Terms & Conditions
This section outlines the specific terms and conditions for our analytical services, differentiating between commercial and academic/non-profit clients. These distinctions are based on the intended use of the services, intellectual property rights, and pricing models.
Commercial Clients
Commercial clients, including for-profit companies and contract research organizations (CROs), are subject to full-service pricing. This tier includes a profit margin reflecting the commercial value of the research and the services rendered. A signed service agreement and/or a credit application may be required before work commences. The customer will reach an agreement with BEVITAL AS on deadline for delivering the analysis results. If this deadline is not met, there could be a percentage reduction in total price per month passed deadline. BEVITAL AS has the right to decline any offer or agreement in case such agreement violates other obligations.
Academic/Non-profit Clients
These clients are eligible for subsidized pricing to support fundamental research. Pricing is typically set near cost to cover materials, instruments usage and work, without factoring in a commercial profit margin. A valid purchase order or grant number is required for all service requests.
General Terms
Intellectual Property (IP) and Data Ownership
All data and results generated from services provided to academic and non-profit clients remain the sole property of the client. The client retains full ownership of any discoveries, inventions, or other intellectual property arising from the use of our services. Our institution may request to use de-identified, non-sensitive data for internal quality control or method development, but only with prior written consent from the client.
Publication Rights and Confidentiality
Our clients have the full rights to publish the results of their research. In case of academic/non-profit clients we require that our services and any key personnel involved are acknowledged in any resulting publication, consistent with standard academic practice. While all client data is treated as confidential, we understand that a primary goal of academic research is dissemination. All commercial client information and data are treated with the highest degree of confidentiality and are protected under a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
Sample and Data Handling
The customer or collaborator covers the cost of transportation, and BEVITAL AS is not responsible for loss of, or damage to, samples during shipment. Samples are typically stored for a limited period (e.g., 30-90 days) after the final report is delivered, unless an agreement for longer-term storage is in place. We retain digital copies of analytical reports for a standard period (e.g., 3-5 years) for quality assurance and record-keeping. For commercial clients sample and data retention periods may be subject to stricter requirements and are often specified within the service contract.
