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Below you will find the most frequently asked questions regarding the products and services offered by SPOREPOD.com.
If these F.A.Q.’s do not address your inquiry, please contact us and we will be happy to answer your specific questions.

SPOREPOD PRODUCT F.A.Q’S:

• Are SPOREPOD products available anywhere other than SPOREPOD.com?
• What are spore syringes and live tissue culture syringes, and how do I use them?
• What mushroom growing kits and inoculation systems work with your sporepod syringe systems?
• How do I cultivate my edible and medicinal cultures?
• Can I purchase Psilocybe spores for cultivation?
• Do you sell Psilocybe spore specimens to the United States?
• What is the difference between the wet spore syringes and the SPS20 dry spore syringe systems?
• What is the best way to store my spore and live tissue culture specimens, and how long do they keep?
• Can I order bulk quantities and do I get a discount for bulk purchasing?
• Where do you ship your products to?
• Do you ship to countries outside of Canada and the United States?
• Can you ship the SPOREPOD products to PO Boxes?
• How do you package and label your products?

ORDERING, POLICIES AND COMPANY F.A.Q’S:

• How long has SPOREPOD.com been in business?
• What restrictions do you place on your orders and can I order from you if I am under 18 years of age?
• What are your payment options? How do I pay for my order?
• How secure is my credit card information and privacy?
• Do you sell, trade or maintain any mailing or customer lists?
• What do you do with the information I provide to you?
• Is an invoice included with my order?
• What delivery options do I have?
• How soon will my order be shipped? How long does it take to deliver?
• How do I know when my order has been shipped?
• What do I do if my tracking number says my package has been delivered, but I have not received the package?
• What do I do if my order is damaged during shipping?
• What are your return and refund policies?
• The online shopping cart isn’t working. What can I do?

 

SPOREPOD PRODUCT F.A.Q.’S:

Are SPOREPOD products available anywhere other than SPOREPOD.com?
F.A.Q.- No. SPOREPOD products are available exclusively through our online store. Those products offered elsewhere
that look similar to the SPOREPOD syringe systems are NOT genuine SPOREPOD products. Competitor copies of our
products do not meet the high quality and standards that we guarantee.

What are spore syringes and live tissue culture syringes, and how do I use them?
F.A.Q.- Spore syringes are sterile, capped syringe systems filled with pure, live spores of your selected fungal specimen suspended in a liquid base. Spore syringes are used for storing and dispensing mushroom spores for the purpose of mycology research, identification, taxonomy and microscopy. Spore syringes can also be used to inoculate sterilized grain or other growing mediums in order to produce mycelium of the chosen mushroom strain. Each spore syringe is delivered with a sterile needle, alcohol swabs and gloves, ready for assembly and use. Live tissue culture syringes are sterile, capped syringe systems filled with pure, live tissue samples of your selected fungal specimens suspended in a liquid nutrient base. Live tissue culture syringes are used to store and dispense live mycology tissue samples for the purpose of mycology research, identification, taxonomy and microscopy. Like spore syringes, live tissue culture syringes can also be used to inoculate sterilized grain or other growing mediums in order to produce mycelium. Each tissue culture syringe is delivered with a sterile needle, alcohol swabs and gloves, ready for assembly and use.

What mushroom growing kits and inoculation systems work with your sporepod syringe systems?
F.A.Q.-Our innovative syringe systems work seamlessly with the myco-technology offered by MYGTECH.COM. Please
visit www.MYGTECH.COM to browse their selection of complete, cutting edge mushroom growing kits and inoculation systems.

How do I cultivate my edible and medicinal cultures?
F.A.Q.-The SPOREPOD edible and medicinal mushroom cultures can be cultivated using a variety of techniques.
SPOREPOD syringe systems can be used to inoculate pre-sterilized substrates and growing mediums in order to produce
mycelium for fruiting. Our edible and medicinal syringe systems are designed to work seamlessly with the mushroom
growing systems offered by MYGTECH.COM. When used with these growing systems, cultivation is easy, fun and fool-
proof. Each edible and medicinal mushroom strain has its own growing parameters and requirements. We recommend
researching your chosen strain before ordering. The Mushroom Cultivator, available through MYGTECH.com
is an excellent resource for information and methods on cultivating our selection of edible and medicinal mushroom species.

