Purchaser Semen and Storage Agreement
This Purchaser Semen and Storage Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between Seattle Sperm Bank (SSB), and the undersigned patient of products and services provided by SSB and, if applicable, her partner or spouse (collectively “Purchaser”).
1. Donor Semen.
SSB sells donated semen (“Donor Semen”) that is tested and screened for certain genetic and infectious diseases. To assist Purchaser in the selection of Donor Semen, SSB provides a variety of information and materials about the donor and the testing process. Purchaser agrees that all such information is for Purchaser’s private use and not for public dissemination and that Purchaser is solely responsible for the selection of Donor Semen.
In the cases where donors have had Universal Carrier Screening performed, the test results will be available at no charge so that a potential purchaser can review should any positive result exist. Extended genetic screening is only performed at the discretion of SSB. Any donors that carry mutations screened for in the Universal Carrier Screening will require the purchaser to fill out an informed consent for use of said donor. SSB will make available more information upon request regarding any positive carrier status.
2. Purchase of Donor Semen.
Orders for Donor Semen may be made only through SSB’s website, by telephoning SSB’s laboratory, or through any of SSB’s consignment tank programs with our partners. Payment must be made in full at the time an order is placed. All purchases are final and there are no refunds or exchanges except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement. Upon purchasing Donor Semen, Purchaser must either arrange for storage by SSB (see Section 3) or arrange for shipping to an alternate location (see Section 4). Purchaser is solely responsible for all costs related to SSB Donor Semen, including shipping charges and all charges related to or arising out of any treatment with Donor Semen. SSB recognizes signer of this form as purchaser.
3. Storage of Donor Semen.
SSB provides storage services at our laboratory for Donor Semen purchased from SSB. Available storage periods range from 1 month to 10 years. Payment for storage must be made in full in advance of the commencement of the storage period. Prior to expiration of the storage period, Purchaser must elect to contract for a new storage period, request in writing that Purchaser’s Donor Semen be destroyed at the conclusion of the storage period, or request shipment of Purchaser’s Donor Semen to another location (shipping and handling costs will apply). Purchaser may also request that Donor Semen purchased from SSB and stored by SSB be bought back by SSB. Repurchases may or may not be accepted, at the sole discretion of SSB, and subject to applicable fees imposed by SSB. If Purchaser fails to elect an option as listed above, all such Donor Semen will become the sole property of SSB, to re-sell, destroy or retain for future use.
4. Release of Donor Semen.
Except as set forth in Section 5, SSB will release Donor Semen to Purchaser, Purchaser’s health care provider, or any person designated by Purchaser in writing to receive Purchaser’s Donor Semen; provided that, written permission from Purchaser’s health care provider is required before SSB can release Donor Semen directly to Purchaser, to another person designated by Purchaser, or to a non-clinical address. At the request of Purchaser, SSB will ship Donor Semen via a commercial shipping service. In the event shipment is requested, Donor Semen shall be deemed delivered to Purchaser upon acceptance by the shipper for shipping and Purchaser shall accept all risk of loss to Donor Semen during shipping. SSB will not be responsible for any damage or loss to Donor Semen or any delay that may occur after Donor Semen leaves SSB’s facility. Purchaser shall pay all shipping and handling charges.
5. Changes Restricting or Preventing Donor Semen Release.
Changes to donor screening requirements or the discovery of new medical or genetic information about a donor may restrict or prohibit the release of Donor Semen.
In the event SSB is unable to release Donor Semen to Purchaser for these reasons, SSB will provide Purchaser with a full refund for Donor Semen that cannot be released. In the event of a refund, Purchaser may elect to purchase additional Donor Semen at then current per vial rates.
6. Quality of Donor Semen.
Purchaser understands that, in most circumstances, approximately 20 million motile sperm/mL will result from every post-thaw IUI sample (0.5 mL) of Donor Semen and 15 million motile sperm/mL from every post-thaw ICI sample of Donor Semen. However, there can be cases where fewer motile spermatozoa are present. If Purchaser’s health care provider confirms in writing that a significantly lower number has occurred and, as a result Purchaser’s treatment has been cancelled, and if the deviation is not related to damage during transport or improper handling of the Donor Semen after release by SSB, SSB will provide, at no additional charge to Purchaser, replacement samples from the same donor, if available, or from a similar donor if the original donor is no longer available.
