Effective Date: September 2025
Last Updated By: Southern Aminos Compliance Team

By accessing or using the SouthernAminos.com website or placing an order through it, you agree to be bound by the following Terms of Service. Please read them carefully before proceeding.

1. Eligibility and Intended Use

Southern Aminos products are intended strictly for laboratory research purposes only. They are not for human or animal consumption, nor for use in food, drugs, cosmetics, or any therapeutic or diagnostic applications.

You must be at least 21 years of age and a qualified researcher with the appropriate knowledge, equipment, and facilities to safely handle these materials.

2. Prohibited Activities

You agree that products purchased from SouthernAminos.com:

  • Will not be exported, resold, or used in the development or manufacture of chemical or biological weapons.

  • Will not be used in the development or manufacture of controlled substances.

  • Will not be used for any purpose outside of legitimate scientific research.

Any indication of misuse or intent to use products outside of these terms may result in account termination and refusal of future sales. Southern Aminos reserves the right to cooperate with law enforcement or regulatory agencies as necessary.

3. Legal Compliance

You acknowledge that certain products may be classified by regulatory agencies as unapproved drugs if used for human consumption.

By using this website and purchasing products, you confirm that you will not use any Southern Aminos product for consumption or administration to humans or animals.

You are responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws regarding the purchase, possession, and use of these products.

4. Research Chemical Regulatory Disclaimer

All products sold by Southern Aminos are classified as research chemicals or laboratory reagents and are supplied solely for scientific research purposes.

Southern Aminos does not promote, condone, or support the use of any products for:

  • human consumption

  • veterinary use

  • clinical applications

  • medical treatment

  • diagnostic procedures

Customers are solely responsible for ensuring that the purchase and use of any product complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and institutional guidelines within their jurisdiction.

Southern Aminos makes no representation regarding the regulatory status of products in any specific jurisdiction.

5. No Advice Provided

All content on this website is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, scientific, or professional advice.

Southern Aminos makes no representations regarding the completeness, accuracy, or applicability of any information provided.

Users should consult qualified professionals before acting on any information obtained from this website.

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Southern Aminos, its affiliates, officers, employees, contractors, partners, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the website or its content

  • Your purchase, possession, or use of products

  • Your violation of these Terms of Service

  • Any misuse of products purchased through this website

7. External Links and Software

This website may contain links to third-party websites for informational purposes or convenience.

Southern Aminos does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party websites, services, products, or software.

Use of any linked website or downloadable content is entirely at your own risk.

8. Website Availability

Southern Aminos strives to maintain continuous website availability; however, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access.

The website may be suspended, modified, or discontinued at any time due to:

  • system maintenance

  • technical issues

  • security concerns

  • high traffic volumes

  • third-party service disruptions

Southern Aminos shall not be liable for any damages or losses resulting from website downtime or interruptions.

9. Product Use and Responsibility

All products sold by Southern Aminos are research-grade materials intended solely for laboratory use.

Customers acknowledge that these products:

  • require specialized knowledge and equipment

  • may present risks if improperly handled

  • must only be used by trained professionals

Southern Aminos reserves the right to refuse sales, cancel orders, or terminate accounts if misuse is suspected.

10. Payment Terms

Placing an order constitutes a legally binding agreement to submit payment for the selected products and services.

Southern Aminos reserves the right to cancel or refuse any order at its discretion.

Fraudulent payments, payment reversals, chargebacks, stop-payments, or other abusive payment practices may result in:

  • immediate account suspension

  • permanent purchasing restrictions

  • referral to collections agencies

  • recovery actions for damages, fees, and associated costs.

11. Fraud Prevention Network

Southern Aminos maintains and participates in a private fraud prevention and merchant risk management system designed to identify and prevent fraudulent transactions, abusive chargeback activity, reship scams, materially deceptive claims, and other bad-faith conduct.

By placing an order on SouthernAminos.com, you acknowledge and agree that Southern Aminos may document, retain, and internally review transaction-related information, including but not limited to:

  • account details

  • order history

  • payment-related events

  • shipping information

  • dispute activity

  • IP-related information

  • other relevant transaction records

for legitimate purposes including fraud prevention, risk assessment, dispute defense, business protection, and legal compliance.

In cases involving confirmed fraud, verified chargeback abuse, materially deceptive disputes, reship scams, or other documented misconduct, Southern Aminos may:

  • restrict, suspend, or permanently ban the associated account

  • block future transactions associated with related identifiers

  • refuse future sales.

Identifiers subject to restriction may include but are not limited to:

  • name

  • email address

  • phone number

  • billing address

  • shipping address

  • IP-related information

  • payment profiles

  • other associated account identifiers.

Southern Aminos may share limited, relevant information concerning verified misconduct with:

  • participating merchants

  • fraud prevention partners

  • payment processors

  • payment gateways

  • collections agencies

  • law enforcement agencies

  • legal counsel

  • dispute management services

where reasonably necessary for fraud prevention, dispute defense, loss recovery, and regulatory compliance.

Southern Aminos does not operate a public blacklist. Information sharing occurs privately and solely for legitimate fraud prevention purposes.

12. Shipping Address Policy

Orders must be shipped to the exact address provided at checkout.

Once a credit card transaction has been authorized and processed, the shipping address cannot be changed.

If the address entered is incorrect, the order must be cancelled and reordered with the correct address.

This policy exists because modifying the shipping address after authorization removes credit card fraud protection mechanisms and address verification safeguards.

13. Shipping and Carrier Liability

All delivery timeframes provided are estimates only and not guaranteed delivery dates.

Southern Aminos is not responsible for carrier delays, logistics disruptions, customs inspections, weather events, or other circumstances beyond our control.

Once a package has been transferred to the shipping carrier and tracking information has been issued, the carrier assumes responsibility for delivery.

14. Product Representation

Images and descriptions on the website are provided for reference purposes only.

Actual products may vary slightly due to the nature of research-grade materials or packaging changes.

15. Legal Disclaimer

Southern Aminos shall not be liable for any damages arising from:

  • misuse of products

  • negligence in handling or storage

  • unauthorized applications

  • violations of these Terms

All liability rests solely with the purchaser.

16. Delivery Confirmation Policy

Packages delivered by shipping carriers that include delivery confirmation, GPS verification, or photographic delivery evidence shall be considered successfully delivered.

Carrier tracking records may be used as proof of delivery in dispute investigations and chargeback proceedings.

17. Delivery Risk Transfer

Once a package has been accepted by the shipping carrier and tracking information has been issued, the risk of loss, theft, delay, or damage during transit transfers to the carrier.

Southern Aminos is not responsible for packages that are:

  • lost in transit

  • delayed by the carrier

  • misdelivered by the carrier

  • stolen after delivery

  • marked delivered but reported missing

Customers agree that packages marked “Delivered” by the carrier constitute successful fulfillment.

18. Reconstitution Disclaimer

Southern Aminos does not provide reconstitution instructions, dosing guidance, or usage protocols.

Reconstitution procedures vary depending on laboratory protocols and equipment.

Any issues arising from reconstitution performed outside controlled manufacturing environments are not considered product defects.

19. Temperature and Shipping Stability Disclaimer

Research peptides and laboratory reagents are routinely transported internationally and domestically under varying environmental conditions.

Shipping duration or temperature fluctuations do not automatically indicate product degradation or damage.

Southern Aminos follows established packaging standards, but shipping conditions are outside our control once the package is transferred to the carrier.

20. Final Acknowledgment

By completing a purchase and accepting these Terms of Service, you confirm that:

  • Products are for research use only and not for human or animal consumption.

  • You are at least 21 years of age.

  • You possess the knowledge and facilities necessary to safely handle research materials.

  • You have read and agree to these Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Payment Policy.