Terms and Conditions of Sale, Use, and Liability Waiver

Product Condition, Vacuum Seal, Lyophilization Appearance, and Research Handling Disclaimer

This Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the purchaser (hereinafter the “Customer,” “Researcher,” or “End User”) and PepMania LLC, a Maine limited liability company with its principal place of business in York, Maine (hereinafter the “Company”).

By purchasing, receiving, possessing, accessing, or using any product, material, or service provided by the Company, the Customer acknowledges, accepts, and agrees to be legally bound by the following terms and conditions.


1. Scope, Acceptance, and Research-Only Use

All products offered or sold by the Company are strictly for lawful research, laboratory, analytical, or educational purposes only, and are intended solely for use by qualified individuals or entities.

Products are not intended for human or animal consumption, diagnostic use, therapeutic application, or incorporation into food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, or medical treatments under any circumstances.

The Customer affirms that:

  • Products are not FDA-approved and are not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, DEA, or any comparable regulatory body, as they are designated and sold exclusively as non-consumable research materials.
  • No licensure, registration, or regulatory approval is required to purchase or possess these materials due to their investigational, non-consumable classification.
  • Products will only be handled by qualified persons trained in appropriate laboratory procedures, safe handling, storage, and disposal of potentially bioactive compounds.
  • The Customer will not promote, apply, resell, or represent the products for any prohibited purpose.
  • No statements by the Company shall be construed as medical, therapeutic, or diagnostic advice.

2. Mass and Purity Assurance

The Company warrants that, at the time of shipment, all products conform to the stated mass and chemical purity specifications.

No other express or implied warranties are provided, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, experimental outcome, or research result.


3. Vacuum Seal Disclaimer

The presence, absence, or perceived strength of a vacuum seal within a vial does not constitute evidence of defect, contamination, degradation, or loss of integrity.

Vacuum conditions may vary due to factors including, but not limited to:

  • Compound-specific lyophilization parameters
  • Residual gas displacement during freeze-drying
  • Headspace volume and stopper elasticity
  • Temperature, pressure, and altitude changes during shipping
  • Hygroscopic or porous properties inherent to certain compounds

The Customer acknowledges that vacuum perception is not a quality metric, and the Company does not warrant or guarantee a particular vacuum appearance.


4. Lyophilized Material Appearance Disclaimer

Lyophilized materials are inherently fragile.

The presence of a puck that is cracked, fragmented, chipped, dislodged, or loose does not indicate defect, loss of purity, reduced stability, or diminished integrity.

Minor cosmetic changes may occur during shipping or handling due to vibration, pressure fluctuations, or temperature variation. These changes are purely cosmetic and do not alter chemical composition or mass.


5. Reconstitution, Solvent Selection, and pH Responsibility

All outcomes related to reconstitution, dissolution, aggregation, appearance, or experimental performance are solely dependent upon the Customer’s methodologies, including but not limited to:

  • Solvent quality and grade
  • Solvent volume and buffering capacity
  • pH adjustment and stabilization
  • Reconstitution technique
  • Storage conditions

Peptides are highly pH-sensitive. Improper solvents or buffering may result in oxidation, hydrolysis, aggregation, precipitation, or denaturation.
The Company assumes no liability for such outcomes.


6. Post-Delivery Control and Assumption of Risk

Once delivery occurs, the Company has no control over and cannot verify:

  • Handling or storage conditions
  • Reconstitution practices
  • Environmental exposure
  • Tampering, substitution, relabeling, or misuse
  • Actions of third parties

The Customer expressly assumes all post-delivery risk.


7. Independent Verification

If product identity or purity is questioned, verification may be conducted at the Customer’s sole expense by an independent laboratory using accepted analytical methods, including but not limited to:

  • pH analysis
  • UV-Vis spectrophotometry
  • High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
  • Mass spectrometry

Such testing constitutes the exclusive and authoritative method of verification.


8. No Returns, Refunds, or Replacements

A. All sales are final.

Due to the inability to verify post-delivery conditions and the inherent risks of misuse or tampering, the Company does not accept returns, issue refunds, or provide replacements under any circumstances once delivery has occurred.

This policy is strictly enforced without exception.

B. Researcher Certification; Eligibility; Material Misrepresentation

By placing an order, the Customer expressly certifies and warrants that they are purchasing Products solely for lawful research, laboratory, analytical, or educational purposes and that they are a qualified researcher, research institution, laboratory, university, or other entity legally authorized to purchase, possess, and handle research materials.

As a mandatory condition of checkout, the Customer must affirmatively acknowledge and certify this status by selecting the required Researcher Certification checkbox. Submission of an order without truthful qualification is strictly prohibited.

If, at any time before or after a purchase, the Customer states, admits, or otherwise represents that they are not a qualified researcher or were not eligible to purchase the Products under these Terms, such statement may be relied upon by Evolve as evidence that the Customer knowingly made a false and material representation during the ordering process to induce the transaction.

Any false certification or material misrepresentation regarding research status, intended use, eligibility, identity, or authority to purchase constitutes a material breach of this Agreement and may constitute fraudulent procurement of the transaction.

In the event of such a breach, Evolve reserves the right, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, to:

  • Cancel or refuse any pending or future orders;
  • Permanently refuse service or terminate the Customer’s account;
  • Retain any non-recoverable processing fees, shipping costs, administrative expenses, or other costs incurred as a result of the transaction;
  • Deny refunds, credits, replacements, or other discretionary accommodations where permitted by applicable law;
  • Report suspected fraudulent activity to payment processors, financial institutions, law enforcement, regulatory authorities, or other appropriate third parties where legally permitted; and
  • Pursue any other legal or equitable remedies available under applicable law.

The Customer acknowledges that Evolve relies upon the truthfulness of the certifications made during checkout when deciding whether to accept an order, and that Evolve would not have entered into the transaction absent those representations.


9. Payment, Disputes, and Chargebacks

The Customer waives all rights to initiate payment chargebacks, disputes, or reversals.

Any such attempt constitutes a material breach of this Agreement, and the Customer shall be liable for:

  • The full purchase price
  • Collection costs
  • Attorney’s fees
  • All additional losses incurred

The Company reserves the right to pursue civil or criminal remedies and to share relevant information to support service bans.


9A. Cryptocurrency Payments

Cryptocurrency payments are final and irreversible.

The Customer is solely responsible for ensuring the correct token, amount, wallet address, and network are used. The Company is not responsible for lost funds due to mis-sent or misrouted transactions.


10. Shipping, Delivery, and Risk of Loss

All risk of loss transfers to the Customer once a shipment is released to the carrier.

The Company is not liable for loss, delay, seizure, damage, or misdelivery. No reshipments or replacements are provided, regardless of insurance status.


11. Force Majeure

The Company is not responsible for delays caused by events beyond its control, including weather, customs, labor disruptions, pandemics, or carrier failures.

Delivery estimates are non-binding.


12. Indemnification and Limitation of Liability

The Customer agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company and its affiliates from all claims arising from misuse, mislabeling, regulatory violations, or third-party actions.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages.


13. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property remains the exclusive property of the Company or its licensors. No license or rights are granted unless expressly stated in writing.


14. Confidentiality

All non-public information is confidential and may not be disclosed. This obligation survives termination for five (5) years.


15. Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Arbitration

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Maine.

At the Company’s sole discretion, disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration or exclusively in the state or federal courts of York county, Maine.


16. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior communications. No modification is valid unless in writing and signed by the Company.