Terms of Service

Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using Northern Compound, you agree to be bound by these terms of service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use the site. Northern Compound reserves the right to update these terms at any time; continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. We recommend reviewing this page periodically so you remain aware of the terms that currently apply to your use of the publication.

These terms apply to every page on the site, every article, every newsletter issue, and every interactive element including forms, subscription widgets, and comment functionality where offered. They apply whether you are a casual reader, a returning subscriber, or a researcher using the site for reference.

Educational and research purposes only

All content published on Northern Compound is provided strictly for research and educational purposes. The site discusses peptides that are typically used in laboratory research. Nothing on this site is intended to encourage, endorse, or facilitate the use of research peptides in humans or animals outside of an appropriate research setting operated by qualified personnel.

No medical advice

Northern Compound does not provide medical advice. The information on this site is not a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions about a medical condition or treatment option. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you read on Northern Compound.

Research peptides discussed on this site are not approved for human consumption by Health Canada or any comparable regulatory authority in Canada or elsewhere. Northern Compound makes no therapeutic claims about any substance discussed on the site.

User responsibilities

You agree to use the site lawfully and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use of the site. You are responsible for ensuring that any research activity you undertake complies with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies in your jurisdiction. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account information associated with your use of the site.

You agree not to attempt to gain unauthorised access to any portion of the site, any related systems or networks, or any data stored by Northern Compound.

Intellectual property

All content on Northern Compound, including articles, photographs, graphics, logos, and compiled data, is the property of Northern Compound or its content suppliers and is protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may read, print, and share content for personal non-commercial use, provided you credit Northern Compound and link back to the original article where applicable.

Republication of full articles, commercial redistribution, or use of Northern Compound content to train machine learning models is not permitted without express written consent.

External links and third-party content

Northern Compound links to external websites, including supplier websites, research databases, and news sources. These links are provided for convenience and reference. Northern Compound does not control the content of external sites and is not responsible for their accuracy, legality, or any harm resulting from their use.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Northern Compound, its contributors, and its affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the site, whether based in contract, tort, or any other legal theory, even if Northern Compound has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Governing law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising from or relating to these terms or your use of the site shall be resolved in the courts of British Columbia.

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be interpreted, to the extent possible, to give effect to its original intent in a manner consistent with applicable law.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Northern Compound, its contributors, and its affiliates from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your use of the site, your violation of these terms, or your violation of any third-party right, including any intellectual property, privacy, or publicity right.

Termination

Northern Compound may, at its sole discretion, suspend or terminate your access to the site or any part of it at any time and for any reason, including breach of these terms. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination, including intellectual property, limitation of liability, indemnification, and governing law, shall survive.

Contact

For questions about these terms, please reach out through the contact page.