I have been informed and agree as follows:
›› I understand that if a deposit has been sent, it is nonrefundable. Once services have begun, I understand that there are no refunds and I will not request for any.
›› I understand the inherent risk associated with receiving a tattoo. Therefore, I understand that these risks, known and unknown, can lead to injury including but not limited to; scarring, infections and/or allergic reactions to: tattoo ink pigments, nitrile, green soap, and other equipment used in the procedure. Having been informed of these potential risks, I wish to proceed with the application of my tattoo freely and expressively, assuming all possible risks that may arise.
›› I understand that every care has been taken to ensure that this procedure has been carried out in a hygienic manner, and the aftercare of the tattoo is my sole responsibility. I understand that the reactions to pigments is still possible, even after the tattoo has recovered. I will follow the aftercare provided to me by my practitioner.
›› I am the person on the legal ID presented as proof that I am at least 18 years of age
›› I am not under the influence of any drugs or alcohol.
›› If I suffer from Hepatitis B/C, HIV, AIDS, STD, STI, Herpes, or any other risk factors for bloodborne pathogen exposure, or any communicable disease, I have informed the Artist of the fact. The Artist may have the choice in performing the procedure.
›› I am aware that tattoo inks, dyes, and pigments have not been approved by the FDA and the health risks on these products are unknown.
›› I agree to release and forever discharge, and hold harmless the Artist the use of images of my tattoo(s) for marketing and/or publishing purposes in various media outlets such as the internet, social media, magazine, printed, and/or television, etc.
›› I agree to release and forever discharge, and hold harmless, the Artists from any and all claims of negligence, damages, or legal actions arising from or connected in any way with my tattoo, procedure, and conduct used in my tattoo and assume all responsibility for the decisions made consenting to this permanent procedure.
›› I acknowledge that I am signing a legal contract waiving certain rights to recover damages against the Artist.