Consent Form

I have been fully informed of the inherent risks of getting a tattoo, including but not limited to infection, scarring, challenges in detecting melanoma, and allergic reactions to tattoo pigment, latex gloves, or soap. Understanding these known and unknown risks, I choose to proceed with the tattoo procedure and freely accept and assume all potential risks that may arise from tattooing.*

I WAIVE AND RELEASE to the fullest extent permitted by law any person of the Tattoo Studio from all liability whatsoever, including but not limited to, any and all claims or causes of action that I, my estate, heirs, executors, or assigns may have for personal injury or otherwise, including and direct and/or consequential damages, which result or arise from the application of my tattoo, whether caused by the negligence or fault of either the Tattoo Studio, or otherwise.*

The Tattoo Studio has given me the full opportunity to ask any question about the procedure and application of the tattoo and all of my questions, if any, have been answered to my total satisfaction.*

The Tattoo Studio has given me instructions on the care of my tattoo while it's healing. I understand and will follow them. I acknowledge that it is possible that the tattoo can become infected, particularly if I do not follow the instructions given to me. If any touch up work to the tattoo is needed due to my own negligence, I agree that the work will be done at my own expense.*

I am not under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and I am voluntarily submitting to be tattooed by the Tattoo Studio without duress or coercion.*

I do not suffer from diabetes, epilepsy, hemophilia, heart conditions, or take blood-thinning medication. I have no other medical or skin conditions that could interfere with the tattoo procedure, application, or healing. I am not pregnant, nursing, or mentally impaired. If I've had an organ or bone marrow transplant, I have taken the prescribed preventative antibiotics required by my doctor before any invasive procedure, such as tattooing or piercing.*

The Tattoo Studio is not responsible for the meaning or spelling of the symbol or text that I have provided to them or chosen from the flash (design) sheets.*

Variations in color and design may exist between the tattoo art I have selected and the actual tattoo when it is applied to my body. I also understand that over time the colors and the clarity of my tattoo will fade due to unprotected exposure to the sun and the naturally occurring dispersion of pigment under the skin.

A tattoo is a permanent change to my appearance and can only be removed by laser or surgical means, which can be disfiguring and/or costly and which in all likelihoood will not result in the restoration of my skin to its exact appearance before getting tattooed.*

I release any right to any photographs taken of me and the tattoo and give consent in advance to their reproduction in print or electronic form. (For assurance, if you do not initial this provision, please inform the Tattoo Studio NOT to take any pictures of you and your completed tattoo).

I agree that the Tattoo Studio has a NO REFUND policy on tattoos and/or retail sales and I will not ask for a refund for any reason whatsoever.*

I agree to reimburse the Tattoo Studio of any attorneys' fees and costs incurred in any legal action I bring against the Tattoo Studio and in which either the Artist or the Tattoo Studio is the prevailing party. I agree that the courts located in the County of Union within the state of North Carolina shall have jurisdiction and venue over me and shall have exclusive jurisdiction for the purposes of litigating any dispute arising out of or related to this agreement.*

I acknowledge that I have been given adequate opportunity to read and understand this document, that it was not presented to me at the last minute and grasp that I am signing a legal contract waiving certain rights to recover damages against the Tattoo Studio.*

If any provision, section, subsection, clause or phrase of this release is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that portion shall be severed from this contract. The remainder of this contract will then be construed as though the unenforceable portion had never been contained in this document. *

I hereby declare that I am of legal age (and have provided valid proof of age and identification) and am competent to sign this Agreement.*

I have read the agreement, I understand it, and I agree to be bound by it.*