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Terms and conditions

This page is the umbrella agreement. It names the policies that govern your use of this website, states the research use position and the age requirement, and sets out where responsibility sits between Vela West LLC and the buyer.

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Official policy reference

Accessing this website or placing an order binds you to this agreement and to the four policies it incorporates. Each is linked below and can be read in full at any time.

  • Research use only, no human or veterinary application
  • Buyers must meet the stated age requirement
  • Compliance with local law rests with the buyer

One agreement

Four policies incorporated by reference into a single binding agreement.

Research use only

No medical, therapeutic, or physiological claims are made or implied.

Verified at checkout

Age and professional handling capability are warranted on every order.

Buyer responsibility

Local, state, federal, and import law compliance rests with the purchaser.

1. Overarching agreement

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using the Vela West LLC website or purchasing any product. By accessing the website or placing an order, you agree to comply with and be legally bound by this agreement, together with the following policies, each of which is incorporated by reference:

These documents together govern your use of this website, your account, and any purchase made through our storefront. Where a conflict arises between this page and a specific policy, the specific policy takes precedence.

2. Research use notice

All products sold by Vela West LLC are synthesized, labeled, and distributed strictly for laboratory research and in-vitro development. The following prohibitions apply without exception:

  • Not for human consumption or clinical administration
  • Not for veterinary use or administration to animals
  • Not reviewed or approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for any diagnostic, cosmetic, or medical use

Vela West LLC does not make, imply, or endorse any medical, therapeutic, or physiological claim regarding its products. Any communication indicating intended use outside laboratory research will result in cancellation of the associated order and closure of the account.

3. Verification and age requirement

Purchasers must be at least [AGE] years of age, or the age of majority in their jurisdiction, whichever is higher.

By checking the agreement box and submitting an order, the buyer warrants that they meet this age requirement and are professionally qualified to handle, store, and dispose of laboratory research materials safely.

4. Legal compliance and buyer responsibility

Customers assume sole responsibility for compliance with all local, state, federal, and international law governing the purchase, import, possession, and testing of research compounds.

Vela West LLC is not responsible for border seizures, changes to regulation, or municipal restrictions affecting your shipment. Buyers ordering from outside the United States should confirm the import position in their own jurisdiction before placing an order.

5. Liability disclaimer

All items are supplied strictly as raw laboratory materials. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Vela West LLC, its officers, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from:

  • Misuse or negligent handling by the customer
  • Improper reconstitution, preparation, or storage
  • Clinical or consumer application of any kind
  • Any use falling outside the research use restrictions set out above

This section is read together with the limitation of liability in our Terms of Service, which caps our aggregate liability at the purchase price paid for the order in question.

6. Access to policies

The full text of every agreement governing your purchases and use of this platform is available at any time from the policy links in the storefront footer, and from section 1 of this page. Policies are updated in place, with a revised effective date shown on each.

7. Contact information

For technical enquiries, regulatory questions, or compliance concerns relating to these policies, contact:

Effective date: June 2026. Last updated by the Vela West LLC compliance team.

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Research use only

All Vela West products are sold strictly for laboratory research. They are not drugs, supplements, cosmetics, or foods, and they are not intended for human or animal consumption. By ordering, buyers confirm they are qualified researchers purchasing for legitimate scientific use. If you have a compliance or documentation question, please get in touch before ordering.