I hereby release the artist and/or studio from any and all manner of liabilities, claims, actions, and demands, in law or in equity, which my heirs or I have or might have now or hereafter by reason of complying with my request to be tattooed.
I agree to NOT sue or take any form of legal action whatsoever against and release the artist and/or studio from any direct and/or consequential damages which may arise from the application of my tattoo, whether caused by the negligence or fault of either the artist, the studio or otherwise.
Being of sound and sober mind and body, I do hereby release any and all persons representing the artist and/or studio from all responsibility, holding release the artist and/or studio harmless from all damages, actions, cause of action, claim judgments, cost of litigation, attorney fees, and all other costs and expenses which might arise from my decision to have tattoo related work done.
I fully understand the artist and/or studio when performing tattooing and offering healing instruction does not act in the capacity of a medical professional. The suggestions made by the artist and/or studio are just suggestions, they are not to be construed as or substituted for advice from a medical professional.
I understand that I will be tattooed to the best of the artist’s abilities using the appropriate instruments, equipment and techniques.
I acknowledge that it is not reasonably possible for the artist and/or studio to determine whether I might have an allergic reaction to any dyes, pigments, solutions, fragrances, or any other possible allergen when performing tattooing or during the healing process.
I willingly submit to the procedure with a full understanding of possible complications such as infection, allergic reaction, healing complications, long term degradation or fading.
To ensure proper healing of my new tattoo I agree to follow the aftercare instructions and advice of the artist and/or studio until the healing process is complete.
I hereby assume full responsibility for the after care and cleanliness during the healing process.
I acknowledge that a bodies ability to heal a tattoo varies from person to person and that innumerable variables will effect the outcome of the healed tattoo and as such a tattoo may need a follow up procedure for quality assurance and additional fees will be charged.
I agree to advise my tattoo artist of any condition that may arise which might affect the application and/or healing of my tattoo. This includes but is not limited to; acne, scarring, eczema, psoriasis, freckles, moles, or sunburn.
I acknowledge that I have been given the full opportunity to ask any and all questions which I might have about obtaining a tattoo and that all of my questions have been answered to my full and total satisfaction.
I agree to allow for artist interpretation of the design and that upon viewing the design at the time of the tattoo procedure I will review if the tattoo is drawn to my specifications and words, symbols, grammar or punctuation are spelled and done correctly otherwise I will verbalize my dissatisfaction.
I acknowledge that variations may exist between the design and my tattoo as their are variations in skin and skin pigment. I further understand that tattoos are subject to degradation and/or fading.
I acknowledge that a tattoo is a permanent change to my appearance and no misrepresentations have been made to me as to the ability or lack thereof to later change or remove my tattoo.
I acknowledge that at the time of my procedure I give full consent to the performance and location of the tattoo and will otherwise verbalize the contrary.
I agree to follow any and all instructions provided to me during my procedure regarding the maintenance of a sanitary environment while I am being tattooed.
I agree to irrevocable, unrestricted and perpetual grant of rights to the artist and/or studio to photograph and/or video this tattoo and/or procedure for any and all uses such as publication, advertisement, marketing, any and all media now known or hereafter developed and all other public or personal uses.
I understand there are no refunds for a tattoo under any circumstances.
I certify to the best of my knowledge I am not pregnant or nursing and I do not have any known medical conditions or contagious diseases that may affect the healing of my tattoo.
I certify to the best of my knowledge I do not have any physical, mental or medical impairment or disability which might affect my well being as a direct or indirect result of my decision to obtain a tattoo.
I acknowledge the decision for obtaining my tattoo is by my own free will and choice.
I am not currently nor will I be at the time of the procedure under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
I have truthfully represented and certified to the artist and/or studio that I am at least 18 years of age.
I represent and warrant the artist and/or studio that all the information contained within this form is true, accurate and correct.
I understand and agree that this is a legally binding contract.
I further understand that if I give false information or produce false documents stating my name and age to be other than correct that I am liable for prosecution.
I acknowledge that by signing below I am indicating that I have been given adequate time to read, fully understand and comprehend the above statements and I give my full consent and release of liability as outlined thereof.