Can I purchase Psilocybe spores for cultivation?
F.A.Q.- No. SPOREPOD Psilocybe spore specimens are sold for microscopy, research and identification purposes only.
The cultivation of Psilocybe mushrooms is illegal in Canada, the United States and many other countries. SPOREPOD
does not encourage or condone the cultivation of illegal mushroom species. Because we are committed to research and
education in the field of mycology, we include exotic mushroom species in our product line for taxonomy, identification,
research and microscopy purposes only. Please read our Disclaimer and Terms of Use for further reference.

Do you sell Psilocybe spore specimens to the United States?
F.A.Q.- No. SPOREPOD.com refuses to process or ship orders for Psilocybe spore specimens to the U.S. All other SPOREPOD products and specimens are sold and shipped to the United States. Please read our Disclaimer and Terms of Use for further reference.

What is the difference between the wet spore syringe and the SPS20 dry spore syringe system?
F.A.Q.- Wet spore syringe systems are filled with pure, fresh spore specimens suspended in a liquid base. They are ready for immediate assembly and use. Wet spore syringes need to be kept between 3 and 6 degrees celcius in order
to maintain optimal viability for use. Dry spore syringe systems are filled with pure dry spore specimens. They need to be reconstituted with the vial of sterile water before use. Our dry spore syringe systems are designed to store indefinitely without the need for temperature control or refrigeration to maintain optimal viability. It is recommended to keep all spore samples in a cool dark place. Dry spore syringes are the system of choice for those who wish to extend the storage potential of the spore specimens.

What is the best way to store my spore and live tissue culture specimens, and how long do they keep?
F.A.Q.- Wet spore syringes and live tissue culture syringes perform optimally when stored between 3 and 6 degrees celcius. They should remain unopened and be refrigerated until you plan to use them. For maximum viability and optimal research conditions, spore syringes should be used within 3 months of receipt and tissue culture syringes within 3 weeks of receipt. The SPS20 dry spore syringe systems do not require refrigeration, and should remain unopened until use. Dry spore syringes maintain optimal viability if stored in cool, dark, dry conditions. They remain viable and ready to research for an indefinite amount of time until reconstituted.

Can I order bulk quantities and do I get a discount for bulk purchasing?
F.A.Q.- Yes. SPOREPOD products are offered in bulk packages at a discount price. To order bulk quantities, select your
desired quantity from the drop down menu on your product ordering page. The corresponding discount prices will automatically be calculated and displayed. For wholesale inquiries please contact us directly.

Where do you ship your products to?
F.A.Q.- We ship our products across Canada and the United States. The only exception is our Psilocybe spore syringes: we DO NOT SHIP Psilocybe spore microscopy kits or syringes to residents of the U.S. We are happy to process and ship orders for all our other spore and culture products to residents of the U.S. and internationally. Please refer to our Disclaimer and Terms of Use for further reference.

Do you ship to countries outside of Canada and the United States?
F.A.Q.- No. We don't ship our products outside of Canada and the United States. Shipping to the USA is limited to Edible and medicinal culture syringe kits.

Can you ship the SPOREPOD products to PO Boxes?
F.A.Q. - Yes. SPOREPOD products can be delivered to any valid address, including a PO Box. The address you specify
for shipping simply needs to be working address which includes a Name, Street address or PO Box, City, State/Province,
Postal/Zip code, and Country. We also require a valid phone number to contact you with shipping details.

How do you package and label your products?
F.A.Q.- All items are packed for maximum durability and product protection. We use only rigid boxes for maximum protection. We value discreet service and use only plain, neutral packaging to ship our products. No product labels, description of contents or invoices are displayed on the outside of the packaging. Only shipping and return addresses are displayed on the product package. Return address labels are written from I.M. Inc.

ORDERING, POLICIES AND COMPANY F.A.Q’S:

How long has SPOREPOD.com been in business?
F.A.Q.- Our company has been manufacturing the leading, best selling spore syringes on the market since 1999.
Previously, our products were sold through another online vendor. However, to offer you the most stringent guarantee
and the freshest quality possible, SPOREPOD.com was launched in 2008 to meet the demand for high quality, guaranteed spore syringe products. Our products are now available exclusively and directly from SPOREPOD, the manufacturers, innovators and original suppliers of the capped spore syringe systems.

