Compliance Statement

1. Research Use Only Declaration

Orcatech Bio-Peptides supplies synthetic peptide compounds and related research chemicals exclusively for in vitro laboratory and scientific research use only. This is the sole intended and authorized use of all products sold through orcatechbio.com.

Our compounds are made available exclusively to qualified scientists, researchers, and research professionals operating within licensed, controlled laboratory environments for lawful in vitro investigative purposes. These products are not available to the general public and are not sold for personal use under any circumstances.

By completing a purchase, every buyer provides a legally binding representation that all products will be used solely within the scope of qualified in vitro scientific research, in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in their jurisdiction.

2. FDA Status and Disclaimer

None of the products sold by Orcatech Bio-Peptides have been evaluated, reviewed, or approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Our products are not:

• Drugs or pharmaceutical preparations as defined under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act)
• Dietary supplements or nutraceuticals
• Medical devices
• Cosmetics or personal care products
• Biological products under FDA jurisdiction
• Approved for any therapeutic, diagnostic, or preventive application

No health claims, therapeutic claims, or claims relating to human or animal benefit of any kind are made, expressed, or implied by Orcatech Bio-Peptides in any product listing, technical documentation, communication, or marketing material. Any such interpretation is expressly disclaimed.

Product technical descriptions, molecular data, and amino acid sequences are provided solely for scientific research identification and characterization purposes. They do not constitute or imply any claim regarding biological activity, safety, or suitability for any specific research application.

3. Buyer Eligibility Requirements

Orcatech Bio-Peptides products are available exclusively to buyers who meet all of the following eligibility criteria:

• Age: Must be 18 years of age or older
• Professional qualification: Must be a qualified scientist, researcher, or research professional with appropriate scientific training and expertise
• Laboratory affiliation: Must be operating within, or on behalf of, a licensed, controlled laboratory or research institution
• Lawful purpose: Must intend to use all products solely for lawful in vitro laboratory research
• Regulatory compliance: Must be in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing the purchase, importation, possession, and laboratory use of research compounds in their jurisdiction

By placing an order, you expressly represent and warrant that you satisfy all eligibility requirements listed above. We reserve the right to verify eligibility, request supporting documentation, and refuse or cancel any order where eligibility cannot be confirmed to our satisfaction.

4. Buyer Responsibility

Each buyer bears full and sole legal responsibility for:

• Ensuring that all products are used exclusively for lawful in vitro laboratory research within a qualified, licensed facility
• Verifying that the purchase, importation, possession, and use of specific compounds is lawful in their jurisdiction
• Ensuring proper handling, storage, and disposal of all research compounds in accordance with applicable laboratory safety regulations and good laboratory practices (GLP)
• Ensuring that all individuals who handle purchased compounds are appropriately qualified and trained
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to occupational health and safety regulations, environmental regulations, and laboratory licensing requirements

Orcatech Bio-Peptides accepts no responsibility for the actions, omissions, or decisions of buyers following the transfer of products. All post-sale responsibility for lawful use rests entirely with the buyer.

5. Age Verification (18+)

Orcatech Bio-Peptides requires that all purchasers be at least 18 years of age at the time of purchase. This requirement is strictly enforced.

By placing an order, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age. We reserve the right to require age verification documentation before fulfilling any order where age cannot be reasonably confirmed. Any order where the purchaser is found to be under 18 will be immediately cancelled and refunded, and the associated account will be permanently banned.

Our Website is not directed to and is not intended for use by individuals under 18. If you are aware of any minor attempting to purchase from our Website, please report it immediately via orcatechbio.com/contact/.

6. DEA Awareness Statement

Orcatech Bio-Peptides is aware of and operates in a manner consistent with applicable United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulations. We do not knowingly sell, supply, or distribute any compound that is listed as a Controlled Substance under the US Controlled Substances Act (CSA) or any Scheduled substance under applicable DEA regulations.

Buyers are solely responsible for:

• Independently verifying the DEA Schedule status and any applicable controlled substance regulations pertaining to specific compounds in their jurisdiction before ordering
• Obtaining any permits, licenses, or registrations required by applicable federal or state law for the possession or use of specific research compounds in their laboratory
• Ensuring full compliance with all DEA and state-level controlled substance regulations applicable to their research activities

The provision of this statement does not constitute legal advice. Buyers with questions about the regulatory status of specific compounds in their jurisdiction should consult qualified legal counsel or contact the relevant regulatory authority directly.

7. Export Controls and International Compliance

Orcatech Bio-Peptides complies with applicable US export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) administered by the US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS).

