Website Terms of Use

1. About Us

Mercia Research Limited
Company Number: 17189709
Registered Office: 5th Floor, 167–169 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PF, United Kingdom
Contact: info@merciaresearch.com

The Website is intended for users aged 18 years or over.

2. Purpose of the Website

The Website is intended to provide information about Mercia Research, its products, services, quality-control procedures, and educational resources relating to peptide science and laboratory research materials.

3. Research and Educational Content

The Website may contain product information, scientific terminology, research summaries, educational articles, analytical testing information, and other technical content. All content is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. Content published on the Website does not constitute medical, pharmaceutical, veterinary, treatment, diagnostic, or professional scientific advice. Nothing on the Website should be interpreted as recommending, promoting, or encouraging the use of any product in humans or animals. Users should independently evaluate all information before relying upon it for any purpose.

4. Research Materials Disclaimer

Products referenced on this Website are supplied exclusively for laboratory and scientific research purposes. Products supplied by Mercia Research are not medicines, medical devices, food products, food supplements, cosmetics, or veterinary products. Products are not intended for human consumption, animal consumption, clinical use, diagnostic use, therapeutic use, medical treatment, or veterinary treatment. Mercia Research does not provide dosage guidance, administration instructions, treatment recommendations, or clinical advice.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, all content available on the Website — including text, graphics, logos, icons, product descriptions, images, documents, downloads, design elements, Website structure and layout — is owned by or licensed to Mercia Research and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, database, and intellectual-property laws. All rights are reserved.

6. Permitted Use

You may access the Website for personal, educational, or business information purposes, print or download extracts for your own lawful use, and share links to publicly accessible Website content. Content must not be altered, copyright notices must remain intact, and content must not be presented as your own.

7. Prohibited Use

You must not copy, reproduce, republish, or distribute Website content for commercial purposes without written permission, modify or create derivative works from Website content, use Website content in a misleading or deceptive manner, attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, introduce malware or malicious code, use automated scraping tools without prior written consent, use the Website for unlawful purposes, or misrepresent your identity or affiliation.

8. Product Information

Mercia Research makes reasonable efforts to ensure information published on the Website is accurate and up to date. However, we do not warrant that content is complete, current, error-free, or suitable for any particular purpose. Scientific understanding evolves over time and information may become outdated. We reserve the right to modify, update, or remove content without notice.

9. Certificates of Analysis and Technical Documentation

Certificates of Analysis ("CoAs"), laboratory documentation, analytical data, and technical materials published on the Website are provided for informational purposes only. Such documentation reflects information available at the time of publication and should not be interpreted as guaranteeing suitability for any specific application. Mercia Research reserves the right to update documentation as required.

10. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, publications, research papers, or external resources. Such links are provided solely for convenience and informational purposes. Mercia Research does not control third-party websites, does not endorse third-party content, and is not responsible for the accuracy, availability, or security of third-party resources. Accessing third-party websites is entirely at your own risk.

11. Website Availability

We aim to keep the Website available and functioning correctly at all times. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Website may be suspended, restricted, modified, or withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Mercia Research shall not be liable for losses resulting from Website downtime or interruption.

12. Limitation of Liability

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation would be unlawful. Nothing excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any liability that cannot legally be excluded.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Mercia Research shall not be liable for indirect losses, consequential losses, loss of profits, loss of business, loss of opportunity, loss of goodwill, or reliance placed upon Website content. Your use of the Website is entirely at your own risk.

13. Security

While Mercia Research takes reasonable measures to maintain Website security, we do not guarantee that the Website will be free from viruses, malware, unauthorised access, service interruptions, or other harmful components. Users are responsible for implementing appropriate security measures on their own systems and devices.

14. Privacy and Cookies

Use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. By using the Website, you acknowledge that personal data may be processed in accordance with those policies.

15. Changes to These Terms

Mercia Research reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Website following publication of updated Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

17. Jurisdiction

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, except where applicable consumer protection legislation provides otherwise.

18. Contact

Questions regarding these Website Terms of Use should be directed to: info@merciaresearch.com
Mercia Research Limited, 5th Floor, 167–169 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PF, United Kingdom