Terms of Service
Last updated: May 17, 2026 · Effective: May 17, 2026
These Terms of Service (“Terms“) govern your access to and use of the kinotype.shop website and any products or services offered by Kinotype, LLC (“Kinotype,” “we,” “us,” or “our“). By using the Site or placing an order, you agree to these Terms.
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 21 years of age and a qualified researcher (laboratory, academic, or industry research professional) to access this Site or purchase products. By using this Site you represent and warrant that you meet these criteria and have full legal capacity to enter into this agreement.
2. Research Use Only
All products are sold strictly for in-vitro laboratory research purposes. Products are NOT drugs, dietary supplements, cosmetics, food, or medical devices. Products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for safety or efficacy in humans or animals. Products are not intended for human or animal consumption, therapeutic, diagnostic, or veterinary use.
3. Account Creation
You may need to register an account to purchase products. You agree to (a) provide accurate and complete information, (b) maintain the confidentiality of your password, (c) accept responsibility for all activity under your account, and (d) accept the research-use disclaimer presented during registration.
4. Ordering and Payment
By placing an order you agree to pay the listed price plus any applicable taxes and shipping. Prices are in USD. We reserve the right to refuse, limit, or cancel any order at our discretion, including for suspected misuse, fraud, or jurisdictional restrictions.
5. Shipping
We ship to United States addresses only (lower 48 states). Cold-chain insulated mailers are used for temperature-sensitive products. See our Shipping Policy for full details on transit times, costs, and delivery exceptions.
6. Refunds and Returns
Due to the nature of our products, all sales are final once shipped. See our Refund Policy for exceptions covering damaged or defective items.
7. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site — text, images, calculators, code, branding — is owned by Kinotype or licensed to us. You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute Site content without written permission, except for personal research-related caching of pages.
8. Prohibited Conduct
You may not:
- Use products for any purpose other than legitimate in-vitro research.
- Resell or redistribute products without written authorization.
- Misrepresent your identity, qualifications, or intended use.
- Attempt to bypass site security, scrape data, or interfere with operations.
- Use the Site to violate any applicable law or regulation.
9. Disclaimers
Products are sold “AS IS” with the warranties stated in our Legal Disclaimer. We disclaim all other warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Kinotype’s total liability for any claim arising from your use of the Site or products is limited to the amount you paid for the specific product at issue. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Kinotype harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from (a) your misuse of any product, (b) your breach of these Terms, or (c) your violation of any law or third-party right.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Hidalgo County, Texas.
13. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.
14. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Email legal@kinotype.shop or write to: Kinotype, LLC, McAllen, Texas, USA.
By placing an order or creating an account, you confirm you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms.