1. Overview

Zenith Compounds ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit zenithcompounds.com or make a purchase. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

• Full name, email address, and shipping address when placing an order
• Account credentials (email and password) if you create an account
• Payment method selection (Zelle, Venmo, Cash App, or cryptocurrency) — we do not store payment account numbers or credentials
• Communications you send us via the contact form or email
• Affiliate application information including name, social handles, and promotion plans

Information collected automatically:

• Browser type, device type, and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on site (via anonymized, non-identifying analytics)
• Referral source (including affiliate referral codes stored in your browser's local storage)
• IP address for fraud prevention and security purposes only

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and fulfill your orders and send order confirmation emails
• Maintain your account and loyalty points balance
• Send order status updates (payment confirmed, shipped, tracking)
• Administer the affiliate/partner program and calculate commissions
• Send marketing emails if you opted in at checkout (you may unsubscribe at any time)
• Prevent fraud and unauthorized access
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for their marketing purposes.

4. Data Storage & Third-Party Services

Your data is stored and processed using the following services, each bound by their own privacy and security policies:

• Supabase — our cloud database provider. Order records, account data, affiliate data, and referral data are stored on Supabase's encrypted infrastructure. Supabase is SOC 2 compliant.
• Netlify — our website hosting provider. Netlify may log basic access data for security and performance purposes.
• EmailJS — used to deliver transactional emails (order confirmations, shipping notifications, affiliate approvals). Your email address and order details are transmitted to EmailJS for this purpose only.

All data transfers occur over encrypted HTTPS connections.

5. Local Storage & Cookies

We use your browser's local storage (not traditional cookies) to maintain:

• Your shopping cart contents
• Your login session (stored locally, not transmitted to third parties)
• Affiliate referral codes (retained for 30 days to attribute commissions)
• Dark/light mode preference

We do not use advertising cookies, cross-site tracking cookies, or third-party tracking pixels. Clearing your browser's local storage will log you out and empty your cart.

6. Loyalty Program Data

If you participate in our loyalty points program, we store your cumulative points balance and transaction history in our secure database. This data is associated with your account email address and is used solely to calculate and apply rewards.

7. Affiliate Program Data

If you apply to our Partner Program, we collect and store your application information including name, email, social media handles, Zelle payment information, and promotional plans. Referral tracking data (which orders were attributed to your code) is stored in our database and retained for the duration of your affiliate relationship plus 12 months.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for the following periods:

• Order records: 7 years (legal and accounting requirement)
• Account data: Until you request deletion, or 3 years of inactivity
• Affiliate data: Duration of partnership plus 12 months
• Marketing opt-in records: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access — request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
• Correction — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion — request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Opt-out — unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email
• Portability — request your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@zenithcompounds.com. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at individuals under 21 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 21. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a minor, we will delete it immediately.

11. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), secure cloud storage, and restricted access to customer data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact

For any privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns:
Email: contact@zenithcompounds.com
Website: zenithcompounds.com

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using zenithcompounds.com, placing an order, or creating an account, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use this website or purchase our products. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time — continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

2. Research Use Only — Critical Notice

By completing a purchase, you expressly confirm that:

• You are purchasing the product(s) solely for legitimate scientific research purposes
• You are 21 years of age or older
• You understand these products are not approved by the FDA or any equivalent regulatory authority for human or animal use
• You will not use, administer, or distribute these products for human or animal consumption
• You are legally permitted to purchase and possess these compounds in your jurisdiction

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 21 years of age to use this website or purchase any products. By using this site, you represent and warrant that you are 21 or older. We reserve the right to cancel any order and terminate any account if we believe an individual is under 21 years of age.

4. Prohibited Uses

You agree that you will not:

• Use, consume, administer, or distribute any product for human or animal consumption
• Purchase products in any jurisdiction where such compounds are illegal to possess or purchase
• Resell, redistribute, or supply products to third parties without our prior written consent
• Make any medical or therapeutic claims about our products
• Use our branding, content, or intellectual property without permission
• Engage in any fraudulent, abusive, or harmful activity on our platform
• Attempt to circumvent or manipulate our ordering, payment, affiliate, or loyalty systems

Violation of any prohibited use may result in immediate account termination, order cancellation, and where applicable, legal action.

