I acknowledge by signing this consent form that I have read and agree to the following:
(1) I do not have diabetes, epilepsy, hepatitis, HIV, AIDS or any other communicable disease.
(2) I do not have any medical or skin conditions such as but not limited to: acne, scarring (Keloid), eczema, psoriasis, moles or sunburn in the area to be tattooed that may interfere with the tattoo. If I have any type of infection or rash anywhere on my body, I will advise my tattoo artist.
(3) I willingly submit to these procedures with a full understanding of possible complications such as but not limited to, infection, allergic reaction or rejection of the ink.
(4) Neither the artist nor the tattoo studio is responsible for the meaning or spelling of the tattoo I have agreed to. I have checked and approved the tattoo stencil.
(5) I understand I will be tattooed using appropriate instruments and techniques. To ensure proper healing of my tattoo, I agree to follow the aftercare suggestions provided verbally and provided online at http://www.artonskin.com.au/tattoo-aftercare.html until healing is complete. I understand that it usually takes 2 weeks or longer to heal. I agree that any touch-up work needed, due to my own negligence, will be done at my own expense.
(6) I understand that any employee or agent of Art On Skin when performing a tattoo does not act in the capacity of a medical professional. The suggestions made are just suggestions and they are not to be construed or substituted for advice from a medical professional.
(7) I understand that if I have any skin treatments, laser hair removal, plastic surgery or other skin altering procedures, it may result in adverse changes to my tattoo.
(8) I acknowledge that by having this tattoo performed that I am making a permanent change to my body and no claims have been made regarding the ability to undo the changes made.
(9) To my knowledge, I do not have a physical, mental or medical impairment or disability which might affect my well being as a direct or indirect result of my decision to have a tattoo.
(10) I acknowledge that the obtaining of my tattoo is by my choice alone and I consent to the application of the tattoo and to any actions or conduct of the representatives and employees of Art On Skin that are reasonably necessary to perform the tattoo procedure.
(11) I accept to release and forever discharge the employees and representatives of Art On Skin from any and all claims, damages and legal actions arising from or connected in any way with my tattoo of the procedures and conduct used to apply my tattoo.
(12) I acknowledge that I have truthfully represented to the employees and representatives of the tattoo shop that I am over the age of eighteen (18) years old, and that the information on this form is true and correct.
I release all rights to any photographs taken of me and the tattoo and give consent in advance to the reproduction in print or electronic form. I acknowledge that I had the opportunity to ask questions regarding this procedure and all questions were answered to my satisfaction.