying with all import laws and regulations in your jurisdiction. We may require additional documentation for international shipments
- Restrictions: We do not ship to certain countries or regions where the import or use of our products is restricted by law
6. Use of the Platform
6.1 Permitted Use
You agree to use the Platform only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may not:
- Use the Platform for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
- Infringe the intellectual property or other rights of Ethical Peptides or third parties
- Transmit any malware, viruses, or other harmful code
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, networks, or other users' accounts
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Platform without our prior written consent
- Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Platform
6.2 Prohibited Uses of Products
Our products are for research use only. You agree not to:
- Use products for human or animal consumption, cosmetic application, or therapeutic use
- Resell or redistribute products to unauthorized third parties
- Use products in violation of any applicable laws, regulations, or institutional guidelines
7. Intellectual Property
All content on the Platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and design, is the property of Ethical Peptides or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or create derivative works from any Platform content without our express written permission.
8. Disclaimers
8.1 Products
THE PRODUCTS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE PRODUCTS' FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE PRODUCTS WILL MEET YOUR SPECIFIC RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS.
8.2 Platform
THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:
- ETHICAL PEPTIDES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL
- OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE PLATFORM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM
- WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PLATFORM, UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO YOUR DATA, OR ANY THIRD-PARTY CONDUCT
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES; IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, OUR LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ethical Peptides, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Platform; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party rights; or (d) any dispute between you and a third party.
11. Privacy
Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Platform, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.
12. Modifications
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we may also send you an email or display a prominent notice on the Platform.
Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Platform.
13. General Provisions
13.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Ethical Peptides regarding the Platform and supersede any prior agreements.
13.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
13.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
13.4 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Ethical Peptides operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
13.5 Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Platform shall be resolved through binding arbitration or the courts of our jurisdiction, as applicable. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
14. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at hello@ethicalpeptides.com or visit https://www.ethicalpeptides.com.