What’s Your Oldest Sample, Stored in a FluidX™ Tube?

Terms & Conditions

I. General

1.1 Your participation in Azenta Life Science’s “What’s Your Oldest Sample Stored in a FluidX Tube” promotion (“Promotion”) shall be deemed to be your complete acceptance of these Terms and Conditions herein which are final and binding on all matters relating to the Promotion. The following are the Terms and Conditions of the Promotion, which is sponsored by Azenta US, Inc., a Delaware corporation with its principal place of business at 2910 Fortune Circle West, Suite E, Indianapolis, IN 46241 (“Azenta”).

II. Eligibility

2.1 The Promotion is available to citizens residing in the US only. Federal or state government employes, agents, or entities are not eligible to participate in the Promotion. Employees, officers, directors, agents, representatives, and independent contractors of Azenta, its subsidiaries or affiliated companies, together with their immediate family members and members of the same household (whether related or not), are not eligible to participate. Only persons over the age of 21 are eligible for entry to the Promotion. You may be asked, at any stage, to provide Azenta or a third party with proof of age and/or identity.

III. Entry

3.1 Entrants may enter the Promotion during the Promotion Period free of charge by submitting an online application via contest page (the “Website”). Entrants may visit the Website for instructions on entering and participating in the Promotion. Applications become the property of Azenta. Azenta makes no guarantee or warranty with respect to the security or confidentiality of applications or the application process.

3.2 Each entrant may enter the Promotion only once. Multiple applications by the same entrant will be disqualified. To qualify, each entrant’s application must include (i) the approximate age of the sample, (ii) a description of the sample (type, origin, etc.), and (iii) a brief explanation of the reason for long-term storage or its significance. Entrants may include documentation or photos in their application at their sole discretion and risk. Entrants should not access or disturb their sample in any way that could jeopardize its contents. Entrants shall not include confidential, identifying, or personal data (as defined by applicable law) regarding the sample in their application. Applications cannot include any material that violates applicable law or industry codes or regulations; encourages dangerous activity; is obscene, vulgar, defamatory, disparaging, or threatening, or infringes the intellectual property rights of a third party. Azenta shall not be held responsible for any damage resulting from an entrant’s failure to comply with the foregoing application requirements.

3.3 By submitting an application or accepting a Prize, the entrant affirms: (i) that they meet the eligibility criteria; (ii) they have secured necessary permissions from their employer or institution (if applicable); (iii) their participation does not violate any law or institutional policy or intellectual property rights of any third party; and (iv) that all information submitted is accurate and lawfully shared. Entries must comply with the submission guidelines and be received during the Promotion Period.

IV. Duration

4.1 The Promotion shall begin on December 16, 2025 at 12:00 a.m. PT and shall end on March 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT or a later date determined by Azenta in its sole discretion (the “Promotion Period”).

V. Statement of Odds

5.1 Odds of winning will depend on the number of eligible entrants.

VI. Prize Information; Selection of Winners and Notification

6.1 Promotion prizes (“Prizes”) shall be as follows:

6.2 Winners will be selected at the conclusion of the Promotion Period from all qualified entries by a panel of internal Azenta reviewers, who will evaluate submissions based on (i) the verified age of the sample;(ii) the uniqueness of the story provided; and (iii) completeness of the entrant’s application. Up to two winning submissions (Oldest Tube and Most Unique Story) will be selected at Azenta’s sole discretion. Additional honorable mentions may be recognized in Azenta’s sole discretion. Azenta reserves the right to request documented verification of the sample acceptable to Azenta in its sole discretion. The decision of the panel will be final and binding.

6.3 Azenta shall attempt to notify selected winners by email within approximately five (5) business days after the Promotion closes. If a selected winner does not respond to email inquiries within seven (7) days, Azenta may attempt to contact the winner by phone if such information is provided by the entrant. If the winner cannot be reached or fails to respond, the Prize may be forfeited and an alternate winner selected based on the criteria above at Azenta’s sole discretion.

VII. Prize and Participation Conditions

7.1 Prizes may only be used by Promotion winners and applied to purchases of Eligible Products made prior to  September 20, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. EST. Any unused or unclaimed Prizes cannot be carried forward or transferred and are void and forfeit after September 20, 2026 at 11:59 a.m. EST and Azenta shall not have any obligation whatsoever to compensate the winning entrant in any way.

