The legal stuff — written like a human, not a robot. Read it. It protects both of us.
Every single product sold on research-tides.com is intended exclusively for in-vitro laboratory research and scientific study. Full stop. These products are NOT intended for human consumption, veterinary use, or any application outside of a controlled research environment.
By purchasing from us, you confirm that you are a qualified researcher, scientist, or licensed professional purchasing these compounds for legitimate research purposes. If that's not you — this isn't your store.
Our products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They are not approved to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. We are not a pharmaceutical company and we make zero medical claims.
You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase from Research Tides. By placing an order, you confirm you meet this requirement. We reserve the right to cancel any order we suspect was placed by a minor.
If you create an account, you're responsible for keeping your login credentials secure and ensuring all information you provide is accurate and up to date. Don't share your account. If something sketchy happens, tell us immediately.
It is your responsibility to know whether purchasing, possessing, or using research peptides is legal in your jurisdiction. We ship within the US and select international destinations. We are not responsible for orders seized by customs or legal issues arising from your local laws.
Placing an order doesn't guarantee fulfillment. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order at our discretion — including if we suspect misuse, fraud, or if a product is out of stock. You'll be notified and refunded if we cancel.
All prices are listed in USD. We reserve the right to change prices at any time without notice. If a pricing error occurs on our site, we're not obligated to honor it — but we'll always communicate with you before canceling.
We accept major credit cards and other payment methods listed at checkout. All transactions are processed through secure, PCI-compliant payment processors. By submitting payment, you authorize us to charge the full order amount.
Applicable sales taxes will be calculated and added at checkout based on your shipping address. You're responsible for any additional import duties or taxes for international orders.
We aim to ship all orders within 1-3 business days. Estimated delivery times are just that — estimates. We're not responsible for carrier delays, weather events, or acts of God. Once it leaves our facility, it's in the carrier's hands.
If your package arrives damaged or goes missing, contact us within 7 days of the expected delivery date. We'll work with you to resolve it. We're not going to leave you hanging — but we need to know ASAP.
International customers are responsible for all customs fees, import duties, and compliance with local regulations. We cannot be held liable for packages seized by customs. Know your country's laws before ordering.
We do not accept returns on any product. Full stop. Here's why: our compounds are biological research chemicals. The moment a vial leaves our facility, we have zero way of verifying its storage conditions, handling, or whether it's been reconstituted. Accepting a return on a used or opened vial would be a biohazard — and we're not doing that. This is non-negotiable.
If you've opened a vial, reconstituted a peptide, or used any portion of a product — that order is final. No exceptions. We don't care if it "didn't work" — research outcomes are not guaranteed and are not grounds for a refund. That's the nature of research. If you're not okay with that, this isn't the right store for you.
What we guarantee is purity. Every single batch is independently tested and a Certificate of Analysis (COA) is available for every product we sell. If you receive a product that is visibly damaged, incorrectly labeled, or clearly not what you ordered — contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photos. We'll investigate and make it right. That's our commitment.
Received the wrong item or something arrived physically damaged in transit? Contact us within 48 hours of delivery. Include your order number and clear photos. We'll sort it out fast. We're not here to screw you — but we need to know immediately, not a week later.
Need to cancel? You have a window — contact us immediately after placing your order. Once your order has been packed or shipped, it cannot be cancelled. We move fast in the lab. Don't wait.
Initiating a fraudulent chargeback on a valid order is considered theft. We maintain detailed records of every transaction, shipment, and delivery confirmation. Fraudulent chargebacks will be disputed and reported. Don't go there.
Everything on this site — the logo, product descriptions, images, copy, design, and all other content — is owned by Research Tides and protected by copyright and trademark law. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use our content without written permission. Don't steal our stuff. It's not cool and it's not legal.
Our products are provided "as is" for research purposes only. We make no warranties — express or implied — regarding fitness for any particular purpose, merchantability, or results of research. We do not guarantee that our products will produce any specific outcome in your research. Science is unpredictable. That's kind of the point.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Research Tides shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our products or website. Our total liability to you for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific product in question. By purchasing, you acknowledge and accept these limitations.
Use our products for human or animal consumption. Resell our products without written authorization. Use our website for any unlawful purpose. Attempt to reverse-engineer, hack, or disrupt our platform. Make false or misleading claims about our products. Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law. If you do any of this, we reserve the right to terminate your account and pursue legal remedies.
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which Research Tides operates, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in the applicable courts of that jurisdiction. By using our site, you consent to this jurisdiction.
We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. When we do, we'll update the "Last Updated" date below. Continued use of our site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the new terms. If you disagree with any changes, stop using the site. Simple as that.
Got questions about these terms? Something unclear? Hit us up through our contact page. We're real people and we'll give you a real answer. We're not hiding behind a wall of legalese — if something doesn't make sense, ask.
We wrote these to be clear, not to confuse you. If something doesn't make sense or you need clarification, reach out. We're real people.