Terms of Sale

Last Updated: September 2, 2025

Thank you for your support and interest in Evergreen Bioworks, Inc. We are so thankful to have you as a part of our Evergreen Bioworks, Inc. community!

Please review these Terms of Sale very carefully. By purchasing our goods and/or services, you are agreeing to these Terms of Sale and are expressing that you have been given reasonable access to review these Terms of Sale prior to your purchase. These Terms of Sale are binding as of the date you purchase or access our goods and/or services.

These Terms of Sale supplement and are in addition to our Terms & Conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference. By completing a purchase, you agree to be bound by both these Terms of Sale and our Terms & Conditions.

1. General

1.1 These Terms of Sale are between you (“Purchaser,” “you,” “your”) and Evergreen Bioworks, Inc. (“Company,” “we,” “us,” “our”) for the purpose of purchasing or otherwise obtaining goods and/or services (our “Products”) whether through our website at www.theworm.works or any related domains or subdomains (the “Website”), or in person. The Company and the Purchaser will collectively be referred to as “Parties,” and each individually as a “Party.”

1.2 By clicking “Pre-Order”, “Add to Cart,” “Buy Now,” “Place Order & Pay”, or any other phrase on the purchase button, submitting a payment electronically, offline, or in-person, or otherwise subscribing through the Website, you are agreeing to adhere to and be bound by the following terms and conditions (the “Terms”), including those additional terms and conditions and policies referenced herein and/or available by hyperlink.

2. Applicability

2.1 These Terms are the only terms that govern how we provide our Products to you.

2.2 These Terms, together with your order confirmation (“Order Confirmation”), make up the entire agreement (collectively, this “Agreement”) between you and the Company, and supersede all others, both written and oral, regarding the purchase, sale, and delivery of any Products. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and the Order Confirmation, these Terms will govern.

2.3 These Terms will prevail over any terms and conditions submitted by you with a request for proposal, order, or in any other manner. Providing Products to you does not mean that we, in any way, accept your terms and conditions, nor will it amend or modify these Terms.

3. Eligibility to Purchase. To purchase any Products offered on this Website, you must be at least 18 years of age. By submitting payment or completing an order, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract for the purchase of such Products.

4. Scope of Products. Our Products include but are not limited to: C elegans Microinjection - Customer Strain, C elegans Microinjection - CGC1 Strain. We agree to provide Products to you as described in the Order Confirmation.

5. Product Use and Restrictions

5.1 For Contained Research Use Only. All products, including all live organisms and their progeny, sold by Evergreen Bioworks, Inc. are intended STRICTLY FOR CONTAINED RESEARCH USE ONLY (RUO). This is defined as use in a controlled laboratory environment for scientific investigation.

5.2 Explicit Use Prohibitions. The Purchaser is expressly prohibited from using the Products for any purpose other than Contained Research Use Only. Prohibited uses include, but are not limited to: a) Any intentional or negligent release of the organisms, their progeny, or their genetic material into the environment. b) Any in vitro diagnostic (IVD) procedures for clinical, diagnostic, or prognostic purposes. c) Any therapeutic, prophylactic, or medicinal use in humans or animals. d) Administration to humans or animals, unless as part of a properly approved research protocol under institutional oversight (e.g., IACUC, IBC). e) Use for any agricultural, pest control, ecological, or open-field testing purposes. f) Any use that would require regulatory approval from the FDA, USDA, or any other regulatory agency for a commercial or non-research application.

5.3 Purchaser's Representations and Warranties. By purchasing the Products, the Purchaser represents and warrants to Evergreen Bioworks, Inc. that: a) The Purchaser is a qualified professional trained in laboratory procedures and familiar with the potential hazards and containment requirements associated with genetically modified organisms. b) The Purchaser maintains and will use the appropriate facilities and containment protocols (e.g., Biosafety Level 1 or higher) necessary to handle, house, and experiment with the organisms safely and prevent environmental release. c) The Purchaser will handle, store, use, and dispose of the Products in strict compliance with all applicable local, state, federal, and international laws, regulations, and guidelines governing genetically modified organisms, including but not limited to those from the NIH and USDA-APHIS. d) The Purchaser is solely responsible for obtaining, and has obtained, any necessary approvals from their institution's Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), or other relevant oversight committees.

5.4 Indemnification. The Purchaser agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Evergreen Bioworks, Inc., its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with the Purchaser’s use, handling, storage, disposal, or misuse of the Products in violation of these Terms.

6. Product Delivery

6.1 When you make a purchase and submit your payment, you will be provided with the Products as detailed on the Website and/or as you selected prior to purchase. Please note that product delivery will differ based on when you make your purchase. For more information, please refer to the product description, your receipt of purchase delivered by email, etc..

