Precaution upon use | Transfer plate Poropare™

Precaution upon using this product

  • Before using this product be sure to read the latest version of the user manual (availble in Related documents) and follow the safety precautions to ensure correct use.
  • This product is intended for use for time-of-flight mass spectrometers (TOFMS) equipped with an ion source utilizing the matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) technique. Keep this product out of the reach of persons not familiar with this product.
  • To obtain detailed information on how to install this product in your mass spectrometer and how to use it after installation, please contact the dealer where you purchased this product or consult the mass spectrometer manufacturer.
  • Maintenance of peripheral equipment including mass spectrometers and replacement of consumable parts associated with the use of this product shall be performed by the customer on their own responsibility. Please note that mass spectrometry imaging measurements generally cause wear in mass spectrometers more rapidly than ordinary spectrometry.
  • This product was developed and manufactured to assist in sample preparation for mass spectrometry and its imaging. Do NOT use this product for any other applications.
  • This product is not guaranteed to be durable against any pretreatment.
  • Measurement results obtained using this product will vary depending on the method of use and the operating environment. This product is intended to assist in sample preparation and does not guarantee that the desired measurement results will be obtained.
  • We do not guarantee product’s accuracy, completeness, merchantability, fitness for particular purpose or any other warranty, whether express or implied and we do not warrant that use of this product does not infringe intellectual property rights of third parties.
  • We cannot be held liable for any damages caused by (i) natural disasters such as earthquakes, lightning, windstorms and floods, (ii) fire (iii) enactment, amendment and repeal of laws, (iv) acts of third parties, (v) accidents during transport or storage, (vi) intentional or negligent misuse by the customer, (vii) usage under other unusual conditions, (viii) any other cases where we are not directly responsible for the damages.
  • To the maximum extent permitted under the applicable law, we assume no responsibility for any direct, indirect, consequential, special or incidental damages (including but not limited to failure of peripheral equipment including mass spectrometers, loss of business profits, business interruptions, loss of profits) related to or arising from the use or inability to use this product. In any given circumstances, our obligation to indemnify you for any damages resulting from or related to this product, either contractual, tort or otherwise, shall not exceed the amount equivalent to the price of this product.
  • Although every effort is made to ensure product quality, in the case of product damage caused during shipping or discoloration or deterioration (which affects measurement) found immediately after unpacking, we will replace the product with a new one, provided that all enclosed transfer plates are unused. In such a case, please contact the dealer where you purchased this product and then return the product along with the package described the lot number and the delivery slip or shipping information sheet. If no complaint is reported within 3 months from first receiving this product, the product will be deemed to have been accepted by the user as a good product.

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