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Terms of Sale

DRAFT – FOR SOLICITOR REVIEW. This document is a working draft prepared for review by a qualified solicitor in England & Wales. It is not legal advice and must not be relied on or published as final. Items in [brackets] need completing. Last drafted: [DATE].

1. About us and these terms

These terms govern the supply of products by Britpep Ltd (company number [TBC]), business address 1 Cambuslang Court, Cambuslang, Glasgow, G32 8FH, United Kingdom [registered office to be confirmed] (“Britpep”, “we”, “us”) through britpep.co.uk and britpep.com. By placing an order you agree to these terms, our Research Use Policy and our Shipping & Returns Policy.

2. Who may buy

  1. We sell only to persons aged 18 or over who are purchasing on behalf of a research institution, laboratory or business for in-vitro research or analytical purposes (“Customer”).
  2. We supply UK delivery addresses only.
  3. We may require verification of identity, affiliation and intended use (including through a trade account) and may refuse or cancel any order at our discretion, including where we suspect use outside the laboratory.
  4. [Solicitor to confirm: whether sales are restricted to business customers only (B2B), which affects the application of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013.]

3. Research use only

  1. Products are research reagents. They are not medicinal products, foods, food supplements, cosmetics or medical devices, and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
  2. The Customer must not administer any product to humans or animals, and must not resell or supply products to any person for such purposes.
  3. Product information is provided for research reference only and is not a claim of efficacy or safety.
  4. The Customer is responsible for handling, storage, use and disposal in compliance with applicable law, including the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 and its own institutional policies.

4. Orders and contract formation

An order is an offer to buy. A contract is formed only when we send written order acceptance. Items listed as “Price on request” are supplied only after we issue a quotation and the Customer accepts it.

5. Prices and payment

Prices are in pounds sterling and exclude VAT unless stated. [Payment methods, invoice terms for trade accounts (e.g. 30 days) and late-payment interest under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 – TBC.]

6. Delivery, risk and title

Delivery is described in our Shipping & Returns Policy. Risk passes on delivery. Title passes when we receive payment in full.

7. Quality, certificates and defects

Products will conform to the specification and certificate of analysis for the relevant lot. The Customer must notify us of any defect or shortfall within [5] working days of delivery.

8. Liability

  1. Nothing in these terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any liability that cannot be limited by law.
  2. Subject to clause 8.1, we are not liable for loss of profit, business or data, or any indirect loss, and our total liability is limited to the price paid for the products concerned.
  3. We accept no liability for any use of products contrary to these terms or the Research Use Policy.

9. Indemnity

The Customer indemnifies us against claims and losses arising from its breach of clause 3 or misuse of products. [Solicitor to review enforceability.]

10. General

These terms are governed by the law of England and Wales, and the courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction. [Severance, entire agreement, force majeure, notices – TBC.]

DRAFT – FOR SOLICITOR REVIEW. This document is a working draft prepared for review by a qualified solicitor in England & Wales. It is not legal advice and must not be relied on or published as final. Items in [brackets] need completing. Last drafted: [DATE].