I acknowledge by signing this consent form that I have read and agree to the following:
(1) I will tell the piercer prior to the procedure if I have diabetes, epilepsy, hepatitis, HIV, AIDS or any 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 pierced that may interfere with the piercing. If I have any type of infection or rash anywhere on my body, I will advise my piercer.
(3) I acknowledge that it is not reasonably possible for the representatives and employees of Art On Skin to determine whether I might have an allergic reaction to the jewellery used in my piercing, and I agree to accept the risk that such an allergic reaction is possible.
(4) I acknowledge that infection is always possible as a result of obtaining a piercing, particularly in the event that I do not take proper care of my piercing.
(5) I understand my jewelry will be inserted or removed using appropriate instruments and techniques. 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 piercing.
(6) I understand that any employee or agent of Art On Skin when performing a jewellery insertion, removal, assessment or stretching does not act in the capacity of a medical professional. The suggestions made by any employee or agent of Art On Skin are just suggestions. They are not to be construed or substituted for advice from a medical professional.
(7) I understand that my piercing will be stretched only one size at a time (no more than one gauge or afew millimetres at a time) using no flare or single flare jewellery only (double flare not allowed)
(8) I understand that by having this piercing 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) 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 piercing and of the procedures and conduct used to apply my piercing.
(10) I have received verbal aftercare instructions which I fully understand and I hereby assume full responsibility for aftercare and cleanliness.
(11) I acknowledge that the information on this form is true and correct.
I release all rights to any photographs taken of me and the piercing 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.