Research Use Only Policy

1. Purpose and Scope

Alpha Carbon Labs™ ("we," "our," or "us") is a supplier of research materials intended solely for nonclinical laboratory research. This Research Use Only Policy ("Policy") sets out the terms under which our products are sold and may be used. It applies to every purchase made through this website and to every person or organization that buys, receives, or handles our products.

2. Intended Use

Our products are sold strictly as laboratory research chemicals. They are intended for use only by qualified researchers, technicians, and institutional personnel in controlled laboratory settings for purposes such as:

• In vitro and in vivo nonclinical laboratory studies
• Analytical testing and reference-standard work
• Method development and validation
• Basic scientific and educational research

All materials are manufactured, labeled, and sold for research use only. They are not drugs, dietary supplements, cosmetics, medical devices, or foods.

3. Prohibited Uses

By purchasing from Alpha Carbon Labs™, you agree that you will not use, and will not permit others to use, our products:

• In or on humans or animals for any purpose
• For personal, cosmetic, recreational, or performance use
• As a drug, supplement, food, or additive to any of these
• For the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of any disease or condition
• For resale to consumers, or in any product offered for consumer or personal use
• For any unlawful purpose, including manufacture of controlled substances

4. Buyer Eligibility and Responsibilities

Our products are available only to adults who represent, at the time of purchase, that they are:

• At least 18 years of age and legally able to enter into a binding agreement
• A qualified researcher, laboratory professional, or an authorized representative of a research institution, foundation, or analytical laboratory
• Purchasing for legitimate nonclinical laboratory research purposes only

Buyers are solely responsible for determining that their intended use of our materials complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies, and for obtaining any approvals their organization requires before ordering.

5. No FDA Evaluation; Not for Human or Veterinary Use

Statements on this website have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Our products are not approved by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Nothing on this website should be read as guidance for personal use, administration, or self-experimentation. We do not provide dosage, protocol, or administration information, and our materials must never be administered to humans or animals.

6. Product Information and Quality Documentation

We provide analytical documentation to support laboratory use of our materials, including:

• Certificates of Analysis (COAs) available on product pages and on our COA Documents page
• Purity and identity data from independent analytical testing
• Storage and handling information appropriate for laboratory materials

Analytical results are specific to the batch tested. Researchers should independently verify that any material is suitable for their particular application before use.

7. Safety and Handling

Research chemicals carry inherent hazards and should be handled only by trained personnel using appropriate laboratory controls, including suitable personal protective equipment, containment, and waste-disposal procedures. Buyers are responsible for maintaining a safe laboratory environment and for complying with all applicable occupational-safety regulations. Safety data sheets are available on request for our materials.

8. Compliance and Enforcement

We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order, suspend any account, and report misuse to the appropriate authorities where we reasonably believe our products are intended for a prohibited use. Misuse of our products, or any use inconsistent with this Policy, is a material breach of our Terms of Service. By placing an order, you accept this Policy as a condition of sale.

9. Questions

If you have questions about this Policy or whether a planned use is consistent with it, please contact us before ordering.