7.2 Azenta’s decision is final with respect to all matters relating to awarding of the Prize and shall not be subject to review or appeal by any entrant or by any third party.

7.3 Each entrant may only win one Prize. The Prize is not transferable, assignable, or exchangeable and cannot be exchanged for money or money’s worth. Each Prize may only be applied to the winner’s purchase of Eligible Products and each Prize must be applied to one purchase of Eligible Products (i.e., no apportionment of a Prize across multiple purchases). Azenta reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value in its sole discretion and subject to applicable law.

7.4 The winning entrant shall be solely responsible for any taxes levied in relation to the delivery, receipt, and use of the Prize and any reporting requirements and expenses related thereto. Azenta requires that anyone receiving gifts valued at $600 and above in any calendar year complete and submit a W-9 form from the Internal Revenue Service in order to allow Azenta to comply with IRS reporting requirements.

7.5 The entrant acknowledges and agrees that, if selected as a winner, their name, likeness, biographical information, sample description, and the name of their institution or company (if applicable) may be published on Azenta’s website(s), social media, or other promotional channels. By accepting a Prize, the winner grants Azenta the right to use this information, without further notice, permission, or compensation, worldwide and in any media now known or hereafter developed.

7.6 By participating in the Promotion, you hereby agree to Azenta’s collection and usage of your personal information to contact you by E-mail or regular mail for the administration of the Promotion. You acknowledge that you have read and accepted Azenta’s privacy statement which is available at https://www.azenta.com/privacy-statement.

7.7 Prizes may not be combined with any other offer or discount. Eligible Product credit cannot, except in Azenta’s sole discretion, be applied retroactively to existing or previously quoted projects. The winner may be required to execute and return an affidavit of eligibility, release of liability, and/or publicity release (where legal) within twenty-one (21) days of notification. If required documentation is not returned in time, the Prize may be forfeited and an alternate winner selected. The entrant agrees that submitted materials will not be returned, and Azenta is not responsible for the confidentiality or security of any submission.

7.8 Failure to comply with these Terms and Conditions may result in disqualification from the Promotion. Azenta reserves the right, in its’ sole discretion, to (i) disqualify from this or any promotion it sponsors now, or in the future, any person it finds, in its’ sole discretion, has intentionally violated these Terms and Conditions, tampered with the eligibility process, or any other aspect of the promotion; and (ii) modify, cancel or suspend part or all of this Promotion in the event that tampering, fraud, unauthorized intervention or other causes beyond Azenta’s control, corrupt or impair the administration, security or fairness of the Promotion. Any attempt by you or any other person, including without limitation using multiple / different email addresses, identities, registrations and logins, to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of the Promotion may be in violation of criminal and civil laws, and should such an attempt be made, Azenta reserves the right to seek remedies and damages (including attorneys’ fees) from you or any other person to the fullest extent permitted by law, including seeking criminal prosecution.

7.9 The Promotion is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited or where registration, bonding, or language translation is required. Other restrictions may apply.

VIII. Release; Indemnification

8.1 By participating in the Promotion, you release Azenta and its’ respective subsidiaries, and other affiliated companies, and the directors, shareholders, officers, employees, or agencies (“Released Parties”) of any of the above organizations, for any and all liability for any injury, claims of death, loss, tax liability, publicity rights, defamation, invasion of privacy or damage of any kind arising from your participation in the Promotion, or resulting from acceptance, possession, use or misuse of any Prize. Released Parties are not responsible for incomplete, misdirected, delayed, undelivered, inaccurate, lost, late, garbled, mutilated or illegible entries or postage-due mail, or for incorrect or inaccurate transcription of entry information, electronic transmission errors resulting in omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operations or transmission, theft, destruction or unauthorized access to or alterations of entry materials, technical, network, telephone equipment, electronic, computer hardware or software, or limitations of any kind or for entries that for any reason are not properly received by Azenta. Released Parties are not responsible for any error or malfunction that occurs when processing entries, the announcement of the Prize, any Promotion-related materials, or distribution of the Prize.

