Research Use Policy

THIS RESEARCH USE POLICY GOVERNS THE INTENDED USE OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES DESCRIBED ON THE HUDSON BIOTECH WEBSITE. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.

1. Purpose and Scope

Hudson Biotech provides peptide manufacturing, custom synthesis, and clinical-trial support services exclusively for lawful research and development purposes. This Research Use Policy (the “Policy”) defines the intended audience, permitted uses, and prohibited uses of any products or services referenced on this Site.

2. Intended Audience

Intended Audience and Use Limitations

The Site and any products or services described are intended solely for lawful research, development, clinical, and institutional business contexts.

Intended Solely For

Biopharmaceutical sponsors and developers
Contract research organizations (CROs)
Hospitals and academic medical centers
Principal investigators and research institutions
Procurement teams and qualified vendors
Other commercial or institutional entities engaged in lawful research or clinical development

This Site Is Not Intended For

Consumers or individuals seeking products for personal use
Patients seeking treatment or medication
Individuals intending to self-administer investigational peptides
Any use outside legitimate research or clinical-trial settings

Important notice: Nothing on this Site should be interpreted as a consumer-facing offer, treatment pathway, or personal-use supply channel.

3. Permitted Uses

Permitted Research and Development Uses

Peptides and related services may be used only within legitimate research, development, analytical, and regulated investigational settings supported by appropriate oversight and authorization.

In Vitro Research

Laboratory studies not involving human or animal subjects.

Preclinical Research

Animal studies conducted under an approved IACUC protocol.

Clinical Trial Material

Investigational products used under an approved IND, IDE, or equivalent authorization.

Analytical Development

Method development, characterization, stability studies, and quality control testing.

Custom Research Synthesis

Peptide production for legitimate research programs with appropriate institutional oversight.

Important limitation: Any use outside lawful research, regulated investigational work, or properly supervised development settings is outside the intended scope of the Site and related services.

4. Prohibited Uses

Strictly Prohibited Uses

The following uses are strictly prohibited and fall outside the lawful, research-focused, and institutionally supervised scope of the Site and any related products or services.

Human Consumption or Administration

Outside of approved clinical trials.

Patient Treatment

Use as therapy outside regulated clinical research with ethics approval.

Compounding for Human Use

Except where explicitly authorized under applicable law.

Cosmetic or Lifestyle Use

Including anti-aging, bodybuilding, tanning, or weight loss.

Recreational Use

Any non-medical or non-research use.

Resale to Consumers

Distribution to individuals for personal use.

Misrepresentation

Marketing products as FDA-approved or safe for human use when they are not.

Important prohibition: Any use that bypasses lawful research oversight, misstates regulatory status, or enables personal-use distribution is outside permitted use and may create serious legal, safety, and compliance risks.

5. Buyer Representations and Warranties

User Representations and Warranties

By requesting information, quotes, or products, you represent and warrant that the request is lawful, institutionally appropriate, and consistent with the investigational and research-limited nature of the materials described on this Site.

You act on behalf of a legitimate organization

Products will be used solely for lawful research or clinical-trial purposes

Products will not be distributed to consumers

You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including FDA and institutional requirements

You understand investigational peptides are not approved for human treatment

You will obtain all required approvals, including IRB, IACUC, and IND approvals where applicable, before use in studies

Important representation: Any request submitted through the Site is understood to be made on this basis and within the limits of lawful, regulated, and properly supervised research or clinical-trial activity.

6. Regulatory Compliance

User Responsibility for Compliance and Safe Handling

Hudson Biotech does not provide regulatory, legal, or medical advice. Responsibility for compliant use, approvals, handling practices, and safety controls remains with the user and the user’s organization.

What Remains the User’s Responsibility

Users and requesting organizations are solely responsible for ensuring that their activities, protocols, procurement decisions, and use of materials comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, institutional, and safety requirements. Site content should not be relied upon as a substitute for formal professional advice or internal compliance review.

You Are Solely Responsible For

Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Obtaining required approvals and authorizations
Proper handling, storage, and disposal of materials
Implementing appropriate safety and risk controls

Important notice: Users should consult qualified regulatory, legal, medical, and safety professionals as appropriate before initiating any research, procurement, storage, handling, or investigational-use activity.

7. No Approved Drug Claims

No peptide described on this Site is presented as an FDA-approved drug. References to research or clinical studies do not constitute claims of safety, efficacy, or regulatory approval.

8. Verification of Purchaser Status

Verification, Refusal, and Termination Rights

Hudson Biotech reserves the right to review requests, assess legitimacy, and take appropriate action where proposed use does not align with lawful research, institutional standards, or this Policy.

Verify Credentials

Hudson Biotech may verify institutional or commercial credentials before providing information, quotations, services, or materials.

Refuse Service

Hudson Biotech may refuse service where a legitimate research purpose cannot be demonstrated or where the proposed use appears inconsistent with this Policy.

Terminate Relationships

Hudson Biotech may terminate existing relationships, communications, or service engagement for violations of this Policy or related compliance expectations.

Important notice: Requests made through the Site may be reviewed for institutional legitimacy, intended use, and policy compliance before any further engagement is provided.

9. No Liability for Misuse

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hudson Biotech shall not be liable for any claims, damages, or injuries resulting from unauthorized or prohibited use, including consumer use or use outside legitimate research or clinical-trial settings.

10. Investigational Product Labeling

Investigational Material Labeling

Where applicable, investigational materials will be labeled according to their intended research or clinical-use context.

Non-Clinical Materials

“For Research Use Only – Not for Human Consumption”

Clinical Trial Materials

“Caution: Investigational Product – Limited by Federal Law to Investigational Use”

Important note: Labeling language may vary depending on applicable law, study type, authorization pathway, and material classification, but investigational status and use limitations must remain clear.

11. Reporting of Misuse

Any suspected misuse, diversion, or unauthorized distribution should be reported to:

Hudson Biotech
[Insert Email Address]
[Insert Phone Number]

12. Changes to This Policy

Policy Updates and Acknowledgment

This Policy may be updated at any time. Changes take effect upon posting. Continued use of the Site or services constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

Policy Updates

Hudson Biotech may revise this Policy from time to time to reflect legal, regulatory, operational, or business changes. Users are responsible for reviewing the current version, and continued interaction with the Site or related services after updates are posted will be treated as acceptance of the revised terms.

13. Acknowledgment

You have read and understood this Policy
You will use products only for permitted purposes
You understand investigational peptides are not approved for consumer use
You will comply with all applicable laws and institutional requirements

Important acknowledgment: By using this Site or engaging with Hudson Biotech, you confirm acceptance of this Policy and the responsibilities, limitations, and compliance expectations described in it.

13. Acknowledgment

Research Use Policy Acknowledgment

By accessing the Site or requesting products or services from Hudson Biotech, you acknowledge and agree to the following conditions regarding permitted use, investigational status, and compliance obligations.

You have read and understood this Research Use Policy

You will use all products and services solely for permitted research or clinical-trial purposes

You understand that investigational peptides are not approved for consumer or therapeutic use

You will comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and institutional requirements

Important acknowledgment: Continued access to the Site or engagement with Hudson Biotech signifies acceptance of these conditions and of the research-use limitations described throughout this Policy.

14. Contact Us

For questions regarding this Policy, please contact:

Hudson Biotech
[Insert Address]
[Insert Email Address]
[Insert Phone Number]