We do not ship products to:

• Countries subject to comprehensive US trade sanctions or embargoes administered by the US Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
• Individuals or entities listed on applicable US export denial or sanctions lists
• Destinations where shipment of our products is prohibited by applicable law

International buyers are solely responsible for:

• Ensuring that the importation of purchased compounds into their country is lawful and compliant with all applicable local, national, and regional regulations
• Obtaining all required import licenses, permits, or authorizations
• Paying all applicable import duties, taxes, customs fees, and brokerage charges
• Complying with all local regulations governing the possession, handling, and laboratory use of research chemical compounds

Orcatech Bio-Peptides is not responsible for and shall not be liable for any regulatory violation, customs delay, seizure, or legal consequence arising from the international shipment or importation of our products.

8. Prohibited Uses

The following uses of Orcatech Bio-Peptides products are strictly and absolutely prohibited. Engaging in any prohibited use constitutes a material breach of our Terms of Service, may violate applicable law, and will result in immediate enforcement action:

• Human consumption, ingestion, self-injection, inhalation, absorption, or topical application in any form, by any route of administration, for any purpose whatsoever
• Administration to any animal, whether for experimental, veterinary, agricultural, or any other purpose
• Use in, or in preparation for, any clinical trial, human study, or research involving live human or animal subjects
• Diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive, or palliative application in humans or animals
• Use outside of a licensed, qualified laboratory environment by unqualified or untrained individuals
• Resale, transfer, or redistribution to any third party who has not been verified as a qualified researcher with a legitimate research purpose
• Incorporation into food, beverage, dietary supplement, cosmetic, or personal care products
• Agricultural, horticultural, or aquatic application of any kind
• Manufacturing or production of any product intended for human or animal consumption or administration
• Any use that violates applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
• Circumventing eligibility verification or providing false information to obtain products

9. Misuse Reporting Policy

Orcatech Bio-Peptides takes the misuse of research compounds with the utmost seriousness. We actively encourage all buyers, researchers, and members of the public to report suspected or confirmed misuse of our products.

Report misuse if you are aware of:

• Any individual consuming, injecting, or otherwise administering an Orcatech Bio-Peptides product
• Resale or distribution of our products to unqualified individuals or the general public
• Possession or use of our products outside of a qualified laboratory setting
• Any use of our products for a purpose other than lawful in vitro laboratory research

How to report: Contact us immediately via orcatechbio.com/contact/ or email compliance@orcatechbio.com. Reports may be made anonymously.

Our response: Upon receipt of a credible misuse report, Orcatech Bio-Peptides will: immediately suspend the associated account; cancel all pending orders; cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies, regulatory authorities, and any investigation; and pursue all available legal remedies against confirmed misusers.

Orcatech Bio-Peptides cooperates fully and proactively with the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), law enforcement agencies at all levels of government, and any other regulatory or investigative authority with jurisdiction over reported misuse of our products.

10. No Medical Advice

Orcatech Bio-Peptides does not provide and expressly disclaims any ability to provide medical advice, clinical guidance, veterinary advice, or recommendations of any kind relating to human or animal health.

Nothing on orcatechbio.com, in our product listings, in our technical documentation, in our COA or SDS documents, in our research resources, or in any communication from Orcatech Bio-Peptides or its employees, agents, or contractors, constitutes:

• Medical advice or a medical recommendation
• Clinical guidance or a clinical recommendation
• Veterinary advice or a veterinary recommendation
• A suggestion or implication that any compound is suitable for administration to any person or animal
• A representation regarding the safety, efficacy, or biological activity of any compound in vivo

For all medical, clinical, or veterinary questions, consult a licensed healthcare or veterinary professional. For research-specific technical questions, our scientific team can assist with in vitro laboratory protocols and compound specifications only.

11. Enforcement Policy

Orcatech Bio-Peptides maintains a strict zero-tolerance enforcement policy with respect to prohibited uses, eligibility violations, and any breach of our Terms of Service or Compliance Statement.

Enforcement actions may include:

• Immediate account suspension pending investigation
• Permanent account termination and ban from all future purchases
• Cancellation of all pending and unfulfilled orders without refund in cases of confirmed violation
• Reporting to relevant law enforcement agencies, regulatory authorities, and government bodies
• Civil legal action to recover damages, costs, and losses resulting from violations
• Full cooperation with any criminal investigation

Confirmed misuse, provision of false eligibility information, or any attempt to circumvent our compliance procedures will be treated as a serious violation and will be pursued to the full extent available under applicable law.

12. Compliance Contact

For compliance inquiries, regulatory questions, misuse reporting, or law enforcement requests:

• General compliance inquiries: compliance@orcatechbio.com
• Law enforcement and regulatory requests: compliance@orcatechbio.com
• Misuse reporting: orcatechbio.com/contact/ (anonymous reports accepted)
• Legal department: legal@orcatechbio.com

We respond to all law enforcement and regulatory requests promptly and cooperate fully with all applicable authorities. We take our compliance obligations seriously and maintain this Compliance Statement as a living document that is reviewed and updated regularly.