1. Research Use Only

All products supplied by Titan Helix Biosciences are intended strictly for in vitro and laboratory research use only. They are designed for use by qualified professionals in controlled research environments, including academic, industrial, and institutional laboratories.

Products are not to be used for any form of human or animal administration, nor for any application outside of appropriately supervised experimental research.

2. Prohibited Uses

Unless expressly and separately authorized in writing by Titan Helix Biosciences, products must not be used for any of the following purposes:

• Human consumption or self-experimentation under any circumstances.
• Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic applications in humans.
• Veterinary, agricultural, or animal husbandry applications, including administration to companion animals or livestock.
• Use as components of, or ingredients in, any drug, device, or medical product intended for human or animal use.
• Use in clinical trials, compassionate use programs, or any other clinical or translational setting.

Any use of the products in violation of this section constitutes misuse and is strictly prohibited.

3. Regulatory Status and FDA Disclaimer

Unless explicitly stated otherwise in accompanying documentation, products supplied by Titan Helix Biosciences have not been evaluated, reviewed, or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or any other regulatory authority for use in humans or animals.

Products are not manufactured, packaged, or labeled as drugs, medical devices, or diagnostics, and must not be represented or relied upon as safe or effective for any medical purpose.

4. Buyer Qualifications and Responsibilities

Products are supplied solely to qualified institutions, laboratories, and professionals with the necessary expertise, training, and facilities to safely handle research chemicals, peptides, and related compounds. By placing an order, Buyer represents and warrants that:

• Buyer has the requisite scientific knowledge, technical skills, and infrastructure to properly store, handle, and dispose of the products.
• Buyer will ensure that all personnel who handle the products are appropriately trained and supervised.
• Buyer will conduct a risk assessment and implement suitable safety measures, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), engineering controls, and standard operating procedures.

Buyer is solely responsible for determining the suitability of the products for Buyer's intended research applications and for ensuring that such use is scientifically, ethically, and legally appropriate.

5. Compliance with Laws and Regulations

Buyer agrees to comply with all applicable international, national, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines governing the purchase, possession, handling, storage, use, transport, and disposal of research chemicals and biological materials.

This includes, but is not limited to, regulations relating to occupational health and safety, controlled substances, environmental protection, import and export controls, and institutional review or oversight (such as IBC, IACUC, or IRB requirements, where applicable).

Buyer assumes full responsibility for obtaining any permits, approvals, or authorizations that may be required for the lawful use of the products in Buyer's jurisdiction.

6. Misuse Policy

Any use of Titan Helix Biosciences products that is inconsistent with this Policy, applicable labeling, safety data sheets (SDS), or any written instructions provided by the Company constitutes misuse.

The Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to refuse or cancel orders, to restrict product availability, or to terminate business relationships where there is reasonable concern or evidence of attempted or actual misuse, diversion, or non-compliant use of its products.

Buyer agrees not to resell, redistribute, or transfer the products to any third party without the prior written consent of Titan Helix Biosciences, except where such transfer occurs within the Buyer's own institution under appropriate supervision and in accordance with this Policy.

7. Warnings and Safety Information

Research chemicals, peptides, and related compounds may pose significant hazards, including toxicity, bioactivity at very low concentrations, and unknown or incompletely characterized risks.

Buyer must review all available safety information, including SDS and technical data sheets, prior to handling or using any product, and must ensure that appropriate hazard communication and safety training are in place.

Products should be handled in accordance with good laboratory practices (GLP) or equivalent institutional standards, and must be stored in secure areas with restricted access to trained personnel.

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, all products are provided "as is" for research use only, without any warranty, representation, or condition of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including without limitation any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or performance.

Titan Helix Biosciences does not warrant that the products are free from errors, contaminants, or impurities, or that they will achieve any specific scientific outcome or result in Buyer's experiments.

Buyer assumes all risks associated with the use, storage, handling, and disposal of the products. In no event shall Titan Helix Biosciences, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages, or for any loss of data, loss of use, loss of profits, or business interruption arising out of or in connection with the products or this Policy, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

To the extent that liability cannot be excluded, the aggregate liability of Titan Helix Biosciences for any claim relating to a product shall not exceed the purchase price paid by Buyer for that product.

9. Indemnification

Buyer agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Titan Helix Biosciences and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

• Buyer's purchase, possession, handling, storage, use, or disposal of the products;
• Any misuse or prohibited use of the products;
• Any violation by Buyer of this Policy or of applicable laws, regulations, or institutional requirements; or
• Any third-party claim arising from Buyer's research or other activities involving the products.

10. Amendments and Updates

Titan Helix Biosciences may update or modify this Research Use Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal, regulatory, scientific, or business requirements. The version of the Policy in effect at the time of order placement will generally apply to that order; however, Buyer remains responsible for staying informed of the current Policy for ongoing and future purchases.

The most current version of this Policy may be made available on the Company's website or provided upon request.