ARTICULAR ENGINEERING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Welcome to Articular Engineering. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website, products, and services. By accessing or using any part of our offerings, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our services.
1. DEFINITIONS
- "Company" refers to Articular Engineering.
- "Services" refers to the website, products, and services provided by the Company.
- "User" or "You" refers to any individual or entity accessing or using the Services.
- "Website" refers to articular.com.
- "Bioproducts" refer to human cells, tissue specimens, and related biological materials provided by the Company.
2. USE OF SERVICES
- You agree to use the Services for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Unauthorized use, reproduction, or modification of our content is strictly prohibited.
- Bioproducts sold by the Company are intended for research purposes only and must not be used for in vivo applications, including but not limited to transplantation or clinical use in humans.
- Bioproducts must be handled in a laboratory environment that follows appropriate biosafety measures for Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) or higher, as applicable.
3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
- All content, designs, trademarks, and intellectual property associated with Articular Engineering remain the exclusive property of the Company.
- You may not use, distribute, or reproduce any material without our express written permission.
4. PRODUCT ORDERS AND PAYMENT
- Orders placed through our Website or other sales channels are subject to availability.
- Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
- Payments must be made through approved payment methods, and failure to process payments may result in order cancellation.
5. SHIPPING
- Shipping timelines vary based on location and availability.
- The Company is not responsible for delays due to external factors beyond our control.
6. WARRANTY AND LIABILITY LIMITATIONS
- Our products and services are provided "as is" without warranties, express or implied.
- The Company is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of our products or services.
- Users acknowledge that all bioproducts provided by the Company are intended for research purposes only, and the Company shall not be held liable for any misuse, including in vivo applications.
- Users are solely responsible for the legal disposal of bioproducts and related materials in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- In no event shall the Company's liability exceed the amount paid for the specific product or service.
7. COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS
- Users agree to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including but not limited to those set forth by the FDA, CDC, and NIH, regarding the handling, storage, and use of bioproducts.
8. INDEMNIFICATION
- Users agree to indemnify and hold Articular Engineering harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from their misuse of the bioproducts or non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
9. FORCE MAJEURE
- The Company shall not be held liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, labor strikes, supply chain disruptions, pandemics, or government actions.
10. USER CONDUCT
- Users must not engage in fraudulent, abusive, or harmful activities while using our Services.
- Any violation of these Terms may result in termination of access to our Services without notice.
11. PRIVACY POLICY
- Your use of our Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy [Insert Link to Privacy Policy], which explains how we collect, use, and protect your data.
12. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
- Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any external sites.
13. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS
- We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice.
- Continued use of our Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
14. GOVERNING LAW
- These Terms shall be governed and interpreted according to the laws of the State of Illinois, USA.
- Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the appropriate courts of the State of Illinois, USA.
15. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:
Articular Engineering
1818 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062
articular.info@articular.com
847.498.9634
By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.