7. Treatment with Donor Semen.
Purchaser will direct any questions regarding treatment with Donor Semen and limitations and risks associated with using Donor Semen to their treating physician or other health care provider, and acknowledges that SSB has no responsibility to provide such information. SSB is not responsible in any manner, and makes no representation or warranty related to the treatment process or risks or limitations.
8. Reporting Pregnancies.
Purchaser agrees to report all pregnancies and pregnancy outcomes (miscarriages, births) arising out of the use of Donor Semen purchased from SSB. Pregnancy and all pregnancy outcomes shall be reported by the Purchaser or the Purchaser’s health care provider. Pregnancies shall be reported no later than sixty (60) days following completion of the first trimester.
9. Protection of Donor Identity.
Purchaser agrees that Purchaser has no right to learn the identity of a donor and will not, directly or indirectly through a third party, make any attempt to contact a donor. Further, SSB will not disclose identifying donor information or assist Purchaser in any way to contact a donor. In the event SSB discovers that Purchaser is attempting to identify a donor by other means, SSB will take all appropriate action to protect the anonymity of the donor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all donors at SSB may sign an open donor contract. When a child born from an open donor turns 18, the child may apply to SSB to obtain contact with the donor. SSB does not provide this information to anyone other than a child and only after the child has turned 18. While donors sign open donor contacts, SSB cannot guarantee that all efforts to arrange contact with a donor will be successful.
10. Protection of Purchaser Identity.
The Health Information and Portability Protection Act of 1996 (the Privacy Rule) grants Federal protection from the unnecessary disclosure of your personal health information. The Privacy Rule requires healthcare entities to maintain the confidentiality and protection of your personal medical information. However, it may be necessary for SSB to communicate your identification and treatment information among your healthcare providers. I/We understand that by releasing personal identification information to an organization that may not be a health care organization or a health care provider this information may be re-disclosed by them and may no longer be protected by federal privacy laws.
In order to remain in compliance with the Privacy Rule, your expressed, written consent is required prior to your disclosure of your protected health information. This Agreement grants permission to Seattle Sperm Bank to disclose your personal identification information among your healthcare provider(s).
You may revoke this Agreement in writing at any time, except to the extent that action has already been taken. However, revocation of the Agreement may make you ineligible to make future purchases with SSB, and nullify your child’s ability for future Open Donor Contact.
By signing this Agreement, you hereby release, discharge and agree to hold harmless all parties to whom it is given from any liability that may arise from the release of your personal health information as authorized above.
11. No Warranties.
Patient and Patient Partner will initial each item, indicating an understanding of SSB’s disclaimer of warranties:
Purchaser Semen and Storage Agreement
This Purchaser Semen and Storage Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between Seattle Sperm Bank (SSB), and the undersigned patient of products and services provided by SSB and, if applicable, her partner or spouse (collectively “Purchaser”).
1. Donor Semen.
SSB sells donated semen (“Donor Semen”) that is tested and screened for certain genetic and infectious diseases. To assist Purchaser in the selection of Donor Semen, SSB provides a variety of information and materials about the donor and the testing process. Purchaser agrees that all such information is for Purchaser’s private use and not for public dissemination and that Purchaser is solely responsible for the selection of Donor Semen.
In the cases where donors have had Genetic Carrier Screening performed, the test results will be available at no charge so that a potential purchaser can review should any positive result exist. Extended genetic screening is only performed at the discretion of SSB. Any donors that carry mutations screened for in the Genetic Carrier Screening will require the purchaser to fill out an informed consent for use of said donor. SSB will make available more information upon request regarding any positive carrier status.
2. Purchase of Donor Semen.
Orders for Donor Semen may be made only through SSB’s website, by telephoning SSB’s laboratory, or through any of SSB’s consignment tank programs with our partners. Payment must be made in full at the time an order is placed. All purchases are final and there are no refunds or exchanges except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement. Upon purchasing Donor Semen, Purchaser must either arrange for storage by SSB (see Section 3) or arrange for shipping to an alternate location (see Section 4). Purchaser is solely responsible for all costs related to SSB Donor Semen, including shipping charges and all charges related to or arising out of any treatment with Donor Semen.
3. Storage of Donor Semen.
SSB provides storage services at our laboratory for Donor Semen purchased from SSB. Available storage periods range from 1 month to 10 years. Payment for storage must be made in full in advance of the commencement of the storage period. Prior to expiration of the storage period, Purchaser must elect to contract for a new storage period or request shipment of Purchaser’s Donor Semen to another location (shipping and handling costs will apply). Purchaser may also request that Donor Semen purchased from SSB and stored by SSB be bought back by SSB. Repurchases may or may not be accepted, at the sole discretion of SSB, and subject to applicable fees imposed by SSB. If Purchaser fails to pay storage fees for a period of 30 days, all such Donor Semen will become sole property of SSB, to re-sell, destroy, or retain for future use SSB will attempt 4 email and 4 phone call attempts before the reclaiming of Donor Semen during this 30-day period. All requests for storage extensions must be in writing or with proof of purchase showing storage extension.
4. Release of Donor Semen.
Except as set forth in Section 5, SSB will release Donor Semen to Purchaser, Purchaser’s health care provider, or any person designated by Purchaser in writing to receive Purchaser’s Donor Semen; provided that, written permission from Purchaser’s health care provider is required before SSB can release Donor Semen directly to Purchaser, to another person designated by Purchaser, or to a non-clinical address. At the request of Purchaser, SSB will ship Donor Semen via a commercial shipping service. In the event shipment is requested, Donor Semen shall be deemed delivered to Purchaser upon acceptance by the shipper for shipping and Purchaser shall accept all risk of loss to Donor Semen during shipping. SSB will not be responsible for any damage or loss to Donor Semen or any delay that may occur after Donor Semen leaves SSB’s facility. Purchaser shall pay all shipping and handling charges.
5. Changes Restricting or Preventing Donor Semen Release.
Changes to donor screening requirements or the discovery of new medical or genetic information about a donor may restrict or prohibit the release of Donor Semen. In the event SSB is unable to release Donor Semen to Purchaser for these reasons, SSB will provide Purchaser with a full refund for Donor Semen that cannot be released. In the event of a refund, Purchaser may elect to purchase additional Donor Semen at then current per vial rates.
6. Quality of Donor Semen.
Purchaser understands that, in most circumstances, approximately 20 million motile sperm/mL will result from every post-thaw IUI sample (0.5 mL) of Donor Semen and 15 million motile sperm/mL from every post-thaw ICI sample of Donor Semen. However, there can be cases where fewer motile spermatozoa are present. If Purchaser’s health care provider confirms in writing that a significantly lower number has occurred and, as a result Purchaser’s treatment has been cancelled, and if the deviation is not related to damage during transport or improper handling of the Donor Semen after release by SSB, SSB will provide, at no additional charge to Purchaser, replacement samples from the same donor, if available, or from a similar donor if the original donor is no longer available. SSB will not be held responsible for any reimbursement of any missed procedures, medical travel, medications, or any other costs related to the treatment with Donor Semen.
7. Treatment with Donor Semen.
Purchaser will direct any questions regarding treatment with Donor Semen and limitations and risks associated with using Donor Semen to their treating physician or other health care provider and acknowledges that SSB has no responsibility to provide such information. SSB is not responsible in any manner and makes no representation or warranty related to the treatment process or risks or limitations.
8. Reporting Pregnancies.
Purchaser agrees to report all pregnancies and pregnancy outcomes (miscarriages, births) arising out of the use of Donor Semen purchased from SSB. Pregnancy and all pregnancy outcomes shall be reported by the Purchaser or the Purchaser’s health care provider. Pregnancies shall be reported no later than sixty (60) days following completion of the first trimester. Purchaser understands that if a birth is not reported to SSB, no release of donor identity information and/or contact between donor and donor offspring may occur (at, or after, the age of 18 of donor offspring).
9. Protection of Donor Identity.
Purchaser agrees that Purchaser has no right to learn the identity of a donor and will not, directly or indirectly through a third party, make any attempt to contact a donor. Further, SSB will not disclose identifying donor information or assist Purchaser in any way to contact a donor. In the event SSB discovers that Purchaser is attempting to identify a donor by other means, SSB will take all appropriate action to protect the anonymity of the donor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all donors at SSB may sign an open donor contract. When a child born from an open donor turns 18, the child may apply to SSB to obtain contact with the donor. SSB does not provide this information to anyone other than a child and only after the child has turned 18. While donors sign open donor contacts, SSB cannot guarantee that all efforts to arrange contact with a donor will be successful.
10. Protection of Purchaser Identity.
The Health Information and Portability Protection Act of 1996 (the Privacy Rule) grants Federal protection from the unnecessary disclosure of your personal health information. The Privacy Rule requires healthcare entities to maintain the confidentiality and protection of your personal medical information. However, it may be necessary for SSB to communicate your identification and treatment information among your healthcare providers. I/We understand that by releasing personal identification information to an organization that may not be a health care organization or a health care provider this information may be re-disclosed by them and may no longer be protected by federal privacy laws.
In order to remain in compliance with the Privacy Rule, your expressed, written consent is required prior to your disclosure of your protected health information. This Agreement grants permission to Seattle Sperm Bank to disclose your personal identification information among your healthcare provider(s).
You may revoke this Agreement in writing at any time, except to the extent that action has already been taken. However, revocation of the Agreement may make you ineligible to make future purchases with SSB, and nullify your child’s ability for future Open Donor Contact.
11. Purchasing a Family Slot.
For any SSB donor that is indicated as a "Family Slot Donor", Purchaser understands that it is required to purchase a Family Slot from that particular donor for the us of that particular donor. The Family Slot purchased includes one year of complimentary storage. Family slots do not expire providing Purchaser access to available vials throughout Purchaser's treatment. Purchaser understands that they can only procure a Family Slot from on donor.
If the Purchaser procures a Family Slot...
- A vial of any type must be purchased as well, if there is at least one standard IUI vial available.
- If there is not at least one standard IUI vial available, the purchaser can choose to purchase any other vial type or be placed on the wait list for a standard IUI vial(s).
- If Purchaser chooses to be placed on the wait list, offered vial(s) must be purchased within 7 days of notification. If Purchaser does not purchase vials offered from wait list within 7 days, Purchaser de facto relinquishes Family Slot and is refunded the Family Slot fee in full.
- If Purchaser relinquishes Family Slot, they are eligible to purchase a Family Slot from a different donor. Any exception to this policy will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
SSB reserves the right to audit the Family Slot allocations in cases where a Family Slot has been purchased.
For more information on the Family Slot process, please reference www.seattlespermbank.com/familyslotfaq.
12. No Warranties.
Patient and Patient Partner will initial each item, indicating an understanding of SSB’s disclaimer of warranties:
Purchaser Semen and Storage Agreement
This Purchaser Semen and Storage Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into
between Seattle Sperm Bank (SSB), and the undersigned patient of products and
services provided by SSB and, if applicable, her partner or spouse
(collectively “Purchaser”).
1. Donor Semen.
SSB sells donated semen (“Donor Semen”) that is tested and screened for
certain genetic and infectious diseases. To assist Purchaser in the selection
of Donor Semen, SSB provides a variety of information and materials about the
donor and the testing process. Purchaser agrees that all such information is
for Purchaser’s private use and not for public dissemination and that
Purchaser is solely responsible for the selection of Donor Semen.
In the cases where donors have had Genetic Carrier Screening performed, the
test results will be available at no charge so that a potential purchaser can
review should any positive result exist. Extended genetic screening is only
performed at the discretion of SSB. Any donors that carry mutations screened
for in the Genetic Carrier Screening will require the purchaser to fill out an
informed consent for use of said donor. SSB will make available more
information upon request regarding any positive carrier status.
2. Purchase of Donor Semen.
Orders for Donor Semen may be made only through SSB’s website, by telephoning
SSB’s laboratory, or through any of SSB’s consignment tank programs with our
partners. Payment must be made in full at the time an order is placed. All
purchases are final and there are no refunds or exchanges except as otherwise
set forth in this Agreement. Upon purchasing Donor Semen, Purchaser must
either arrange for storage by SSB (see Section 3) or arrange for shipping to
an alternate location (see Section 4). Purchaser is solely responsible for all
costs related to SSB Donor Semen, including shipping charges and all charges
related to or arising out of any treatment with Donor Semen.
3. Storage of Donor Semen.
SSB provides storage services at our laboratory for Donor Semen purchased from
SSB. Available storage periods range from 1 month to 10 years. Payment for
storage must be made in full in advance of the commencement of the storage
period. Prior to the expiration of the storage period, Purchaser must elect to
contract for a new storage period or request shipment of Purchaser’s Donor
Semen to another location (shipping and handling costs will apply). Purchaser
may also request that Donor Semen purchased from SSB and stored by SSB be
bought back by SSB. Repurchases may or may not be accepted, at the sole
discretion of SSB, and subject to applicable fees imposed by SSB. If Purchaser
fails to pay storage fees for a period of 30 days, all such Donor Semen will
become the sole property of SSB, to re-sell, destroy or retain for future use.
SSB will attempt 4 email and 4 phone call attempts before the reclaiming of
Donor Semen during this 30-day period. All requests for storage extensions
must be in writing or with proof of purchase showing storage extension.
4. Release of Donor Semen.
Except as set forth in Section 5, SSB will release Donor Semen to Purchaser,
Purchaser’s health care provider, or any person designated by Purchaser in
writing to receive Purchaser’s Donor Semen; provided that, written permission
from Purchaser’s health care provider is required before SSB can release Donor
Semen directly to Purchaser, to another person designated by Purchaser, or to
a non-clinical address. At the request of Purchaser, SSB will ship Donor Semen
via a commercial shipping service. In the event shipment is requested, Donor
Semen shall be deemed delivered to Purchaser upon acceptance by the shipper
for shipping and Purchaser shall accept all risk of loss to Donor Semen during
shipping. SSB will not be responsible for any damage or loss to Donor Semen or
any delay that may occur after Donor Semen leaves SSB’s facility. Purchaser
shall pay all shipping and handling charges.
5.
Changes Restricting or Preventing Donor Semen Release.
Changes to donor screening requirements or the discovery of new medical or
genetic information about a donor may restrict or prohibit the release of
Donor Semen. In the event SSB is unable to release Donor Semen to Purchaser
for these reasons, SSB will provide Purchaser with a full refund for Donor
Semen that cannot be released. In the event of a refund, Purchaser may elect
to purchase additional Donor Semen at then current per vial rates.
6. Quality of Donor Semen.
Purchaser understands that, in most circumstances, approximately 20 million
motile sperm/mL will result from every post-thaw IUI sample (0.5 mL) of Donor
Semen and 15 million motile sperm/mL from every post-thaw ICI sample of Donor
Semen. However, there can be cases where fewer motile spermatozoa are present.
If Purchaser’s health care provider confirms in writing that a significantly
lower number has occurred and, as a result Purchaser’s treatment has been
cancelled, and if the deviation is not related to damage during transport or
improper handling of the Donor Semen after release by SSB, SSB will provide,
at no additional charge to Purchaser, replacement samples from the same donor,
if available, or from a similar donor if the original donor is no longer
available. SSB will not be held responsible for any reimbursement of any
missed procedures, medical travel, medications, or any other costs related to
the treatment with Donor Semen.
7. Treatment with Donor Semen.
Purchaser will direct any questions regarding treatment with Donor Semen and
limitations and risks associated with using Donor Semen to their treating
physician or other health care provider and acknowledges that SSB has no
responsibility to provide such information. SSB is not responsible in any
manner, and makes no representation or warranty related to the treatment
process or risks or limitations.
8. Reporting Pregnancies.
Purchaser agrees to report all pregnancies and pregnancy outcomes
(miscarriages, births) arising out of the use of Donor Semen purchased from
SSB. Pregnancy and all pregnancy outcomes shall be reported by the Purchaser
or the Purchaser’s health care provider. Pregnancies shall be reported no
later than sixty (60) days following completion of the first trimester.
Purchaser understands that if a birth is not reported to SSB, no release of
donor identity information and/or contact between donor and donor offspring
may occur (at, or after, the age of 18 of donor offspring).
9. Protection of Donor Identity.
Purchaser agrees that Purchaser has no right to learn the identity of a donor
and will not, directly or indirectly through a third party, make any attempt
to contact a donor. Further, SSB will not disclose identifying donor
information or assist Purchaser in any way to contact a donor. In the event
SSB discovers that Purchaser is attempting to identify a donor by other means,
SSB will take all appropriate action to protect the anonymity of the donor, up
to and including the repossession of any remaining vials in clients account,
banning client from future purchases through SSB, and/or voiding opportunity
for offspring contact at the age of 18. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all
donors at SSB may sign an open donor contract. When a child born from an open
donor turns 18, the child may apply to SSB to obtain contact with the donor.
SSB does not provide this information to anyone other than a child and only
after the child has turned 18. While donors sign open donor contacts, SSB
cannot guarantee that all efforts to arrange contact with a donor will be
successful.
10. Protection of Purchaser Identity.
The Health Information and Portability Protection Act of 1996 (the Privacy
Rule) grants Federal protection from the unnecessary disclosure of your
personal health information. The Privacy Rule requires healthcare entities to
maintain the confidentiality and protection of your personal medical
information. However, it may be necessary for SSB to communicate your
identification and treatment information among your healthcare providers.
Purchasers understand that by releasing personal identification information to
an organization that may not be a health care organization or a health care
provider, this information may be re-disclosed by them and may no longer be
protected by federal privacy laws. In order to remain in compliance with the
Privacy Rule, your expressed written consent is required prior to your
disclosure of your protected health information. This Agreement grants
permission to Seattle Sperm Bank to disclose your personal identification
information among your healthcare provider(s).
You may revoke this Agreement in writing at any time, except to the extent
that action has already been taken. However, revocation of the Agreement may
make you ineligible to make future purchases with SSB and/or nullify your
child’s ability for future Open Donor Contact.
11. Purchasing a Family Slot.
For any SSB donor that is indicated as a “Family Slot Donor”, Purchaser
understands that it is required to purchase a Family Slot for said donor for
the use of that particular donor. The Family Slot purchased includes one year
of complimentary storage. Family slots do not expire providing the Purchaser
access to available vials throughout Purchaser’s treatment.
If Purchaser chooses to relinquish their family slot without a reported birth
for any reason, SSB will refund that family slot fee. If Purchaser
relinquishes the family slot, the Purchaser is confirming that they are
discontinuing any treatments with that donor, and does not have any vials,
embryos, pregnancies or unreported births with that particular donor.
If Purchaser procures a Family Slot…
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A vial of any type must be purchased as well, if there is at least one
standard IUI vial available.
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If there is not at least one standard IUI vial available, the purchaser can
choose to purchase any other vial type or be placed on the wait list for a
standard IUI vial(s).
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If Purchaser chooses to be placed on the wait list, offered vial(s) must be
purchased within 7 days of notification. If Purchaser does not purchase
vials offered from wait list within 7 days, Purchaser de facto relinquishes
Family Slot and is refunded the Family Slot fee in full.
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If Purchaser relinquishes Family Slot, they are eligible to purchase a
Family Slot from a different donor. Any exception to this policy will be
handled on a case-by-case basis.
SSB reserves the right to audit the Family Slot allocations in cases where a
Family Slot has been purchased but no birth has been reported. For more
information on the Family Slot process please reference
www.seattlespermbank.com/familyslotfaq.
12. Donor Vial Shipment Authorization Policy
To ensure regulatory compliance and maintain the integrity of account
ownership, the following policy applies to all donor vial shipments:
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Authorized Account Holders Only
All donor vial shipments must be scheduled by, and on behalf of, the
verified account holder(s) who originally purchased and/or currently store
the vials. Shipments may not be scheduled or directed for use by
individuals not listed on the account.
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Recipient Name Does Not Constitute Authorization
Entering an alternate recipient’s name in the shipping form or scheduling
system does not confer ownership or usage rights to that individual.
Shipment scheduling on behalf of any third party not formally associated
with the account is strictly prohibited, regardless of whether the system
accepts the entry
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Required Documentation
We must have a valid, signed Purchaser Semen and Storage Agreement on file
for the individual(s) the vials are intended for. If the vials are being
shipped for use by someone other than the named account holder(s), the
shipment will not be authorized
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Shipments for Surrogacy
Shipments for use by a gestational surrogate are permitted, provided that
the surrogate is acting on behalf of the verified account holder(s), and
the intended parent(s) must remain the authorized party on the account.
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No Unauthorized Transfers
This policy is intended to prevent unauthorized or indirect transfers of
ownership. Any attempt to circumvent this policy - such as scheduling a
shipment to a third party under the guise of acting “on their behalf”-
will be considered a violation.
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Consequences of Policy Violation
Violation of this policy may result in cancellation of the shipment,
suspension of account access, and/or forfeiture of vials without refund.
This policy applies without exception and is designed to uphold the legal and
ethical use of donor specimens.
13. No Warranties.
Patient and Patient Partner will initial each item, indicating an
understanding of SSB’s disclaimer of warranties:
SSB agrees to pack and ship all customer specimens on time, to be delivered by partnered third-party couriers. Customers understand all shipments are subject to the route and handling of these couriers, and SSB cannot guarantee or be held responsible for delivery commitments. Shipping delays resulting from factors beyond the control of our couriers will not qualify for reimbursement. SSB strongly recommends ordering vials to arrive at least 2-3 business days prior to scheduled insemination or procedure, to minimize the risk of courier delays causing the customer to miss a scheduled insemination or procedure. SSB will not be held responsible for any monetary loss associated with missing a procedure, including the cost of fertility medications.
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