🔬 For Research Use Only (RUO) Policy

NovaGene Labs provides research compounds strictly for laboratory and scientific purposes. All products are designated For Research Use Only (RUO) and are sold with the explicit understanding that they will never be used in humans or animals for diagnostic, therapeutic, or medical applications.

This Policy forms a binding part of every transaction with NovaGene Labs. By purchasing from us, you agree to the terms below in full.

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✅ Permitted Use

• In vitro laboratory research
• Academic or industrial research studies
• Basic scientific experimentation

🚫 Prohibited Use

• Personal, household, or recreational purposes
• Human or veterinary consumption of any kind
• Diagnostic, therapeutic, or medical procedures
• Clinical, pre-clinical, or in vivo applications
• Development of products intended for direct administration to humans or animals

NovaGene Labs provides no instructions, dosing information, protocols, or medical claims under any circumstance.

📦 Labeling, Documentation & Order Review

• All labels and packaging state prominently: “For Research Use Only”
• No marketing materials, inserts, or communications suggest personal or therapeutic use.
• Orders may be reviewed, requested for verification, rejected, or cancelled if potential misuse is suspected.

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⚖️ Legal Notice, Assumption of Risk & Indemnification

1) Assumption of Risk

• You accept full and sole responsibility for safe handling, storage, and lawful use of all products purchased.
• You represent and warrant that you are a qualified researcher or organization with the expertise and facilities to safely handle these compounds.

2) Compliance

• You are responsible for ensuring that your use of NovaGene Labs products complies with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations.
• NovaGene Labs makes no representation that its products are permitted or lawful in your jurisdiction.

3) Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NovaGene Labs, its officers, employees, contractors, successors, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:

• Misuse, mishandling, or unlawful application of any product;
• Misrepresentation of your qualifications or intended use; or
• Violation of this Policy or of applicable laws.

4) Limitation of Liability

• NovaGene Labs shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages of any kind, regardless of legal theory, arising from the purchase, possession, or use of its products.
• In no event shall NovaGene Labs’ total liability exceed the purchase price of the product giving rise to the claim.

5) No Warranty; No License

• Products are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non‑infringement.
• No license is granted, expressly or by implication, to use any product in violation of this Policy or applicable law.

6) Jurisdiction & Governing Law

• This Policy and all transactions with NovaGene Labs are governed exclusively by the laws of the State of Delaware, USA, without regard to conflict‑of‑law principles.
• Any disputes shall be brought solely in the state or federal courts located in Delaware, and you consent to their jurisdiction and venue.

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🔍 Why This Matters

The global regulatory environment surrounding research compounds demands strict compliance. By enforcing RUO restrictions and disclaimers, NovaGene Labs safeguards the integrity of scientific work, protects our customers and partners, and helps ensure continued lawful access to innovative tools for research.

📩 Contact

For questions about this Policy or to inquire about institutional or bulk purchasing, email support@novagenelabs.com.