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Important Notice — Research Use Only
All products offered on this website are sold exclusively as laboratory reagents intended for in-vitro scientific and research purposes. They are NOT medicinal products, dietary supplements, foods, cosmetics, narcotics or veterinary products within the meaning of Czech Act No. 378/2007 Coll. (Pharmaceuticals Act), Act No. 110/1997 Coll. (Food Act), Act No. 167/1998 Coll. (Addictive Substances Act) or Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products.
Strictly 18+ — Qualified Researchers Only
- • Access and purchase are restricted to persons aged 18 years or older with full legal capacity.
- • Products are sold exclusively to qualified researchers, scientific institutions, universities and accredited laboratories.
- • Strictly prohibited: any use on or in humans (ingestion, injection, inhalation, topical or other administration).
- • Strictly prohibited: any use on or in animals, including pets, livestock and wildlife.
- • Any use outside of controlled in-vitro laboratory research is forbidden and undertaken solely at the buyer's own risk and legal responsibility.
By placing an order, the buyer expressly confirms they meet the above criteria. False declarations may constitute a criminal offence under Czech Act No. 40/2009 Coll. (Criminal Code).
§1 Absolute prohibition of use on humans and animals
The products are exclusively laboratory reagents intended for in-vitro research and any use whatsoever on humans or animals is strictly prohibited.
The prohibition expressly covers ingestion, injection, inhalation, topical application, any other form of administration or exposure to a human or animal organism, as well as use as a medicinal product within the meaning of Act No. 378/2007 Coll. (Pharmaceuticals Act), as a food or food supplement within the meaning of Act No. 110/1997 Coll. and Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, as a cosmetic product under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, as a veterinary medicinal product under Regulation (EU) 2019/6 or Act No. 166/1999 Coll. (Veterinary Act), as a narcotic or psychotropic substance under Act No. 167/1998 Coll., and for any therapeutic, prophylactic, diagnostic, doping or recreational purpose.
Breach of this prohibition constitutes a material breach of contract and may also constitute a criminal offence, in particular general endangerment (§ 272 and § 273 of Act No. 40/2009 Coll., the Criminal Code), unauthorised handling of medicinal products (§ 287 and § 289) or cruelty to animals (§ 302 and § 302a). All liability for damage to health, life, property or the environment arising from such use passes exclusively to the buyer pursuant to § 2914 of Act No. 89/2012 Coll., the Civil Code.
The products have not undergone clinical evaluation on humans or animals and are not approved by the State Institute for Drug Control (SÚKL), the Institute for State Control of Veterinary Biologicals and Medicaments (ÚSKVBL), the European Medicines Agency (EMA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or any comparable regulatory authority for any use other than laboratory research.
§2 No medical claims
No statement on this website, on packaging, in marketing materials or in customer communication is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, mitigate or prevent any disease or medical condition, nor to influence the structure or function of the human or animal body.
Any information regarding biological activity, mechanism of action or published scientific findings is provided solely for informational and educational purposes for qualified researchers, and does not constitute medical advice, a recommendation for use, or marketing of a medicinal product.
§3 Buyer eligibility and warranties
By placing an order, the buyer expressly represents, warrants and confirms that:
- they are at least 18 years of age and have full legal capacity;
- they are a qualified researcher, scientist, laboratory technician or representative of a research institution, university, hospital or commercial laboratory;
- they will use the products exclusively for lawful in-vitro laboratory research;
- they possess the professional knowledge, equipment and facilities required to handle, store and dispose of laboratory chemicals safely;
- they will not administer, sell, resell, distribute or otherwise transfer the products to any person for human or animal consumption;
- they will comply with all applicable Czech, EU and international laws and regulations governing the import, handling, use and disposal of laboratory chemicals.
Providing false information in order to obtain the products constitutes a material breach of contract and may constitute a criminal offence under the Czech Criminal Code (Act No. 40/2009 Coll.).
§4 Safety and handling
The products may be hazardous if handled improperly. The buyer is solely responsible for assessing the risks associated with the substance, implementing appropriate safety measures (personal protective equipment, fume hoods, controlled storage), and consulting the relevant Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before use.
Products must be stored, used and disposed of in accordance with applicable health, safety and environmental legislation, including Act No. 350/2011 Coll. on chemical substances and chemical mixtures and Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH).
§5 Exclusion of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by Czech law, the seller (info@thearchive-store.eu) excludes all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages, personal injury, illness, death, property damage, regulatory penalties, loss of profit, loss of data or any other loss arising out of or in connection with:
- any use of the products contrary to their intended research purpose, including any human or animal administration;
- improper storage, handling, dilution, reconstitution, mixing or disposal of the products;
- failure of the buyer to comply with applicable laws, safety standards or the buyer's own institutional guidelines;
- any allergic reaction, adverse event or contamination resulting from misuse;
- any reliance on informational content published on this website.
The seller's liability under § 2913 et seq. of the Czech Civil Code (Act No. 89/2012 Coll.) shall in any event be limited to the purchase price actually paid by the buyer for the specific product giving rise to the claim. This limitation does not apply to damage caused intentionally or by gross negligence, nor to harm to a person's natural rights, where Czech law prohibits limitation.
§6 Buyer's indemnity
The buyer agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the seller, its directors, employees, suppliers and partners from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, damages, fines and costs (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to (i) the buyer's use, misuse or onward transfer of the products, (ii) any breach by the buyer of the warranties in §3 above, or (iii) any violation by the buyer of applicable law.
§7 Regulatory and export control
The buyer is responsible for verifying that the import, possession and use of the ordered substance is permitted in their jurisdiction. The seller does not ship to countries where the substance is classified as a controlled or prohibited substance. Orders from such jurisdictions will be cancelled and refunded.
§8 No professional advice
Content published on this website (product descriptions, articles, references to scientific literature) is provided "as is" for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, scientific or professional advice. The seller makes no warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness or fitness for purpose of any such information.
§9 Governing law
This disclaimer is governed by the laws of the Czech Republic. Any disputes arising from or related to it shall be resolved by the competent Czech courts, without prejudice to mandatory consumer-protection rules under Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012.
§10 Acceptance
By accessing this website, placing an order or otherwise using the seller's services, the buyer confirms that they have read, understood and accepted this Disclaimer & Warning in full. If the buyer does not agree, they must leave the website immediately and refrain from ordering.
Contact
For questions regarding this disclaimer, please contact us at info@thearchive-store.eu.
Globino export s.r.o.
Kojetínská 3157/55, Přerov I-Město, 750 02 Přerov
Czech Republic
IČO: 24039853
DIČ: CZ24039853 (VAT)
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Zapsáno v obchodním rejstříku vedeném Krajským soudem v Ostravě, spisová značka C 101795