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Research Use Only (RUO) & Legal Terms of Supply
Last Modified: August 2026
Important: Please read this document thoroughly before utilizing this website, creating an account, or ordering any reference materials. By proceeding, you legally bind yourself to the following terms.
1. Research Use Only (RUO) & In Vitro Declaration
All biochemical products, synthesized peptides, reference reagents, and chemical data available through Progene are strictly classified as Research Use Only (RUO). They are supplied exclusively for in vitro laboratory experimentation, biochemical analysis, and institutional research.
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Not for Human Consumption: None of the compounds distributed by Progene are approved for human consumption, medical diagnosis, therapeutic treatment, prophylactic care, cosmetic use, or dietary supplementation.
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Not for Animal or Veterinary Application: These materials are strictly prohibited from being administered in vivo to humans or animals under any circumstances.
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Experimental Classification: The reagents listed herein are analytical reference materials originating from South Korean biosynthesis facilities. They have not been evaluated, tested, or approved by any global regulatory authority (including the US FDA, EMA, UAE MoHAP, or equivalent agencies) for safety or clinical efficacy.
2. Assumption of Risk & Buyer Qualifications
By accessing the Progene platform or placing an order, you expressly represent and legally warrant that:
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Age Requirement: You are at least 18 years of age (or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction).
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Qualified Personnel: You are a qualified researcher acting on behalf of a recognized academic institution, commercial laboratory, or independent research facility. You possess the requisite scientific training, technical knowledge, protective equipment, and laboratory facilities to handle research biochemicals safely.
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Safety Compliance: You understand the physical, chemical, and biological hazards associated with handling experimental peptides, lyophilized powders, analytical solvents, and laboratory glassware.
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Independent Due Diligence: You assume full personal and institutional responsibility for verifying local, national, and international laws, as well as customs regulations regarding the receipt, storage, and handling of research compounds in your specific jurisdiction.
3. Total Disclaimer of Liability & Misuse Warning
Progene, its parent entities, manufacturing partners, directors, officers, employees, and suppliers expressly disclaim all liability for:
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Any use of information, data, or materials outside of strictly controlled, non-human, non-veterinary in vitro laboratory settings.
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Any personal injury, health impairment, direct damage, incidental harm, or consequential damages resulting from the mishandling, improper laboratory reconstitution, unapproved administration, or unauthorized resale of any product.
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Inaccuracies in user calculations or experimental designs. All product descriptions, HPLC/MS purity reports, and chemical specifications provided on this website are for informational and research reference purposes only and do not constitute medical advice, clinical guidance, or therapeutic claims.
4. Mandatory Laboratory Handling & Storage Guidelines
All laboratory personnel handling Progene reference compounds must adhere to standard biosafety protocols:
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Protective Measures: Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including laboratory coats, chemical-resistant gloves, and eye protection during handling and dilution.
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Storage Integrity: Lyophilized compounds must be stored at temperature-controlled conditions (typically -20°C for long-term preservation) in a secure, clearly labeled, non-residential storage facility.
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Disposal: You are responsible for disposing of all chemical waste, vials, solvents, and packaging strictly in accordance with local environmental and hazardous waste regulations.
5. Intellectual Property & No Medical Advice
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No Clinical Application: All content, purity reports, and product data on Progene are for analytical reference only. Nothing on this website constitutes medical advice, pharmaceutical guidance, or an endorsement of any human-use protocol.
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Trademarks & Copyrights: All proprietary branding, digital assets, and text are the intellectual property of Progene and may not be reproduced, copied, or distributed without prior written consent.
6. Order Cancellation & Fraud Prevention
Progene reserves the unconditional right to refuse, restrict, or cancel any order, and revoke access to any user account, if there is reasonable cause to suspect that products are intended for in vivo testing, human administration, veterinary use, or unauthorized commercial distribution. If you are not a qualified researcher, purchasing these materials may expose you to liability for fraud or deceptive conduct.
By checking the acknowledgment box at checkout or account creation, you electronically sign and agree to abide by all terms listed above, confirming your intent to use Progene materials solely for legitimate in vitro laboratory research.