Terms of Use

Last Updated: 11/17/25

Welcome to Appalachia Research Direct (“ARD,” “we,” “our,” “us”).
By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with these terms, you must not use this website.

ARD operates as a private-access membership platform, and access to our products and content is limited to approved members only.

1. Eligibility & Membership Access

1.1 Private Access

This website is not publicly accessible. Only manually approved members may view pricing, products, or place orders.

1.2 Age Requirement

You must be 18 years or older to request membership or use this site.

1.3 Account Information

You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete registration information

  • Maintain the confidentiality of your password

  • Be responsible for all activities under your account

ARD reserves the right to deny or revoke access at our discretion.

2. Use of Website & Acceptable Conduct

By using this website, you agree not to:

  • Access or attempt to access restricted areas without approval

  • Share member-only content, pricing, or product information externally

  • Resell or redistribute ARD content or products without authorization

  • Use the site for illegal, harmful, or malicious purposes

  • Attempt to bypass security, authentication, or membership controls

  • Upload or distribute viruses, malware, or disruptive code

  • Use automated scraping tools or bots to access content

Violation of these terms may result in immediate account suspension or permanent removal.

3. Product Information & Intended Use

Products offered by ARD are for research, educational, or novelty purposes only, unless otherwise specified.

You acknowledge and agree that:

  • You are solely responsible for understanding the proper handling, storage, and intended use of any product you purchase.

  • ARD makes no claims regarding medical efficacy, diagnosis, treatment, or cure.

  • You will not misuse any product purchased through this website.

  • You will follow all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

4. Ordering, Payments & Billing

4.1 Accuracy of Information

All product descriptions, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice.

4.2 Payment Processing

Payments are processed through third-party payment providers.
We do not store full credit card information.

4.3 Order Refusal

ARD reserves the right to refuse, limit, or cancel orders at our discretion, including when:

  • Membership is revoked or under review

  • Product misuse is suspected

  • Fraud risk indicators are triggered

  • Regulatory restrictions apply

5. Shipping, Delivery & Risk

Shipping timelines provided are estimates only.
Once a product has been shipped, ARD is not responsible for:

  • Transit delays

  • Carrier errors

  • Lost or stolen packages

  • Delivery to incorrect addresses provided by the customer

Risk transfers to you upon shipment.

6. Refunds & Returns

Due to the nature of our products and safety regulations:

  • All sales are final

  • No returns, refunds, or exchanges will be accepted

Please ensure accuracy of your order before finalizing the purchase.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this site—including:

  • Text

  • Images

  • Logos

  • Product descriptions

  • Website design

  • Digital downloads

—is the property of Appalachia Research Direct or its licensors, and is protected under copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, or publicly display any content without written permission.

8. Privacy & Data Security

Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains:

  • What data we collect

  • How we use it

  • How it is protected

  • Your rights

You agree to read and understand our Privacy Policy before using the website.

9. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

9.1 Website Provided “As-Is”

We make no guarantees that:

  • The website will be error-free

  • The site will be secure at all times

  • Products will meet your expectations

9.2 No Warranties

ARD disclaims all implied or expressed warranties, including:

  • Merchantability

  • Fitness for a particular purpose

  • Non-infringement

9.3 Limitation of Liability

ARD is not liable for:

  • Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

  • Loss of data or business interruption

  • Misuse of products purchased

  • Decisions or actions taken based on content on this site

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid for the specific product or service.

10. Account Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account without prior notice if:

  • You violate these Terms

  • We detect suspicious or unauthorized activity

  • You share restricted access or member-only information

  • You misuse products or violate compliance requirements

Upon termination, all rights granted to you are immediately revoked.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update or modify these Terms at any time.
Updates will be reflected by the “Last Updated” date at the top of the page.

Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States of America, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms or membership inquiries, contact:

📧 cs@appalachiaresearchdirect.com

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