Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of These Terms

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you and MC-Chem (“MC-Chem,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) governing your access to and use of this website and any purchase of products offered through it.

By accessing this site, creating an account, or placing an order, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree, you must not access the site or purchase any products.

2. Research Use Only

ALL PRODUCTS OFFERED BY MC-CHEM ARE SOLD STRICTLY FOR IN-VITRO LABORATORY RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. Products are NOT intended for human or veterinary use, consumption, injection, topical application, diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of any disease or condition.

By purchasing, you represent and warrant that you are a qualified researcher, laboratory professional, or purchasing on behalf of a bona fide research institution, and that all products will be handled only by qualified persons in a properly equipped laboratory setting, in accordance with applicable safety standards and institutional protocols.

Any use of our products contrary to this section is strictly prohibited and is undertaken entirely at the purchaser's own risk. MC-Chem reserves the right to refuse service or cancel any order that appears inconsistent with research-use-only distribution.

3. Eligibility and Age Requirement

You must be at least 21 years of age to access this site, create an account, or place an order. Access is gated by an age and eligibility verification step, and by proceeding you affirm under penalty of account termination that the information you provide is truthful and accurate.

We reserve the right to request additional verification of identity, age, or research affiliation at any time, and to suspend or terminate access for any misrepresentation.

4. No Medical Claims — Not FDA Evaluated

Products sold on this site are not drugs, dietary supplements, cosmetics, or food products, and have not been evaluated or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or any equivalent regulatory body.

Nothing on this site constitutes medical, clinical, or professional advice. Product descriptions summarize published research contexts for reference and identification purposes only and must not be interpreted as guidance for any use in or on humans or animals.

No statements on this site have been made with the intent to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

5. Product Information, Purity, and Certificates of Analysis

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that product descriptions, purity figures, and specifications are accurate. Independent third-party Certificates of Analysis (COAs) are made available for products where indicated.

However, except as expressly stated in writing, all products are provided “as is.” Minor variations between batches may occur, and the COA for the specific lot shipped governs over any general description on the site.

6. Accounts and Site Access

Certain features of the site require account registration. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity occurring under your account.

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and checkout, and to promptly update it as needed. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

7. Orders and Payment

All orders are subject to acceptance by MC-Chem. We reserve the right to refuse, cancel, or limit any order at our discretion, including in cases of pricing errors, suspected misuse, or suspected purchase for non-research purposes. If we cancel an order after payment, you will receive a full refund to your original payment method.

Prices are listed in U.S. dollars and are subject to change without notice. The price charged is the price displayed at the time your order is placed.

Payment is processed securely by our third-party payment processor (Stripe). MC-Chem never receives, stores, or has access to your full payment card details.

8. Shipping and Delivery

Orders are typically processed within 1–2 business days. Shipping is flat-rate, with free shipping available above the published threshold. Estimated delivery time is 3–5 business days after processing; estimates are not guarantees.

Risk of loss passes to the purchaser upon carrier pickup. You are responsible for providing an accurate shipping address and for complying with any import, customs, or regulatory requirements applicable in your jurisdiction.

Products requiring refrigeration are shipped with appropriate packaging; however, it is the purchaser's responsibility to promptly store products under the conditions specified in the product documentation upon receipt.

9. Returns and Refunds

Due to the nature of research compounds and the inability to verify storage conditions after delivery, ALL SALES ARE FINAL. We cannot accept returns of opened or unopened products.

If a product arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, contact us within 7 days of delivery with your order number and photographs of the issue, and we will arrange a replacement or refund at our discretion.

10. Regulatory Compliance and Lawful Use

The purchaser is solely responsible for ensuring that the purchase, possession, import, and use of any product complies with all applicable local, state, national, international, and institutional laws, regulations, and policies.

MC-Chem makes no representation that any product is legal in your jurisdiction. By ordering, you affirm that you have independently verified the legal status of each product in your location.

11. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to: (a) use any product for human or veterinary administration of any kind; (b) resell, redistribute, or relabel products for human consumption or any non-research purpose; (c) misrepresent your age, identity, or research affiliation; (d) attempt to circumvent the site's access gate, security features, or bot-protection systems; (e) use the site for any unlawful purpose.

Violation of this section may result in immediate account termination, order cancellation without refund where permitted by law, and reporting to appropriate authorities.

12. Intellectual Property

All content on this site — including text, graphics, logos, product descriptions, and software — is the property of MC-Chem or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from site content without our prior written consent.

13. Disclaimer of Warranties

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED IN THESE TERMS, 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 OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

MC-Chem does not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components, or that product information is complete or current in every respect.

14. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MC-CHEM, ITS OWNERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES — INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, OR PERSONAL INJURY — ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR ANY PRODUCT, HOWEVER CAUSED.

IN NO EVENT SHALL MC-CHEM'S TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT(S) GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MC-Chem and its owners, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use or misuse of any product; (b) your violation of these Terms; or (c) your violation of any applicable law or the rights of any third party.

16. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which MC-Chem operates, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the site shall be resolved in the state or federal courts of that jurisdiction, and you consent to their exclusive jurisdiction.

17. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. Material changes will be announced via the site banner or email where practicable.

18. Contact

Questions about these Terms may be directed to us through the Contact page. We aim to respond within 1–2 business days.