Bookings, deposit and what next?
TATTOO STUDIO TERMS & CONDITIONS
Bookings, Deposits & What Happens Next?
Please read our Terms & Conditions carefully before making a booking. By booking with us, you agree to these terms, subject to your statutory rights.
**IMPORTANT: YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD TO RECEIVE A TATTOO.**
Agreement to Terms & Conditions
Once your appointment date has been agreed upon and your deposit has been paid, your booking is considered confirmed, and you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to our Terms & Conditions.
Please make sure you read and understand these terms before paying your deposit.
Your statutory consumer rights remain unaffected by this agreement.
1. Deposits
A deposit is required to secure your appointment and will be deducted from the total cost of your tattoo or treatment.
Deposits are generally non-refundable if you cancel or fail to attend your appointment. However, any amount retained will depend on the circumstances and must comply with applicable consumer law.
If we cancel your appointment, we will offer you the option of rescheduling or receiving a refund of any payment due to be returned under applicable law.
Your statutory cancellation and refund rights are not affected by this policy.
2. No Deposit, No Booking
Your appointment is not confirmed until the required deposit has been received.
Please be prepared to pay your deposit when arranging your booking.
3. Choosing Your Appointment Date
Once we offer you an appointment date, you have **24 hours to confirm** that the date is suitable.
If we do not receive confirmation within 24 hours, the date may be released, and no appointment will be secured.
4. How to Pay Your Deposit
Deposits can be paid by bank transfer or in person during your consultation.
Once your appointment date has been agreed upon, payment must be received within **48 hours**, unless we agree otherwise.
If payment is not received within this period, we may cancel the provisional booking and release the appointment date.
5. How Much Is the Deposit?
The deposit depends on the type of booking:
- **Priced tattoos:** 30% of the agreed tattoo price.
- **Half-day tattoo sessions:** £100.
- **Full-day tattoo sessions:** £200.
- **Laser tattoo removal:** £30.
**Example:** If your tattoo costs £100, your deposit will be £30, leaving £70 to pay on the day of your appointment.
Please note that prices and deposit amounts may vary depending on the tattoo artist and the agreed service. Your deposit will be confirmed when you book.
6. Changing or Rescheduling Your Appointment
If you need to change your appointment date, please contact us at least **48 hours before your scheduled appointment**.
You may reschedule your appointment once, provided you give the required notice and we have an alternative date available.
Requests made less than 48 hours before your appointment may result in your deposit being retained to cover reasonable losses arising from the late cancellation or change, where permitted by law.
If you need to reschedule, please contact us as as possible. We will do our best to accommodate you.
This policy does not override any statutory cancellation rights you may have.
7. Tattoo Designs
We do not begin preparing custom tattoo designs until the required deposit has been paid.
Please ensure that you have provided all the necessary information before we begin preparing your design.
8. Providing Your Tattoo Ideas and Details
When making your booking, please provide as much information as possible about the tattoo you would like.
This includes your design ideas, reference images, preferred size, placement, style, colours and any specific details you would like incorporated.
Your design will be based on the information you provide. If you do not mention or show us a particular detail, we cannot guarantee that it will be included.
Any changes to your design should be requested at least 48 hours before your appointment.
Changes requested after this deadline may not be possible. Depending on the extent of the changes, we may need to discuss an alternative design or arrange a new appointment.
9. When Will My Design Be Ready?
Your tattoo design will be prepared in time for your appointment.
Unless your tattoo artist contacts you beforehand to discuss your design or ask additional questions, there is no guarantee that the design will be sent to you in advance.
Please do not worry if you have not received your design before your appointment. It will be ready for you to review and discuss with your artist at the studio.
10. Larger Tattoos and Multi-Session Projects
For larger tattoos requiring multiple sessions, such as half sleeves and full sleeves, designs will be prepared in stages.
Your artist will prepare the design for your next scheduled session rather than providing the complete design for the entire project at once.
This allows the project to develop progressively and gives you and your artist the opportunity to discuss ideas for future sessions.
Please remember to communicate any ideas or changes you would like considered for the next stage.
11. Cover-Up Tattoos
All cover-up tattoos require a consultation before an appointment can be confirmed.
Please send us a clear photograph of your existing tattoo and information about the design you would like to use as a cover-up.
Not every tattoo can be successfully covered with another tattoo. The suitability of a cover-up depends on factors such as the existing tattoo's size, colour, darkness, placement and condition.
In some cases, we may recommend laser tattoo removal or lightening before proceeding with a cover-up.
Our artist will discuss the available options with you during your consultation.
12. Touch-Ups
All touch-ups are chargeable. The fee is £20–£30, depending on the size of the area and the amount of work required.
This fee covers the cost of the materials used and the preparation of the workstation. You will not be charged for your tattoo artist’s time spent carrying out the touch-up.
Please contact us to arrange a touch-up and confirm the applicable fee before your appointment.
Any applicable statutory consumer rights remain unaffected by this policy.
13. Age Requirements and Identification
You must be at least 18 years old to receive a tattoo at our studio.
