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Research use policy
Last updated: June 13, 2026
Prototides supplies materials strictly for qualified laboratory research use only. By accessing this website, purchasing products, or using any information provided by Prototides, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Research use only
All products sold by Prototides are offered solely for lawful in-vitro laboratory research purposes. Products are not intended for human consumption, veterinary use, household use, food use, cosmetic use, supplement use, therapeutic use, diagnostic use, or any other use outside qualified laboratory research.
Products are not sold as drugs, medicines, biologics, dietary supplements, foods, cosmetics, medical devices, or consumer products.
2. Not for human or veterinary use
Products supplied by Prototides must not be used in or on humans or animals under any circumstances. This includes, but is not limited to, ingestion, injection, inhalation, topical application, implantation, compounding for personal use, or administration by any route.
No product sold by Prototides is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, mitigate, or prevent any disease, condition, symptom, injury, or disorder.
3. No medical, health, or performance claims
Prototides does not provide medical advice, dosing guidance, treatment recommendations, health claims, performance claims, cosmetic claims, or instructions for human or veterinary use.
Any information provided on this website is for product identification, documentation, handling, storage, and research-context reference only. It must not be interpreted as a recommendation for clinical, personal, therapeutic, cosmetic, supplement, dietary, or veterinary use.
Customers are responsible for ensuring that all research activities are conducted lawfully, ethically, and in accordance with applicable institutional, local, state, federal, and international requirements.
4. Buyer qualification and responsibility
By purchasing from Prototides, the customer represents and warrants that:
- The products will be used only for lawful in-vitro laboratory research.
- The products will not be used for human or veterinary consumption or administration.
- The customer is knowledgeable in the proper handling, storage, and disposal of research materials.
- The customer is responsible for complying with all applicable laws, regulations, institutional rules, and safety requirements.
- The customer will not resell, relabel, redistribute, or market the products for any prohibited use.
- The customer will not use Prototides products to make medical, therapeutic, diagnostic, cosmetic, supplement, food, drug, or performance-related claims.
Prototides reserves the right to refuse, cancel, or limit any order if we believe the products may be misused, misrepresented, or purchased for purposes inconsistent with this policy.
5. Product documentation
Where available, Prototides provides product documentation such as lot numbers, certificates of analysis, purity information, analytical references, and storage guidance. These documents are provided for research documentation and product identification purposes only.
Product documentation does not imply approval for human use, veterinary use, clinical use, diagnostic use, therapeutic use, cosmetic use, food use, supplement use, or drug use.
6. Handling and storage
Customers are responsible for proper handling, storage, and disposal of all materials purchased from Prototides. Research materials should be handled only by individuals trained in appropriate laboratory safety practices.
Products should be stored according to the storage guidance provided on the product page, label, or product documentation. Failure to store or handle materials properly may affect product integrity.
7. Compliance with laws
Customers are solely responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable laws and regulations in their jurisdiction before purchasing, possessing, storing, handling, using, or disposing of any product supplied by Prototides.
Prototides makes no representation that any product is lawful for a specific customer, institution, jurisdiction, research application, or intended use.
8. Prohibited uses
Products purchased from Prototides may not be used for:
- Human consumption or administration.
- Veterinary consumption or administration.
- Diagnosis, treatment, cure, mitigation, or prevention of disease.
- Compounding, manufacturing, or preparation of drugs, supplements, foods, cosmetics, or consumer products.
- Clinical, therapeutic, cosmetic, performance, or personal experimentation.
- Resale or redistribution for any prohibited or unauthorized use.
- Any activity that violates applicable law, regulation, or institutional policy.
9. No professional advice
Nothing on this website should be considered medical, veterinary, legal, regulatory, or professional advice. Customers should consult qualified professionals and applicable regulatory authorities when determining whether a product, purchase, or research activity is appropriate and lawful.
10. Order review and refusal
Prototides may review orders for consistency with this Research Use Policy. We reserve the right to refuse service, cancel orders, request additional confirmation, or restrict purchases where misuse, misrepresentation, or non-research intent is suspected.
11. Customer acknowledgement
By placing an order with Prototides, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Research Use Policy. You further confirm that all products purchased from Prototides are intended solely for lawful in-vitro laboratory research use and are not intended for human or veterinary consumption, diagnostic use, therapeutic use, food use, supplement use, cosmetic use, or any other prohibited use.
Buyer acknowledgement
“I confirm that all products in my order are intended solely for lawful in-vitro laboratory research use only. I understand these products are not for human or veterinary consumption, diagnostic use, therapeutic use, food use, supplement use, cosmetic use, or any other prohibited use.”
12. Contact
Questions regarding product documentation, lot information, or research-use policy clarification may be directed to: [email protected]