6.2 If the Product is listed as presale or pre-order, the order will be delivered as detailed on the Website. The Company will make all reasonable efforts to meet any estimated delivery dates. Should the Company be unable to meet estimated timelines for delivery of presale Products, the Company will have the sole discretion as to whether to issue a refund.

6.3 We may ship the Products listed on the Order Confirmation individually based on availability. Each shipment will constitute a separate sale, and you will be responsible for paying for each Product shipped whether the shipment is a full or partial order fulfillment.

6.4 If we are unable to deliver the Products because of your failure to provide appropriate instructions, address(es), documents, or authorizations: (i) any Product loss will become your responsibility; (ii) the Products will be considered delivered; and (iii) we may, at our discretion, store the Products until you pick them up with Purchaser being liable for all related costs and expenses.

7. Non-Delivery. The number of Products as recorded by the Company upon dispatch of the Order is evidence of the quantity received by the Purchaser upon delivery. The Company is not liable for any non-delivery of Products unless Purchaser gives written notice to the Company of the non-delivery within 7 days of the date when the Products would in the ordinary course of business have been received. Any liability of the Company for non-delivery of the Products shall be limited to the cost of the actual quantity of Products that were not delivered. The Company has no liability beyond that cost.

8. Merchandise Availability. We cannot guarantee merchandise availability on our Website as it may be low in stock. We will notify you by email if merchandise is not available at the time your order processes. You can confirm availability by emailing us at info@ebio.works.

9. Sales Price. The price of our Products is the price indicated on the Order Confirmation (the “Sales Price”). If no price is included on the Order Confirmation, the Sales Price is the price published on the Company’s website as of the date reflected on the Order Confirmation. We reserve the right to cancel full and partial orders due to pricing errors in store presentation. Unless otherwise indicated, all Fees are in USD.

10. Promotions + Discounts. We may occasionally market and/or advertise promotions, discounts, limited time offers, and/or bonuses (“Promotions”) to potential customers. You are entitled to take advantage of any active Promotions when you purchase our Products. Promotions are offered manually and/or through automated campaigns at any given time and are not guaranteed to be available when you make a purchase through the Website. We reserve the right to change or alter any Promotions at any time and at our sole discretion. If you made a purchase of our Products prior to any associated Promotions, we are unable to honor the new offer or issue a partial refund in the form of cash or store credit.

11. Payment + Billing. By providing the Company with your preferred payment method, you represent and warrant that you:

Are authorized to use that payment method (the “Authorized Payment Method”).
Authorize the Company to charge your Authorized Payment Method for any fees related to your purchase of the Products, including without limitation fees relating to any paid feature of the Website and/or subscription service of the Company in which you have chosen to enroll (collectively, the “Fees”).
Grant to us the right to provide information necessary to process payment through your Authorized Payment Method to third parties to facilitate the transactions initiated by you or on your behalf.
Agree to pay all charges incurred by you or on your behalf through the Website, at the prices in effect when those charges are incurred including but not limited to all shipping and handling charges/applicable fees and taxes, insurance, and customs duties.
Authorize us to charge your payment method for any Products received in connection with any limited time trial-period offer if you do not cancel the offer and/or return the Products on or before the last day of the trial period.

12. Transactions. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order you place on the Website for any reason, including for pricing errors as described in the Sales Price section of these Terms. We reserve the right to limit order quantities by Purchaser, payment method, and/or billing or shipping address. These Terms expressly prohibit the purchase of any of our Products to resellers, distributors, and dealers.

13. Error in Store Presentation. We strive to present information that is published correctly and update the Website regularly in a way that allows us to correct any resulting errors. However, any of the content on the Website may, at any given time, be incorrect or out-of-date. We reserve the right to make changes to Product prices, specifications, processes, Promotions, availability, and to the Website as a whole at any time under any circumstance. While we try to accurately display the colors of products, the colors you see may not be accurate depending on your monitor and/or mobile device.

14. Inspection of Nonconforming Products. Although we do our best to ensure that you receive the Products you ordered, there is a chance you could receive a different product than what is listed on the Order Confirmation, or a product with contents that do not match what is described on its label or packaging (“Nonconforming Products”). You should inspect the Products within 7 days of receiving them (“Inspection Period”). You will be considered to have accepted the Products unless you notify us in writing of any Nonconforming Products by the end of the Inspection Period and provide documented evidence as required by the Company. If you notify us of any Nonconforming Products during the Inspection Period, we may at our sole discretion and as your exclusive remedies, (i) replace the Nonconforming Products with conforming Products, or (ii) issue a credit or refund for the Sales Price. If we decide to replace the Nonconforming Products, you will be responsible for any shipping and handling fees.

