Terms & Conditions

These terms are in place to ensure a safe, professional, and consistent experience for all clients. By booking an appointment, you agree to the following:

1. Minimum Age

All clients must be 18 years or older to receive a tattoo, in accordance with Scottish law. Valid photographic ID may be required.

2. Deposits

A non-refundable deposit is required per person to secure all bookings.

£50 for appointments up to 1 hour 30 minutes
£100 for appointments of 2 hours or more

Deposits are deducted from the final price of your tattoo. Appointments without a deposit will not be confirmed.

3. Cancellations & Rescheduling

A minimum of one week’s notice is required to cancel or reschedule an appointment.

Late cancellations or no-shows will result in the loss of your deposit
Repeated changes may require a new deposit

4. Health & Medical Conditions

Clients must disclose any relevant medical conditions prior to their appointment, including but not limited to:

Diabetes
Skin conditions
Allergies
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Use of blood-thinning medication

The studio reserves the right to refuse service if it is deemed unsafe to proceed.

5. Alcohol & Drugs

We do not provide services to clients under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In such cases, the appointment will be cancelled and the deposit forfeited.

6. Design Approval

Clients are required to review and approve the design prior to the start of the appointment.

Once the tattooing process has begun, changes to the design cannot be made.

7. Pricing & Payments

Prices vary depending on size, placement, and complexity.

Full payment is due on the day of your appointment
Payments can be made via cash, card, or bank transfer (where available)

8. Touch-Up Policy

Please allow a minimum of 4 weeks for your tattoo to fully heal before booking a touch-up.

Hands, fingers and toes: Touch-ups are charged from £40 due to the higher risk of fading in these areas.
All other areas: Touch-ups are free within 3 months, where applicable.
Free touch-ups do not apply where aftercare instructions have not been followed.

9. Aftercare

Aftercare instructions will be provided following your appointment.

The studio is not responsible for any complications, infections, or issues that arise due to improper aftercare or failure to follow provided guidance.

10. Client Responsibility

By booking an appointment, you confirm that:

All information provided is accurate and truthful
You have disclosed any relevant medical conditions
You agree to follow all aftercare instructions

11. Photography & Use of Images

The studio may take photographs of completed work for use in portfolios, social media, and marketing materials.

If you prefer not to have your tattoo photographed or shared, please inform us prior to your appointment.

12. Right to Refuse Service

The studio reserves the right to refuse service at any time for justified reasons, including but not limited to:

Health and safety concerns
Unsuitable design requests
Inappropriate behaviour

13. Liability

By proceeding with a booking and signing the consent form, the client acknowledges that:

• They are 18 years of age or older and have provided accurate information regarding their age and health.
• Tattooing involves risks including pain, bleeding, infection, scarring, allergic reactions and possible healing complications.
• They must inform the tattoo artist of any medical conditions, allergies or medications that may affect the tattoo procedure or healing.
• They have received appropriate aftercare instructions and agree to follow them.
• The final healed result cannot be guaranteed, as healing varies from person to person.
• They have checked and approved the tattoo design, spelling, placement and size before the procedure begins.
• They confirm that they are not under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• They understand and voluntarily accept the inherent risks associated with tattooing. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.
• They have had the opportunity to ask questions regarding the tattoo procedure, risks and aftercare and are happy to proceed.

14. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Scotland and the United Kingdom. Any disputes will be handled under the appropriate UK jurisdiction.