KNOW BEFORE YOU ORDER
Frequently asked questions.
Straight answers about catalog access, product strengths, documentation status, volume pricing, fulfillment, and research-use restrictions.
Catalog & research use
Who are Research Arsenal products intended for?
Products are offered for qualified laboratory and research use only. They are not intended for human or veterinary consumption, diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of disease.
Why is an account required to view the store?
The account gate keeps catalog access, saved orders, and research-use acknowledgments connected to a customer record. Public quality, FAQ, and research-guide pages remain available for review.
Can you provide dosing, administration, or reconstitution instructions?
No. Research Arsenal does not provide clinical, personal-use, dosing, administration, or treatment guidance. The Research Guides organize literature topics and search terms only.
How are products organized?
Every product has one clear primary research category. GLP and incretin materials have their own section with accurate single-, dual-, and triple-receptor labels. The complete catalog remains available from Shop without choosing a category.
Products & pricing
Why does a product show only one strength?
A strength selector shows only approved, priced variants currently in the catalog. Additional strengths are not displayed until their SKU and real selling price are confirmed.
How does automatic volume pricing work?
Discounts apply per exact product and strength: 3–5 vials save 5%, 6–9 save 7%, 10–19 save 10%, and 20 or more save 12%. The cart updates automatically.
Can different products or strengths be combined for a volume tier?
No. Each tier is calculated from the quantity of one exact product variant. For example, two 5 mg vials and one 10 mg vial do not combine into a three-vial tier.
Do sale prices stack with volume discounts?
No. An active sale price and an automatic volume discount do not stack. The store applies the eligible pricing rule without combining both discounts.
Which payment methods are accepted?
The methods currently configured for the store appear securely during checkout. Research Arsenal does not advertise a payment-method discount until the applicable processor, fee, and checkout rule are confirmed.
Quality & documentation
Where can I find product documentation?
The COA Status page lists every approved catalog entry. A product remains marked Report pending until a product-matched batch record is ready to publish.
Why are some COAs not available yet?
Third-party batch testing and report delivery can take time. The current system shows the gap directly instead of substituting a generic certificate or a report from another product or batch.
Does Research Arsenal claim cGMP compliance?
Not at this time. cGMP refers to current good manufacturing practice controls. Research Arsenal will not display that claim without documentation from the responsible manufacturing facility that supports it.
What will a published report show?
The goal is to preserve the original laboratory record with the product, batch or sample reference, dates, methods, and measured values visible. The scope of each report may differ by product and laboratory.
Orders, shipping & reviews
When should my order arrive?
Standard estimated delivery is 2–7 business days. Tracking details are sent when they become available. Weekends, carrier holidays, severe weather, and carrier disruptions may extend the estimate.
What if tracking is not updating?
Carrier scans can be delayed. Allow the carrier time to post a new event, then contact support with the order number if the shipment remains unchanged beyond the expected delivery window.
What if an item arrives damaged?
Keep the packaging and contact support promptly with the order number and clear photographs of the shipping box, packing materials, label, and affected unit so the record can be reviewed.
Are customer reviews real?
Product reviews are intended for genuine customer feedback. WooCommerce identifies reviews from confirmed orders as verified-owner reviews. Research Arsenal does not publish fabricated testimonials.
Support, refunds & handling
How do I contact Customer Support?
Use the Customer Support form or email support@researcharsenal.store. Include your order number when the question relates to a purchase. Form requests are saved privately in WordPress and routed to the support mailbox. Most requests receive an initial response within 1–2 business days.
What is eligible for a return?
Unopened, unused, untampered products may be requested for return within 7 calendar days after delivery. Authorization is required before sending anything back. Opened, used, altered, or visibly tampered products are not returnable because condition and chain of custody cannot be verified.
What should I do about an incorrect, missing, or damaged item?
Contact Customer Support within 48 hours of delivery. Keep the packaging and include clear photographs of the box, packing materials, vial label, seal, and affected item so the fulfillment record can be reviewed.
Should sealed lyophilized materials be refrigerated?
For long-term storage, many peptide suppliers recommend dry, light-protected storage at −20°C or colder. Short room-temperature transit is common for lyophilized peptides and is different from long-term storage. Always follow product- or batch-specific documentation when it is available.
What happens if an order cannot ship on time?
If we learn that an order cannot ship within the represented time, we will provide a revised estimate and a choice to accept the delay or cancel the affected unshipped merchandise for a prompt refund, as applicable.
Should I contact support before disputing a charge?
Yes, please give Customer Support an opportunity to review the order, tracking, and requested resolution. Contacting us does not waive or limit rights available through a card issuer or applicable law. If a dispute is opened, relevant order and delivery records may be provided to the processor.