What restrictions do you place on your orders and can I order from you if I am under 18 years of age?
F.A.Q.- We reserve the right to refuse orders for certain products and specific locations. For example, we do not accept orders for Psilocybe spore products from residents of the U.S. Please be aware of your respective country or state laws before placing an order for Psilocybe spore specimens. We do not condone or encourage illegal activities. Our products are intended for adult customers, and we will not accept or process orders from any persons under the age of 18. Please refer to our Disclaimer and Terms of Use for further reference.

What are your payment options? How do I pay for my order?
F.A.Q.- For your convenience, we provide several payment options. You can pay for your order online using Visa or Mastercard. For complete payment instructions, please read our ordering page.

How secure is my credit card information and privacy?
F.A.Q.- Your credit card information and personal privacy are 100% secure. We use multiple layer encryption and
professional web security services provided by Thawte to guarantee the highest safety and security standards in the
industry. Your personal security and privacy are our priority and we maintain only the strictest privacy policies when
handling sensitive information. Please read our Privacy Policy for complete details.

Do you sell, trade or maintain any mailing or customer lists?
F.A.Q.- SPOREPOD values your personal privacy and protection above all else. We do not sell, trade or release customer
information to any parties. SPOREPOD may maintain customer lists for those who request to be notified with product
updates and promotional deals.

What do you do with the information I provide to you?
F.A.Q.- All customer information is securely stored until orders are completed. Customer information required to process transactions is kept on hand for a minimum time only. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for complete details.

Is an invoice included with my order?
F.A.Q.- Yes. All orders are packaged with an invoice containing a detailed summary of your order and the order number
for your reference.

What delivery options do I have?
F.A.Q.- SPOREPOD offers delivery options via Canada Post for Canadian orders and via UPS for orders within the United
States. Please choose your preferred delivery option from the appropriate selection box during the check-out process. For alternate or overseas delivery options, please contact us.

How soon will my order be shipped? How long does it take to deliver?
F.A.Q.- All SPOREPOD products are shipped within 48 hours of the completed and cleared order transaction. Orders placed with credit card generally ship within 2 days from the completion of your payment. Orders placed by money order generally ship within 3 days of receipt. Delivery time varies depending on your location and your chosen delivery method. Delivery tracking is included in your shipping confirmation email message. Items on backorder will be shipped immediately upon availability.

How do I know when my order has been shipped?
F.A.Q.- A shipping confirmation email will be sent as soon as we ship your order. A UPS or Postal tracking
number is included in the confirmation message. Please ensure that all contact information is entered correctly to avoid
delay in confirming the shipment of your order.

What do I do if my tracking number says my package has been delivered, but I have received the package?
F.A.Q.- Please contact our customer service representatives, and we will assist you in filing a lost package claim with the
shipper. To avoid any delay, we will be happy to arrange for a replacement order to be shipped out free of charge as soon as the claim has been filed.

What do I do if my order is damaged during shipping?
F.A.Q.- If your order receives rough handling and suffers damage during shipping, please contact us and we will be happy to arrange for a replacement of the damaged item. Our customer Service representatives will guide you through the return process and ensure your satisfaction.

What are your return and refund policies?
F.A.Q.- All SPOREPOD products are covered by our Quality and Satisfaction guarantee. If for any reason, you are
unsatisfied with your purchase, please contact our Customer Service representatives and we will be happy to assist you
with the return process for refund or exchange. Shipping charges are non-refundable. Please refer to our Return Policy for more information and further instructions.

The online shopping cart isn’t working. What can I do?
F.A.Q.- Our Online shopping cart is designed to work optimally with the Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Internet explorer web browsers. Be sure to enable ‘cookies’ while shopping our site, as the Online shopping cart system utilizes ‘cookies’ to keep your shopping cart information updated and accessible during your shopping session. To ensure you are browsing an active loaded version of the site, try updating your shopping page by using the refresh tool in the upper bar of the web browser. For alternate methods of ordering, please refer to our Ordering information page.

If your did not find your question answered in our F.A.Q.’S, please contact one of our Customer Service Representatives and we will be happy to assist you.

 

 

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