Terms and Conditions

II.1. Application

These Terms and Conditions of Sale (the "Sale Terms") govern every quotation issued by, and every order placed with, AUM BioTech, LLC ("AUM BioTech") for oligonucleotides and related products (the "Products"), whether the order is placed on this website, by purchase order or by acceptance of a quotation. By placing an order, issuing a purchase order, accepting a quotation or receiving Products, the purchaser ("Customer") accepts the Sale Terms. Any other term in a purchase order or other document issued by Customer does not apply, unless AUM BioTech accepts it in writing. Part III (Sequences and Intellectual Property) forms part of the Sale Terms.

II.2. Research Use Only

The Products are for research use only. They are not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, and not for use in humans.

II.3. Custom Products; Orders Final

The Products are custom products manufactured to Customer's order. Each order requires a purchase order or payment by credit card. Purchase orders are invoiced with net 30 terms on approved accounts. All orders are final and cannot be canceled or refunded once placed.

II.4. Quality

Every Product is strictly controlled for quality and is manufactured in an ISO 9001:2015 certified facility.

II.5. Lead Time and Shipping

The standard lead time is 10-14 business days from order confirmation. Lead times and shipping dates are estimates and are not guaranteed. Products are shipped lyophilized, with priority shipping within the United States and international priority shipping elsewhere.

II.6. Prices and Taxes

Prices are stated in United States dollars. Applicable taxes are not included in quoted prices and will be added on the invoice. For orders delivered outside the United States, value added tax, goods and services tax, customs duties and carrier fees, where applicable, are not included and are payable by the recipient. AUM BioTech reserves the right to modify its prices; Customer will be notified in writing before any change to a price quoted to Customer.

II.7. Knockdown Guarantee

III.1. Definitions

III.2. Ownership and Reservation of Rights

III.3. Limited License

Subject to Customer's compliance with these Terms, AUM BioTech grants Customer a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable and limited license to use the Products, and the Designed Sequences solely as embodied in the Products, for the Permitted Purpose.

III.4. Proprietary Chemistry

III.5. Disclosure of Designed Sequences

AUM BioTech is under no obligation to disclose any Designed Sequence, in whole or in part. AUM BioTech may, in its sole discretion and on a case-by-case basis, disclose or withhold any Designed Sequence, or consent to its disclosure by Customer to a third party, and may attach conditions to any such disclosure or consent. Any disclosure by AUM BioTech is made subject to this Part, does not enlarge the license granted in Section 3, and does not waive or diminish any right of AUM BioTech.

III.6. Restrictions

III.7. Publications

Customer may publish or present the results of research conducted using the Products and may identify the Products by name and catalog number, provided that no Designed Sequence or modification pattern is disclosed. Where a journal, funding body or regulatory authority requires disclosure of a Designed Sequence, Customer shall notify AUM BioTech in writing before any disclosure, and AUM BioTech shall respond within ten (10) business days in accordance with Section 5, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld.

III.8. Inventions and Intellectual Property Filings

III.9. Customer Sequences

As between the parties, Customer retains all right, title and interest in and to Customer Sequences. AUM BioTech shall use Customer Sequences solely to design, synthesize, quality-control, deliver and support the Products ordered by Customer and to comply with applicable law; shall treat Customer Sequences as Customer's confidential information; and shall disclose them only to its manufacturing and logistics partners to the extent necessary for those purposes and under obligations of confidentiality. AUM BioTech claims no ownership of Customer Sequences.

III.10. Confidentiality

Customer shall hold the Confidential Information in strict confidence, shall use it solely for the Permitted Purpose, and shall protect it with no less than reasonable care. These obligations do not apply to information that Customer demonstrates by written records (i) was or became publicly available through no breach by Customer, (ii) was lawfully known to Customer before disclosure without obligation of confidentiality, or (iii) was lawfully received from a third party without restriction. Where disclosure is required by law or court order, Customer shall give AUM BioTech prompt written notice, shall cooperate in seeking protective treatment, and shall disclose only the minimum required.

III.11. Remedies

Customer acknowledges that a breach of Sections 4, 6, 8 or 10 would cause AUM BioTech irreparable harm for which monetary damages would be an inadequate remedy, and that AUM BioTech shall be entitled to seek injunctive or other equitable relief, without the requirement to post a bond, in addition to all other remedies available at law or in equity. AUM BioTech may suspend or terminate the license granted in Section 3 upon any breach of this Part.

III.12. Acceptance and Survival

This Part forms part of AUM BioTech's Terms and Conditions of Sale and is accepted by Customer upon the earliest of placing an order, accepting a quotation or receiving the Products. Sections 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 11 survive the completion, cancellation or termination of any order.

IV.1. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website and the Materials herein are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, accuracy, and non-infringement. AUM BioTech does not guarantee that the Website will operate without interruptions, errors, viruses, or other harmful components.

AUM BioTech assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or omissions in the Materials or for the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the information provided.

IV.2. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, AUM BioTech, its affiliates, licensors, service providers, and third parties associated with the Website shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages arising from or related to your access, use, or inability to use this Website or the Materials therein, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

IV.3. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AUM BioTech, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising from your breach of these Terms of Use or your use of this Website.

IV.4. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use and your use of the Website shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, excluding conflict of law principles. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of state and federal courts located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania for resolving any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website.

IV.5. Modification of Terms

AUM BioTech reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify, amend, or revise these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Such changes will become effective immediately upon posting to this Website. Your continued use of the Website following any such changes indicates your acceptance of the modified Terms of Use. We encourage you to regularly review these terms.

IV.6. General Provisions

If any provision of these Terms of Use is deemed invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a competent court, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable.

Parts I to IV together constitute these Terms and Conditions. A reference to a Section within a Part is a reference to that Section of the same Part unless another Part is named. Part II and Part III apply to every quotation issued by, and every order placed with, AUM BioTech, LLC, whether or not the order is placed on this website. In the event of any conflict between Part I and Part II or Part III with respect to the Products, the Designed Sequences or the Customer Sequences, Part II and Part III prevail.

IV.7. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at: