Last Modified: 23.02.2026
These General Terms of Conditional Sale (“Terms”) apply to all purchases of APIX PRF-1 Pollen Replacing Feed, also referred to as “APIX POLLEN PRF-1,” “PRF-1 Patty,” or “APIX Patty” (“Product”) made by a Consumer (“you,” “your”) from APIX Biosciences, a limited liability company registered at Blauwhuisstraat 11, 8750 Wingene, Belgium, company registration number BE0771667563 (“APIX,” “we,” “us,” “our”) through our website or other authorized channels.
Our Product is based on a proprietary, unique and secret recipe. We keep our recipe as a trade secret (The “APIX Trade Secret”).
The “APIX Trade Secret” is the result of more than a decade of research and development by APIX Biosciences and its Affiliates. APIX is therefore providing access to the Product for the sole purpose of feeding bees in accordance with the instructions on the APIX Product label, but not for analyzing, deconstructing, reverse-engineering, re-selling the Product or any other use except feeding bees.
A “Consumer” is any individual who purchases the Product for purposes that are wholly or mainly outside their trade, business, craft, or profession.
These Terms do not apply to business customers, to which our B2B General Terms apply.
By completing your purchase, directly from APIX or indirectly via sales channels or distributors through which APIX may make the Product available, you (“Consumer”, “you”) acknowledge and agree to be bound by these General Terms of Conditional Sale (“Terms”).
Your purchase is conditional upon your acceptance of these Terms, including the Material Transfer Terms detailed in Appendix 1, which govern your use of the Product and protect its proprietary nature.
Summary of your key rights:
1.1. Placing an Order: Orders for the Product may be placed through our official websites (apixbiosciences.com, apixpollen.eu) or other authorized sales channels as designated by APIX. To complete your purchase, you must accept these Terms, including the Material Transfer Terms in Appendix 1. No sale will be concluded without such acceptance.
1.2. Binding Offer: By submitting your order, you make an offer to purchase the Product. A binding contract of sale is formed only when we send you an order confirmation email or dispatch the Product.
1.3. Order Confirmation: We reserve the right to reject any order. If we reject your order, we will notify you and refund any payment made.
1.4. Precedence of Special Terms
These General Terms and Conditions of Sale are supplemented by the Material Transfer Terms in Appendix 1. In the event of any direct conflict or inconsistency between the main body of these Terms and the terms set out in Appendix 1, the terms of Appendix 1 shall prevail to resolve the conflict.
1.5. Acknowledgement
By completing your purchase, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms.
You also acknowledge and agree to be bound by these Terms upon the first and each occurrence of and by either of the following methods:
The Product is a proprietary pollen-replacing feed for Honey Bees. It is intended for personal, non-commercial use only. You agree not to use the Product for any commercial, business, or resale purposes.
3.1. Pricing: The price of the Product is the price indicated on the order pages when you placed your order. The price is the total price in Euros (EUR) and includes Value Added Tax (VAT), unless otherwise indicated.
3.2. Delivery fees: Delivery costs are not included in the Product price and will be displayed separately during the check-out process or in the order confirmation or other documents at check-out.
3.3. Payment terms: Payment must be made in full at the time of order using one of the accepted payment methods by APIX .
The Product is perishable. Therefore, your right to cancel your order within fourteen (14) days of receiving the Product and receive a full refund, for any reason does not apply.
5.1. Conformity
We are under a legal duty to supply Products that are in conformity with the contract. The Product is protected by a legal guarantee of conformity for a period of two (2) years from the date of delivery.
5.2. Non-conformity
The Product is considered non-conforming at the time of delivery if it:
5.3 Perishable Product
The Product is perishable and subject to deterioration over time. For such Products, conformity shall be assessed taking into account:
The seller shall not be liable for:
The Legal Guarantee of Conformity covers only defects or lack of conformity that existed at the time of delivery.
5.4. Remedies
If the Product is non-conforming, you are entitled, free of charge, to have the Product brought into conformity by repair or replacement.
If these are impossible or disproportionate, you may request an appropriate price reduction or have the contract terminated (and receive a full refund).
5.5 Procedure
To exercise the Legal Guarantee of Conformity, the Consumer must inform APIX of the lack of conformity within a reasonable time after discovering it and provide appropriate evidence (including photographs where relevant).
Nothing in this clause limits the Consumer’s mandatory rights under applicable law.
6.1.
We will deliver the Product to the address you provide or as indicated in the order confirmation. Delivery dates are estimates only.
6.2.
Please inspect the Product upon receipt. If you notice any damage or shortages, please contact our customer service as soon as possible. If you open the seal, the right of withdrawal is lost for hygiene or health protection reasons.
No license or right is granted to you, by implication or otherwise, with respect to or under any patent, proprietary, or other intellectual property rights related to the Product except as set out in Appendix 1.
8.1.
We are responsible for loss or damage you suffer that is a foreseeable result of our breaking this contract or our failing to use reasonable care and skill.
Subject to clause 8.2, and to the extent permitted by applicable law:
The Seller shall not be liable for damage resulting from improper storage, handling, or use of the Product contrary to the provided instructions
8.2.
Our liability is not limited or excluded in any way for:
9.1. Governing Law:
These Terms are governed by the laws of Belgium. However, you will benefit from any mandatory provisions of the law of the country in which you are resident. Nothing in these Terms affects your rights as a consumer to rely on such mandatory provisions of local law.
9.2. Dispute Resolution:
If you have a complaint, please contact us first at info@apixbiosciences.com. If we are unable to resolve the dispute, you may use the EU’s Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform, which can be accessed at: http://ec.europa.eu/odr.
9.3. Jurisdiction:
You can bring legal proceedings in respect of the Products in the courts of Belgium or in the courts of the EU country in which you are resident.
We will use the personal information you provide to us in accordance with our Privacy Policy available on our website in compliance with the GDPR.
This Appendix to the Terms of Conditional Sale forms a binding part of your contract with APIX Biosciences. The sale of the Product to you is conditional upon your acceptance of these terms.
The Product you have purchased is based on a proprietary and secret recipe (the “APIX Trade Secret”). These terms are in place to allow you to use the Product safely, for its intended purpose, while protecting this valuable intellectual property.
The definitions set forth in the main body of the General Terms of Conditional Sale are incorporated herein by reference, except as expressly set out otherwise below.
The following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them:
By accepting these terms, you agree to receive and use the physical Product (the “Material”) as per the Permitted Purpose and Use Restrictions in this Material Transfer Terms.
You agree to use the Material solely for its intended purpose as a feed for Honey Bees for your personal, non-commercial use, and in strict accordance with the instructions on the Product label.
As an essential condition of this sale you expressly agree that you shall not:
Analyze, deconstruct, sequence, reverse engineer, or make any attempt to determine the formulation, composition, specifications, or method of manufacture of the Material. This includes sending the Material to any third party for analysis.
Use the Material for any form of research, experimentation, evaluation, or testing. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to:
Mix, alternate, or use the Material simultaneously or in combination with any other pollen substitute(s), protein patty, feed supplement, or nutrient product for Honey Bees.
Use the Material for any commercial, business, or for-profit purpose. You are also prohibited from selling, giving away, reselling, or otherwise transferring the Material to any other person or entity.
Modify the Material in any way or create any improvements or derivative works from it.
Transfer or assign the limited rights granted to you under this agreement to any other person or entity. These rights are personal to you, the original purchaser.
In case of doubt, the prohibition on any use other than as feed for honey bees should be interpreted as broadly as possible.
You acknowledge that the Provider (APIX Biosciences) retains full ownership of the Material and all intellectual property rights associated with it, including the APIX Trade Secret. No part of this transaction transfers any ownership or intellectual property rights to you.
The material transfer is strictly for the use of the physical product as described in Section 4.
Any violation by you of these Material Transfer Terms shall constitute a material breach of the Agreement.
Without prejudice to any other rights or remedies available under applicable law, in the event of breach the Provider shall be entitled to:
a) immediately suspend performance, service, and/or future deliveries;
b) terminate the Agreement with immediate effect by written notice; Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Material.
c) claim damages for all losses suffered, including damages arising from infringement of intellectual property rights or misappropriation of trade secrets;
d) seek injunctive or other equitable relief where appropriate.
The Provider reserves the right to pursue all available legal remedies in the event of a breach.
The Consumer acknowledges that unauthorized analysis, disclosure, or misuse of the Products may cause irreparable harm to the Seller for which monetary damages alone may not be an adequate remedy. The Provider reserves the right to pursue all available legal remedies in the event of a breach.
By completing your purchase, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Material Transfer Terms.
You also acknowledge and agree to be bound by these Material Transfer Terms upon the first and each occurrence of and by either of the following methods:
