Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: [INSERT DATE]   •   Last Updated: [INSERT DATE]

Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using this website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.

1. About This Website

This website is operated by [ARTIST NAME / STUDIO NAME], a tattoo artist based in [CITY, STATE] (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of [WEBSITE URL] (the “Site”).

2. Use of This Site

You may use this Site for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

  • Use the Site in any way that violates applicable local, state, or federal law.
  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or exploit any content from this Site without our written permission.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its related systems.
  • Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to collect content from the Site.
  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any form on the Site.

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.

3. Booking Appointments

Requesting an Appointment Submitting a booking inquiry or contact form does not guarantee an appointment. All bookings are confirmed only when we respond and confirm availability.

Deposits [CHOOSE ONE AND DELETE THE OTHERS — OR CUSTOMIZE:]

Option A — Non-refundable deposit: A non-refundable deposit of [INSERT AMOUNT OR PERCENTAGE] is required to secure your appointment. This deposit is applied toward the total cost of your tattoo. Deposits are non-refundable under any circumstances, including if you cancel, reschedule outside the allowed window, or do not show up.

Option B — Deposit with reschedule window: A deposit of [INSERT AMOUNT OR PERCENTAGE] is required to secure your appointment. Deposits are non-refundable if you cancel. If you need to reschedule, you must notify us at least [INSERT NUMBER] hours/days in advance to transfer your deposit to a new date. Rescheduling requests made after this window will forfeit the deposit.

Option C — No deposit: No deposit is required. Full payment is due at the time of your appointment.

Cancellations and No-Shows [INSERT YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY — e.g., 48-hour notice required, consequences of no-show, etc.]

Age Requirements You must be at least 18 years old to receive a tattoo. We reserve the right to request valid government-issued photo identification at any appointment. We do not tattoo minors under any circumstances, regardless of parental consent.

Health and Safety By booking an appointment, you confirm that you have disclosed any relevant medical conditions, allergies, or medications that may affect the tattooing process. We reserve the right to decline or postpone a session if we believe proceeding would pose a health or safety risk.

4. Pricing

All prices are estimates unless a fixed quote has been provided in writing. Final pricing may vary based on the complexity, size, and placement of the design. We will discuss pricing with you before your appointment begins. We reserve the right to update our rates at any time.

5. Intellectual Property

All artwork, designs, photographs, logos, text, and other content on this Site are owned by [ARTIST NAME / STUDIO NAME] or licensed to us, and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, display, or use any content from this Site for commercial purposes without our prior written consent. You may share links to this Site and share our social media posts through standard sharing features.

Custom tattoo designs created for you are [CHOOSE: owned by the artist and licensed to you for personal use / transferred to you upon full payment — CONSULT AN ATTORNEY ON THIS POINT]. In either case, we retain the right to photograph completed work and use images for our portfolio, website, and social media unless you specifically request otherwise in writing before your appointment.

6. Portfolio and Photography

We may photograph your tattoo before you leave the studio for use in our portfolio, website, and social media. Your identifying information will not be shared without your consent. If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform us before your appointment.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We make no warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of any content on the Site.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, [ARTIST NAME / STUDIO NAME] shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of this Site or our services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability to you for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid us for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

9. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of [INSERT STATE], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [INSERT COUNTY], [INSERT STATE].

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use at any time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date above. Your continued use of the Site after any changes means you accept the updated terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

[ARTIST NAME / STUDIO NAME] Email: [INSERT EMAIL] Phone: [INSERT PHONE — OPTIONAL] Address: [INSERT STUDIO ADDRESS — OPTIONAL] Website: [INSERT WEBSITE URL]