Every purchase from Karibean PEPS is governed by the full Terms of Service below. In short: our products are sold
strictly for laboratory research, are not evaluated by the FDA, are only sold to qualified researchers and
institutions age 21 or older, and the buyer assumes responsibility for appropriate handling and use.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using this website (the "Site"), operated by Karibean PEPS ("Karibean PEPS," "we," "us," or "our"), and by placing an order through the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Site or purchase any products.
Research Use Only — Eligibility & Buyer Qualification
All products sold on this Site are intended strictly for laboratory research, analytical, and educational purposes. Nothing sold on this Site is intended for human or animal consumption, injection, ingestion, or any diagnostic, therapeutic, or cosmetic use.
By using this Site or placing an order, you represent and warrant that:
- You are at least 21 years of age;
- You are a qualified researcher, laboratory, or institution purchasing for legitimate research purposes, or are purchasing on behalf of one;
- You will handle, store, and dispose of all materials purchased in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal law; and
- You will not resell, distribute, or represent any product purchased from this Site as suitable for human or animal use, consumption, or treatment of any kind.
Regulatory Disclaimer
Statements on this Site have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Products sold on this Site are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and are not approved by the FDA for human use. Karibean PEPS is not a compounding pharmacy or chemical compounding facility as defined under Section 503A of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and does not sell prescription medications.
Product Information & Accuracy
We attempt to describe products, purity, and specifications as accurately as possible, including through Certificates of Analysis (COAs) made available for applicable products. However, we do not warrant that product descriptions, COA data, or other content on the Site are complete, current, or error-free. Batch-specific information may vary; refer to the COA and label provided with your specific order.
Orders & Acceptance
All orders are subject to acceptance and availability. We reserve the right to refuse, limit, or cancel any order at our discretion, including in cases of suspected fraud, pricing errors, or reasonable belief that a buyer does not meet the qualifications described in "Research Use Only — Eligibility & Buyer Qualification" above. In the event of a pricing or listing error, we may cancel the affected order and issue a refund.
Payment
Payment is processed through our third-party checkout provider. Karibean PEPS does not directly collect or store your full payment card information. By submitting payment, you represent that you are authorized to use the payment method provided.
Shipping, Returns & Refunds
Shipping timelines, costs, and our returns and damage-claim policy are described in the Shipping & Returns section below, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
Prohibited Uses
In addition to the eligibility restrictions above, you agree not to: use the Site for any unlawful purpose; misrepresent your identity, age, or researcher qualification; attempt to circumvent the researcher verification process; scrape, reverse-engineer, or interfere with the Site's operation; or use content from the Site (including product descriptions, branding, or COA documents) for unauthorized commercial purposes.
Intellectual Property
All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, and branding — is the property of Karibean PEPS or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from this content without prior written permission.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and all products are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
Limitation of Liability & Assumption of Responsibility
You assume full legal responsibility for the appropriate handling, storage, and use of all materials purchased. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Karibean PEPS and its owners, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of data, use, or profits, arising from your use of the Site or any product purchased, including any use of a product outside the stated research purpose described above.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Karibean PEPS, its owners, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your breach of these Terms, your misuse of any product, or your violation of any law or third-party right.
Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. [PLACEHOLDER — attorney to confirm: arbitration clause, venue, and class-action waiver language, if desired, belongs here.]
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes take effect when posted to this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
