Reed Laboratories - Lab Policies and Terms


LABORATORY TERMS

Samples may be shipped to us by ordinary mail, United Parcel Service, Federal Express, DHL, or other carrier. Payment must accompany samples to avoid delay. We subsample and pulverize 250 grams to powder for our analysis. We always provide a written report by return mail regardless of whether other electronic delivery is requested. Clients remain responsible for providing their correct mailing address, fees, sample delivery and shipping costs. Clients should keep a portion of their sample for their records as sample pulps are not returnable. Appointments for sample delivery or report pickup are not available.

Prices and lab turnaround time may change without notice except that price on shipping date will apply to shipment. Lab turnaround may vary depending on sample quantity and sample complexity among other factors. Client-imposed deadlines are not binding and orders are non-cancellable after samples are logged-in for processing. Client may order additional tests at any time within the 30 day storage period by including payment for new tests.

All tests are destructive, and samples may be pulverized, powdered, drilled, dissolved in acids or melted during analysis. Submitting a sample to us constitutes an agreement that our entire liability to anyone under all circumstances is limited to $20.00 per sample. Our assays are based solely on the content of the sample submitted.

  • Sample Storage
    We recommend that clients submit only part of the sample for testing and retain the balance for reference or future testing. Samples delivered to the lab become the property of the lab. Sample pulps are stored for 30 days after testing. Rejects and excess sample are subject to disposal during sample preparation. Incomplete orders and untested samples are stored for 30 days after delivery.

  • Order Acceptance
    All prices shown are for routine analysis of soil including rock, sand, drill core, sediment, hand samples, and gold pan concentrates or other materials specified by price. Prices for umpire or control assays, and production concentrates may be negotiated after sample delivery. The purpose of our services is to support mineral prospecting and exploration and we do not perform general product testing, legal or forensic tests, or provide chain of custody documentation.

    Orders missing instructions, payment, or sample, may be cancelled by us after 30 days from delivery without notice. We always reserve the right in our sole discretion to adjust price, services, or reject orders that may involve hazardous material, consume excessive time, require tests not currently offered, or any other significant reason.

  • Sample Selection
    Clients remain responsible for determining data usefulness, sample selection, and sample suitability for analysis. We do not view mineral sites and assume no express or implied obligation to detect sample alteration, tampering, or other scheme.

  • Report Purposes
    Reports are prepared solely for the use of the client named on the report and are no assurance of sample origin, authenticity, extractability, reproducibility, future results, or investment safety. Reed Laboratories and its assayers make no express or implied representation regarding such matters.

  • Report and Data Storage
    Client analytical data is stored for 2 years from the file date of the report. Lost or missing reports are replaced for $5.00 per report for preparation and mailing.

  • Production materials
    If analysis of ore product or non-routine material is requested, we may request the client to provide two calibration standards or we may submit an additional billing to obtain or prepare calibration standards.

  • Standard of Care
    We perform analyses, obtain findings and prepare reports in accordance with the type of services ordered and proprietary analytical techniques which include generally accepted analytical methods. We reserve the right to alter procedures as necessary or appropriate in our sole judgement due to the nature or composition of the sample, to comply with regulatory requirements or client requests, or in assigning work to associate laboratories.

  • Loss Limitation
    Regardless of how one acquires (electronically or mail) the data we provide, sample submission to us constitutes an irrevocable agreement by client and all report users that, to the fullest extent allowed by law, the entire liability of Reed Laboratories and its officers, owners, assayers, employees, agents, associates, and suppliers, arising from all acts, errors or omissions, shall be limited to $20.00 per sample, or at assayer's option, we may refer the sample material for analysis by another lab at the client's expense, with report users to assume all other risks and liabilities. No other liability, obligation or responsibility of any kind shall exist for losses, costs, expenses or other damages, including without limitation special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, whether disclosed in advance to us or foreseeable and regardless of circumstance. If any state law implies terms into this Agreement that cannot be modified or excluded, then any action involving us shall be brought at least 30 days before such law becomes effective or the sole remedy of any party shall be refund of $20.00 per sample of the sum they paid to us. Client shall, in the event of any other party's claim or demand, unconditionally release and indemnify Reed Laboratories, its officers, owners, assayers, employees, agents, associates, and suppliers, for all actions, claims, proceedings or demands, including all costs and expenses incurred in answering and defending in respect to any loss or damage, whether direct or indirect, alleged in any manner in relation to the assayer's services or report. This loss limitation provision shall not be modified or amended by any oral representation, waiver, agreement, or custom.

    Our reports contain the statutory language required by the State of Nevada: "Any decision to invest should be made only after the potential investment value of the claim or deposit has been determined based on the results of assays of multiple samples of geologic materials collected by the prospective investor or by a qualified person selected by the investor and based on an evaluation of all engineering data available concerning any proposed project." Client agrees to not delete or obscure this statutory language of our report if the report is displayed to a third party. Additionally, investors should consult an experienced mining attorney for advice before investing in any private offer from an unlisted mining company or the purchase of a mining claim.

    TERMS OF WEBSITE USE

    The purpose of this passive website is advertisement of assay services. This website is not directed toward any specific geographic location and is offered for informational purposes. No credit card or other information is accepted through this website and no records are kept of visits to this website. In choosing to view this website the viewer irrevocably agrees that North County of San Diego, California, shall be the sole and exclusive venue and jurisdiction in all cases and the viewer agrees to dismiss and indemnify us for all expenses, costs, and fees incurred for legal action brought elsewhere.

    Back