Valid photographic identification may be requested to verify your age. We reserve the right to refuse a tattoo if we cannot satisfactorily verify that you meet the minimum age requirement.
14. Cancellations and Your Consumer Rights
Our booking and deposit policies apply subject to applicable law.
Depending on how your appointment is booked, you may have statutory cancellation rights, including a 14-day cancellation period for certain contracts made online, over the phone or away from business premises.
Where such rights apply, they take precedence over any conflicting term in this policy.
If you wish to cancel your booking, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can explain the applicable procedure.
PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING
By proceeding with a booking, you confirm that you have had the opportunity to read and understand our Terms & Conditions.
Nothing in these terms is intended to exclude or restrict any rights you have under applicable law.
Thank you for choosing our studio. We appreciate your trust and look forward to working with you!
How to prepare for your appointment at Ink Jar:
1. Always be 5 min before your appointment.
2. When entering the shop you will be asked to sanitize your hands, try NOT to touch anything on the way.
3. You have to wear a face mask, but if you are exempt of wearing one, please do get an NHS exemption card from your GP and bring it with or buy a face shield from ebay.
4. Do NOT bring anyone to your appointment, it’s only you and your tattoo artist/laser technician.
5. Bring food/drinks/sweets with you, so you won’t need to go to the shop during a break.
6. If you have any symptoms of any cold/flu/ect, rebook your appointment (you won’t loose your deposit).
7. If you will come in with a cold/cough/running nose (in general showing symptoms of any kind of cold/flu) you will be asked to leave and you will not get your deposit back.
8. Payments can be made by bank transfer or cash (please bring cash with).
9. Sleep and eat well before you appointment!
Time is precious, yours and ours, so:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE BOOKING
To help us provide the best possible service, please take a moment to read the following information before contacting us about a tattoo.
1. Price Estimates
If you would like an estimated price for your tattoo, please send us clear reference images along with a detailed description of your idea. Include the approximate size, placement on the body, style, and any changes or personal details you would like incorporated into the design.
Please do not send photographs of your body parts alone. Without a clear indication of scale, we cannot accurately estimate the size of the tattoo from these images. If we require any additional information, we will let you know.
2. Tattoo References
We do not copy existing tattoos directly from photographs. We create original designs based on your ideas, preferences and references, while considering what will work best for your tattoo.
3. Respect for Our Pricing
Our prices reflect the time, skill, experience, materials and quality of work involved.
Comparing our prices with those of other artists does not change the value of our work. If our quote is outside your budget or expectations, we completely understand. A simple “Thank you” is all that is needed.
4. Clear Communication
We are artists, not mind readers! We prepare your design based on the information you provide, so please make sure you communicate all your ideas, preferences and specific requirements clearly from the beginning.
If certain details are not mentioned or provided, we cannot guarantee they will be included in the design. Clear communication helps us achieve the best possible result for you.
5. Working Within Your Budget
If you cannot afford to complete your tattoo in one session, please let us know. Where the design and placement allow, we may be able to divide the work into shorter sessions scheduled over time.
We are happy to discuss suitable options with you.
6. Discounts and Special Prices
Please do not ask us for individual discounts or special prices. If we have any promotions or special offers available, we will be happy to let you know.
Our prices are carefully considered to reflect the quality of our work, the time involved and the costs of running a professional studio. We have business expenses to cover, just like any other business.
Thank you for respecting our pricing.
7. Response Times and Personal Time
We are real people with families and personal commitments, and we need time away from work too.
We aim to respond to all enquiries as soon as possible, but please be patient if our reply is not immediate. We will get back to you as soon as we can.
If your enquiry is urgent or time-sensitive, please let us know in your message.
8. Quality, Professional Advice and Your Choice
We take pride in providing high-quality tattoos and professional service. Our recommendations are based on our experience and knowledge, and our priority is to help you achieve the best possible result.
If our advice, artistic approach or prices do not meet your expectations, we completely respect your decision to explore other studios. There are other tattoo artists available, and we want you to choose the artist who is right for you.
We appreciate your understanding, respect and trust in our work.
Thank you for supporting our studio and respecting the time, skill and dedication that go into every tattoo.
Gift vouchers are available all year long
How Do Our Gift Vouchers Work?
Our gift vouchers can be purchased at any time and are valid for 90 days from the date of purchase.
How to use your gift voucher:
Purchase your voucher – Gift vouchers are available to buy at any time.
Book your appointment within 90 days – You must make your booking before your voucher expires. Your actual tattoo appointment can take place after the 90-day validity period, provided the booking was made within those 90 days.
Use your voucher as a deposit – If you choose to use your gift voucher as your booking deposit, the full value of the voucher must be used. Partial use of the voucher as a deposit is not permitted.
Pay the remaining balance – Any outstanding balance for your tattoo must be paid on the day of your appointment, in accordance with our usual booking terms.
Please note: The 90-day validity period applies to making your appointment booking, not to the date of your tattoo session.
If you have any questions or need further clarification, please feel free to contact us. We’ll be happy to help!