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Research Use Only Disclaimer

The unambiguous research-use-only notice: our products are not drugs, not supplements, not for human or animal consumption, and not FDA-approved for any purpose.

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For Laboratory Research Use Only

Products sold on this site are intended exclusively for in-vitro laboratory research by qualified professionals. They are not drugs, not dietary supplements, not foods, not cosmetics, and not medical devices. They are not FDA-approved to diagnose, treat, cure, prevent, or mitigate any disease, illness, or health condition. They are not for human or animal consumption under any circumstances.

Draft — pending counsel review. This document is a draft based on industry best practices and competitor analysis. It has not been reviewed by a licensed attorney and should not be relied upon as the operative policy until it has been. Do not launch without sign-off from counsel experienced with FDA / FFDCA and e-commerce compliance.

1. Scope

This Disclaimer applies to every product, service, page, image, description, certificate of analysis, technical data sheet, and any other content published by [ENTITY_NAME] on ascendbiolabs.com (collectively, the “Site”). It is incorporated by reference into our Terms of Service and is binding on every visitor, registered user, and purchaser.

2. Research Use Only — Not For Human Or Animal Consumption

All products offered for sale on this site are intended strictly and exclusively for in-vitro laboratory research by qualified professionals. They are not for human consumption. They are not for animal consumption. They are not to be ingested, injected, inhaled, absorbed, administered, or introduced into any living organism by any means, for any purpose, under any circumstances.

If you are not purchasing for legitimate in-vitro research, do not purchase from this Site. If you cannot agree to this restriction, do not purchase from this Site.

3. Not Evaluated Or Approved By The FDA

The statements and products on this Site have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and are not approved by the FDA to prevent, diagnose, treat, cure, or mitigate any disease, illness, or medical condition in humans or animals. No information on this Site should be interpreted as a medical, therapeutic, diagnostic, or efficacy claim.

4. Not A Drug, Food, Supplement, Cosmetic, Or Medical Device

Our products are none of the following:

  • a drug, prescription medication, or compounded pharmaceutical;
  • a food, food additive, beverage, or food ingredient;
  • a dietary supplement or nutritional product;
  • a cosmetic or personal-care product;
  • a medical device or diagnostic tool;
  • a household chemical or consumer product.

[ENTITY_NAME] is a research-chemical supplier. We are not a compounding pharmacy as defined in Section 503A of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. We are not an outsourcing facility as defined in Section 503B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. We do not hold and do not claim any registration, license, or authority to manufacture, compound, dispense, or distribute any product for human or animal use.

5. No Reconstitution, Dosing, Or Administration Guidance

We will not provide — and it is a violation of these terms to request from us — any guidance on reconstitution, dilution, dosing, combination, cycling, administration, injection, or any other preparation for use in or on a living organism. Customer service will refuse such requests. Repeated requests may result in the account being flagged and future orders refused.

6. Qualified Researcher Requirement

By purchasing from this Site, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and are a qualified researcher or otherwise affiliated with a laboratory, academic institution, university, or research-based facility that lawfully uses research chemicals for in-vitro investigation. You further warrant that you will handle, store, and dispose of all products in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and standard laboratory safety practices.

7. No Efficacy Or Therapeutic Claims

No statement on this Site — whether on a product page, a blog post, a marketing email, a certificate of analysis, a customer review, a social media post by us, or any other channel — should be read as a representation that any product is safe, effective, or suitable for any purpose other than in-vitro laboratory research. Any description of structural, functional, or mechanistic properties is provided solely to characterize the research chemical being sold and is not a claim of effect in humans or animals.

8. Related Documents

For the complete agreement governing your use of this Site and your purchases, see our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Acceptable Use Policy.