Terms of service

Last Updated: 19/11/2025

Welcome to Imperial Peptides UK.

By accessing our website or purchasing our products, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before placing an order.

1. Company Information

Imperial Peptides UK is a trading name of Research Sciences Ltd, a UK-registered company (Company No. 16704368).
Registered Office: 124–128 City Road, London, England, EC1V 2NX
Email: info@imperialpeptides.co.uk

2. Eligibility to Purchase

By placing an order, you confirm that you:

  • Are at least 18 years old; and that you are not purchasing for anyone under the age of 18; and

  • Are purchasing solely for in-vitro laboratory research use on behalf of a research organisation, educational institution, or for legitimate personal laboratory research.

Imperial Peptides UK reserves the right to refuse service to any customer who does not meet these requirements.

3. Research Use Only (RUO) – Legal Restrictions

All products supplied by Imperial Peptides UK are classified as Research Use Only (RUO) materials.

Accordingly, you agree that:

  • Products are NOT intended for human or animal consumption, administration, application, or diagnostic or therapeutic use.

  • Products must not be used in vivo, in clinical settings, cosmetic procedures, or wellness applications.

  • Products must not be mislabelled, repackaged, distributed, or resold as medicines, medical devices, injectables, treatments, or supplements.

  • Products must only be used in accordance with applicable UK laboratory safety regulations, including COSHH and GLP where relevant.

Any misuse of products is strictly prohibited and is the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

4. Orders & Payments

  • All orders are subject to review, verification, and acceptance.

  • Imperial Peptides UK may request additional information to verify research use.

  • Payment must be made in full at the time of ordering.

  • Payments are processed securely via PCI-DSS compliant providers

5. Pricing & Taxes

  • All prices are displayed in GBP (£).

  • VAT will be applied where required under UK law.

  • Pricing may be updated at any time without notice.

6. Shipping & Delivery

  • Orders are dispatched to the address provided by the customer at checkout.

  • Delivery estimates are guidelines only and may vary.

  • Risk of loss or damage transfers to the customer upon delivery.

  • At present, shipments are restricted to UK customers only, unless a verified research contract is in place for international export.

7. Returns & Refunds

Due to the specialist nature of RUO reagents:

  • Returns cannot be accepted once an order has been dispatched.

  • Refunds are granted only where goods are damaged, faulty, or incorrectly supplied (see Refund Policy).

8. Buyer Responsibilities

By purchasing from Imperial Peptides UK, you accept full responsibility for:

  • The safe handling, storage, and disposal of all products.

  • Ensuring all materials are used only for lawful research purposes.

  • Complying with all relevant UK regulations, including chemical handling and laboratory safety requirements.

Imperial Peptides UK accepts no liability for misuse, improper handling, or unlawful use of its products.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by UK law, Imperial Peptides UK shall not be liable for:

  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages

  • Any loss resulting from the use, misuse, or inability to use our products

  • Any damages arising from unauthorised or improper use

  • Any reliance on website content or product descriptions for applications outside RUO scope

Our total liability will not exceed the purchase price of the relevant product(s).

10. Indemnity

The Buyer agrees to fully indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Imperial Peptides UK, its directors, officers, employees, and affiliates against all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, regulatory actions, and legal costs arising from:

  • Misuse of Products

  • Human or veterinary administration

  • Breach of these Terms

  • Misrepresentation of Buyer information

  • Illegal activities or regulatory breaches by the Buyer

This clause survives termination of these Terms.

11. Regulatory Changes & Product Suspension

We reserve the right to:

  • Suspend, restrict, or cancel supply of any Product

  • Cancel pending orders

  • Amend Product availability

If:

  • The Product becomes regulated, prohibited, or restricted by MHRA, UK law, or international law

  • We suspect the Product may be diverted for human or veterinary use

  • Safety or compliance concerns arise

Refunds may be provided at our discretion in such cases.

12. Website Use

  • All website content is for informational purposes only.

  • No information on this website constitutes medical, therapeutic, diagnostic, or veterinary advice.

  • Any unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or modification of website content is prohibited.

13. Privacy & Data Protection

Imperial Peptides UK processes personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and our Privacy Policy.

14. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
All disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.