Research Use Only Policy

Overview

All products offered by RioVex Research are intended strictly for laboratory research purposes only.

RioVex Research provides materials designated as Research Use Only (RUO). These products are not intended, approved, or marketed for human consumption, animal use, medical use, diagnostic use, therapeutic use, or any form of clinical application.

By accessing the RioVex Research website, creating an account, or placing an order, you acknowledge and agree that all products purchased from RioVex Research will be used only for legitimate scientific research conducted by qualified individuals or institutions in appropriate laboratory settings.

No Human or Animal Use

Products sold by RioVex Research:

• Are not intended for human consumption.
• Are not intended for veterinary or animal use.
• Are not intended for injection, ingestion, inhalation, topical use, or any form of administration to humans or animals.
• Are not drugs, dietary supplements, cosmetics, food products, or medical products.

None of the products offered by RioVex Research have been evaluated or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or any other regulatory authority for medical, therapeutic, diagnostic, or clinical use.

Any suggestion, promotion, or attempt to use RioVex Research products for human or animal use is strictly prohibited and violates this policy.

RioVex Research does not provide dosing instructions, usage protocols, medical guidance, or administration recommendations for any product.

Qualified Purchasers Only

By purchasing from RioVex Research, you represent and confirm that:

• You are at least 21 years of age.
• You are purchasing products strictly for legitimate laboratory research purposes.
• You have the proper knowledge, training, and ability to safely handle research materials.
• You will use all products only in controlled laboratory environments.
• You will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and safety requirements.

RioVex Research reserves the right to refuse, cancel, or restrict any order if it believes the purchase may violate this policy or any applicable law or regulation.

No Medical Claims

All information provided on the RioVex Research website, including product listings, descriptions, educational content, images, emails, and other communications, is provided for informational and research-context purposes only.

Nothing provided by RioVex Research should be interpreted as:

• Medical advice.
• Treatment recommendations.
• Health guidance.
• Diagnostic information.
• Clinical instructions.
• Dosing instructions.

RioVex Research does not claim that any product can diagnose, treat, cure, prevent, or manage any disease, condition, symptom, or medical concern.

Customers are solely responsible for ensuring that any product purchased from RioVex Research is used only for lawful research purposes.

Laboratory Handling Responsibility

Research materials may present risks if improperly handled, stored, or used.

Purchasers assume full responsibility for:

• Proper storage and handling.
• Laboratory safety procedures.
• Use of appropriate protective equipment.
• Proper disposal of materials.
• Compliance with applicable chemical safety regulations.
• Ensuring products are used only for lawful laboratory research.

RioVex Research is not responsible for misuse, improper handling, unauthorized application, or any use outside of lawful research purposes.

Prohibited Uses

RioVex Research products may not be used for:

• Human consumption.
• Animal or veterinary administration.
• Injection, ingestion, inhalation, or topical use.
• Compounding for human or animal use.
• Food, dietary supplement, cosmetic, or drug manufacturing.
• Medical, therapeutic, diagnostic, or clinical purposes.
• Any purpose prohibited under federal, state, or local law.

Any attempt to purchase or use products for prohibited purposes may result in:

• Immediate order cancellation.
• Account suspension or termination.
• Refusal of future service.
• Reporting to appropriate authorities when required by law.

Right to Refuse Service

RioVex Research reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to:

• Refuse any order.
• Cancel any transaction.
• Limit product quantities.
• Restrict customer accounts.
• Request additional verification before processing an order.
• Deny service to any customer who appears to be purchasing products for non-research purposes, misuse, or any prohibited use.

This may occur if RioVex Research believes a customer has violated this policy, provided misleading information, or attempted to purchase products for anything other than legitimate laboratory research.

Acceptance of Policy

By accessing the RioVex Research website, creating an account, placing an order, or purchasing any product, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to comply with this Research Use Only Policy.

Failure to follow this policy may result in order cancellation, account suspension, refusal of service, or legal action where appropriate.