Terms & Conditions
Annakkili Amma Research Institute (AARI) provides algal cultures at an affordable cost to the research community to support their academic and industrial activities. This culture sharing is subject to the following Terms and Conditions:
Purpose Restriction
The purchased cultures are strictly intended for the specific research project mentioned at the time of purchase. They may not be used for any other purpose without prior authorization.
Acknowledgment Requirement
The "AARI" must be appropriately acknowledged in all forms of dissemination resulting from research or commercial applications utilizing the purchased cultures. This includes:
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Scientific publications
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Presentations
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Other related works
Publication Acknowledgment
When publishing research findings derived from the use of AARI-provided cultures, acknowledgment of AARI must be included either in the Materials and Methods section or the Acknowledgments section.
Misuse Penalty
Any unauthorized use or misuse of the purchased cultures will result in a penalty. The individual purchaser, their research advisor, or the affiliated institution/industry will be held accountable for this penalty.
Intellectual Property Rights
Intellectual property rights associated with the cultures, including any patents or copyrights, are strictly defined and reserved by AARI.
Fees and Order Policy
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Full payment of fees must be made in advance prior to the commencement of services or classes.
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Fees once paid are non-refundable under any circumstance.
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No cancellations are allowed for culture orders once placed.
Breakage Policy
If any participant damages glassware or equipment during a workshop, internship, or project, they are required to replace the items at double the cost to ensure resources are available for future students.
Purchasing Procedure for UG & PG Students
Undergraduate and postgraduate students must submit a Bonafide Certificate that includes:
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Student's name
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Project title and theme
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Explanation for the culture's necessity
The letter should be addressed to:
"The Scientist, Annakkili Amma Research Institute (AARI), Medavakkam, Chennai-600100."
Confidentiality and Privacy
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AARI staff's personal information must not be shared externally under any circumstances.
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Photographing within the institution is strictly prohibited unless prior permission is obtained.
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