5. Orders & Payment

Order acceptance: Placing an order constitutes an offer to purchase. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order at our discretion, including for suspected misuse, fraud, or legal compliance reasons.

Payment methods: We accept Zelle, Venmo, Cash App, and cryptocurrency. Payment is due before shipment. Orders will not be dispatched until payment is confirmed by us.

Payment confirmation: After placing your order, you will receive payment instructions by email. You must send the exact order total to the handle provided. Orders where incorrect amounts are sent will be held pending resolution.

Pricing: All prices are in USD. We reserve the right to change prices at any time. The price at time of order placement is the price you will be charged.

6. Shipping & Delivery

We charge a flat $15 shipping fee on all orders. Orders are dispatched within 24 hours of payment confirmation. We are not responsible for delays caused by carriers, customs, or circumstances outside our control. Risk of loss transfers to the buyer upon handoff to the carrier.

We do not ship to jurisdictions where the ordered compounds are prohibited by law. It is your responsibility to verify the legality of purchasing and receiving these compounds in your location before placing an order.

7. Returns & Refunds

Due to the nature of our products (research compounds with strict storage requirements), all sales are final once an order has been dispatched. We will issue a full refund or replacement only in the following circumstances:

• The product arrives visibly damaged or compromised in transit
• An incorrect product was shipped
• The product fails our stated purity specifications (supported by independent CoA testing)

Refund or replacement requests must be submitted within 7 days of delivery to contact@zenithcompounds.com with supporting photos or documentation.

8. Accounts & Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. Notify us immediately at contact@zenithcompounds.com if you suspect unauthorized access to your account. We are not liable for any loss resulting from unauthorized use of your account.

9. Loyalty Points Program

Loyalty points are awarded at our discretion and have no cash value until applied as a discount. Points are non-transferable, have no expiry date, and may be modified or discontinued at any time with reasonable notice. Points are awarded upon payment confirmation, not at time of order placement. Points cannot be applied to orders retroactively.

10. Partner (Affiliate) Program

Participation in the Partner Program is subject to approval. By applying, you agree to promote Zenith Compounds truthfully and in compliance with all applicable laws including FTC disclosure requirements. You must clearly disclose your affiliate relationship in any promotional content.

Commissions are earned on qualifying paid orders attributed to your referral code or link. Commissions are paid weekly via Zelle. We reserve the right to withhold or reverse commissions for fraudulent referrals, self-referrals, or orders that are refunded or cancelled. We may terminate your affiliate account at any time for violation of these terms or for any abusive promotional practices.

11. Intellectual Property

All content on zenithcompounds.com — including text, graphics, logos, product descriptions, and software — is the property of Zenith Compounds and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our products are provided "as is" for research purposes only. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding fitness for any particular purpose, merchantability, or results of any research conducted using our products. No information on our website, including our Research Hub, AI Advisor, or product descriptions, constitutes medical advice, and should not be relied upon as such.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Zenith Compounds and its owners, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our products or website, including but not limited to personal injury, property damage, or financial loss resulting from misuse of research compounds. Our total liability to you for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid for the order giving rise to the claim.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Zenith Compounds and its principals, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms of Service, misuse of our products, or infringement of any third-party rights.

15. Governing Law & Disputes

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising from these terms or your use of our site shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in the State of Ohio. You waive any right to a jury trial or class action proceeding.

Buyer's responsibility for local compliance: Zenith Compounds operates from and under the laws of Ohio. However, customers purchase from all 50 states and internationally. It is solely your responsibility to ensure that purchasing, receiving, and possessing the products you order is legal in your state, territory, or country. We make no representation that our products are legal in every jurisdiction. By placing an order you confirm that you have verified the legality in your location. Zenith Compounds accepts no liability for purchases made in jurisdictions where such compounds are restricted or prohibited.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

17. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service:
Email: contact@zenithcompounds.com
Website: zenithcompounds.com

What This Means

Research peptides are compounds studied in laboratory settings to understand their biological mechanisms. They have not undergone the clinical trials required for approval as pharmaceutical drugs, dietary supplements, or food additives.

Buyer Responsibility

By purchasing, you accept full responsibility for compliance with all applicable local, state, federal, and international laws. Zenith Compounds does not provide medical advice and cannot be held responsible for any misuse of these compounds.

No Medical Claims

Nothing on this website constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Our AI Advisor and Research Hub are provided for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical guidance.