IX. Disclaimer of Warranties

9.1 THE PROMOTION, THE PRIZE AND ANY PRODUCTS AND/OR SERVICES THAT YOU MAY RECEIVE FROM AZENTA IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROMOTION ARE PROVIDED TO YOU ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS AND ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS AND IMPLIED, ARE DISCLAIMED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSABLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE DISCLAIMER OF ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE). IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT AS A LIMITATION THEREOF, AZENTA MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT: (A) THE AZENTA WEBSITE, THE PROMOTION, THE PRIZE AND ANY PRODUCTS AND/OR SERVICES THAT YOU MAY RECEIVE FROM AZENTA OR ONE OF OUR THIRD PARTY PARTNERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROMPOTION WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS; (B) THE AZENTA WEBSITE, THE PROMOTION, THE PRIZE AND ANY PRODUCTS AND/OR SERVICES THAT YOU MAY RECEIVE FROM AZENTA OR ONE OF OUR THIRD PARTY PARTNERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROMOTION WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE OR ERROR-FREE; (C) THE APPLICABLE PRIZE WILL MEET WITH YOUR REQUIREMENTS AND/OR THAT ANY THIRD PARTY PARTNER WILL PERFORM ITS ASSOCIATED OBLIGATIONS IN A TIMELY OR SATISFACTORY MANNER; OR (D) THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE PROMOTION, THE PRIZE, AND ANY PRODUCTS AND/OR SERVICES THAT YOU MAY RECEIVE FROM AZENTA IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROMOTION WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE. THE AZENTA WEBSITE, THE PROMOTION, THE PRIZE, AND ANY PRODUCTS AND/OR SERVICES THAT YOU MAY RECEIVE FROM AZENTA IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROMOTION MAY CONTAIN BUGS, ERRORS, PROBLEMS OR OTHER LIMITATIONS. AZENTA WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF THE UNDERLYING INTERNET CONNECTION ASSOCIATED WITH ITS WEBSITE. NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY YOU FROM AZENTA, ANY OF ITS THIRD-PARTY PARTNERS OR OTHERWISE THROUGH OR FROM THE AZENTA WEBSITE, SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

X. Limitation of Liability

10.1 TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL YOU BE PERMITTED TO OBTAIN AWARDS FOR, AND YOU HEREBY WAIVE ALL RIGHTS TO CLAIM, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND ANY OTHER DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROMOTION OR THE PRIZE AND IN NO EVENT WILL ATTORNEYS’ FEES BE AWARDED OR RECOVERABLE. BY ENTERING THE PROMOTION, ENTRANT AGREES THAT TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY AND ALL DISPUTES, CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THE PROMOTION OR PRIZE, OR WILL BE RESOLVED INDIVIDUALLY, WITHOUT RESORT TO ANY FORM OF CLASS ACTION.

XI. Miscellaneous

11.1 Non-Waiver. The failure of either party in any one or more instances to insist upon strict performance of any of the terms and conditions of these Terms and Conditions shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment, to any extent, of the right to assert or rely upon any such terms or conditions on any future occasion.

11.2 Severability. In the event any term of these Terms and Conditions is or becomes or is declared to be invalid or void by any court of competent jurisdiction, such term or terms shall be null and void and shall be deemed deleted from these Terms and Conditions and all the remaining terms shall remain in full force and effect.

11.3 Force Majeure. The failure of Azenta to comply with any provision of these Terms and Conditions due to civil unrest, acts of terrorism, governmental orders, acts of God, or other causes beyond its reasonable control shall not be considered a breach by Azenta of these Terms and Conditions.

11.4 Governing Law and Venue. These Terms and Conditions and the rights of the parties hereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts including all matters of construction, validity, performance, and enforcement and without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws. Any action brought by any party hereto shall be brought within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Suffolk County.

11.5 Entire Agreement. These Terms and Conditions represent the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof.

11.6 Amendments. No amendment of any provision of these Terms and Conditions or any other writing executed in connection herewith shall be valid unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the parties hereto.

11.7 Headings. The section headings or other captions contained in these Terms and Conditions are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of the provisions of these Terms and Conditions.

11.8 Survival. Each Section that, by its terms, contemplates performance or obligations following the termination of the Promotion shall so survive.