15. Warranties

15.1 Limited Warranty. We warrant to the Purchaser that the Products:

Will not be Nonconforming Products

15.2 Exclusions. The warranties described in this section do not apply for Products that have been:

Misused, neglected, abused, or used in a manner contrary to our instructions or instructions provided by a third party manufacturer
Tested, installed, stored, or handled improperly
Subjected to abnormal environmental conditions or physical stress
Altered, repaired, or reconstructed by you or any other person besides the Company
Used in conjunction with any other product not previously approved by the Company
Manufactured by third parties

15.3 Limitations. Except as otherwise stated, we disclaim all other warranties, whether express or implied, oral or written, with respect to the Products, including without limitation all implied warranties

(a) of merchantability;

(b) of fitness for any particular purpose; and/or

16. Returns + Exchanges. After you agree to these Terms, we do not allow for returns or refunds under any circumstances. In addition, no modifications to your purchase will be granted once your purchase is made. Thank you for understanding.

17. Chargebacks. By attempting a chargeback with your financial institution, you are expressly agreeing to pay the full cost of your original purchase, plus any fees or associated costs incurred by the Company. We have the right to present these Terms to your financial institution, any payment processing company and/or investigating agency concerning the attempted chargeback or financial dispute.

18. Intellectual Property. The Company owns and retains all rights, titles, and interests in and to its intellectual property. Nothing in these Terms transfers any intellectual property ownership, and we reserve all rights not expressly granted to you. Altering or modifying the Products in any way does not grant you intellectual property ownership or the right to market or sell the altered or modified Products.

19. Miscellaneous

19.1 Changing Terms. We reserve the right to update and revise these Terms at any time without notice to you. Your continued use of the Products and Website after we have updated the Terms of Purchase indicates your acceptance and agreement to the changes.

19.2 Privacy + Protection of Personal Information. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. We may use certain information that we collect from you to operate Evergreen Bioworks, Inc. and provide our Products. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand the types of data we collect from you and your devices (“Data”) in connection with your purchase of Products through the Website and how we use your Data.

19.3. Limitation of Liability. The Company is in no way liable to the Purchaser or any other third party for any and all damages including, but not limited to, punitive or exemplary damages or those resulting from negligence relating to these Terms, regardless of whether the Purchaser was advised of such damages, the foreseeable nature of the damages, and the legal or equitable theory upon which the claim for damages is based. This Limitation of Liability provision does not purport to affect any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under the law.

19.4 Maximum Damages. Our entire maximum liability and your sole remedy for any actions or claims shall be limited to the actual amount paid by you for the Products you have purchased.

19.5 Binding Arbitration. In the event there is a dispute between the Parties that cannot be brought to an amicable mutual understanding, the Parties understand and agree that such dispute will be handled through binding arbitration in alignment with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The Parties understand that they will be bound by any decision rendered by the arbitrator and/or arbitration proceedings. The arbitration itself will be held in Lane County, Oregon. If the arbitration is unable to move forward in the designated jurisdiction, the Company will unilaterally elect another venue for the arbitration. The Parties will equally share in the costs and expenses of arbitration and any related proceedings.

19.6 Choice of Law. These Terms and the Parties’ relationship are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware. In the event of conflicting laws, the laws of the State of Delaware will control.

19.7 Notices. We may provide notice to you by: (i) sending a message to the email address provided by you, or (ii) by posting to the Website. Notices sent by email will be effective at the time of sending and notices posted to the Website will be effective upon posting. You may provide notice to the Company by certified mail to Evergreen Bioworks, Inc. 401 E 10th Ave Ste 210 Eugene OR 97401. Notices provided by certified mail will be effective upon actual receipt of the notice.

19.8 Severability + No Waiver. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court with jurisdiction, all other provisions set forth in these Terms will remain valid and enforceable. By failing to enforce any right or provision of these Terms, we are not waiving the right or ability to enforce the same rights or provisions in the future. Any right or provision in these Terms will only be considered waived if done so in writing by an authorized representative of the Company.

19.9 Transfer + Assignment. You may not transfer or assign any of your rights under these Terms to any third party without the express written consent of the Company.

19.10 Force Majeure. To the extent that any failure or delay in our delivery of the Products under these Terms is caused by or results from acts or circumstances beyond our reasonable control, we will not be liable or responsible to you and the same will not be considered a breach of these Terms. Such acts or circumstances beyond our reasonable control could include, without limitation, acts of God, fire, flood, earthquake, natural disasters, cyber-attacks, terrorism, revolution, insurrection, civil unrest, national emergency, epidemic, pandemic, labor disputes, supply chain restraints or delays in obtaining suitable materials, materials breakdown, telecommunications breakdown, or power outage.

19.11 Headings for Convenience Only. The headings in these Terms are included for convenience and reference, and are not meant to describe, define, or limit the scope or intent of any provision.

19.12 Entire Agreement + All Rights Reserved. In concluding these Terms, you understand and acknowledge that these Terms constitute the final agreement and supersede all others regarding the purchase, sale, and use of any Products. The Company reserves any and all rights not expressly granted in these Terms.