By booking an appointment at Inkvictus Studios, you’re letting us know you’ve read, understood, and agreed to all of our Policies and Restrictions. This includes paying 50% of the service cost at booking and taking responsibility for any fees* that might pop up if our policies aren’t followed.
We promise, our policies aren’t here to make your life harder. They’re all about keeping things running smoothly and making sure everyone—both you and our team—is taken care of. These guidelines also help us protect our artists’ time and effort, ensuring they’re fairly compensated if things don’t go as planned.
Thanks for understanding that these fees are non-negotiable—we appreciate you!
*for a policy non-compliance fee breakdown, click here.
Deposits
Refunds
Complimentary Consultations
Complimentary Touch-Ups
Prior Tattoo Work
These are designed to make art more accessible—no deposit required, no minimum price. These are walk-in only and offered during specific Flash Days announced on our social media.
How it works:
Guests
Respectful Conduct & Prohibited Behavior
To ensure client safety, please review these requirements:
- A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your appointment and is applied to the service cost.
- Deposits secure time with the studio—not a specific artist—and are used to prepare for your visit in advance.
- If your original artist becomes unavailable or if a change is needed, your deposit will remain on your account and can be used toward any rescheduled service at Inkvictus.
- 24+ Hours Notice: Reschedule at least 24 hours before your appointment to transfer your deposit.
- Within 24 Hours: Deposits will be forfeited.
- No-Shows: Failing to show up will result in a 100% service fee, including the forfeited deposit. $50 Fee for Complimentary Touch-ups, Consultations, or PWYC flashies.
- If you are ill or experience an emergency, notify us within 24 hours of your appointment. Failure to provide notice may result in forfeiture of your deposit.
- Arriving more than 15 minutes late may result in a shortened session or cancellation. Canceled appointments due to tardiness will incur a 50% service fee.
Refunds
- Refunds are not provided for deposits, cancellations, or completed services.
- If you are unhappy with your service, contact us within 48 hours so we can explore options. While we care deeply about your experience, refunds are not a resolution we offer.
Complimentary Consultations
- Credit card details are required to secure your complimentary consultation. Missed consultations without notice will incur a $50 no-show fee.
Complimentary Touch-Ups
- Complimentary touch-ups after initial sessions must be scheduled within 12 weeks of the original appointment.
- Canceling or rescheduling touch-ups with less than 24 hours’ notice will forfeit the complimentary session and require a $50 rebooking fee.
Prior Tattoo Work
- Assessment: All prior tattoo work is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. An in-person consultation is required to determine if corrections or enhancements are possible.
- Recommendations: If your previous tattoo is excessively dark, discolored, or misshapen, we recommend tattoo removal before booking. We highly recommend Renewal Tattoo Removal in Briar Creek for assistance.
- Consultation Requirement: Services for prior tattoo work will not proceed without a completed consultation. Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of your deposit and the need to rebook with a new deposit.
These are designed to make art more accessible—no deposit required, no minimum price. These are walk-in only and offered during specific Flash Days announced on our social media.
How it works:
- All designs are pre-drawn and available from our themed flash sheets—no modifications.
- Tattoos are black ink only and placed on arms or legs.
- Availability is first-come, first-served.
- Walk-ins only; no appointments or holds.
- We created this offering to open the door for more people to access quality work without the pressure of cost. If you'd like to contribute to our Pay It Forward pool (which helps cover time for those who can’t pay), just let us know at checkout.
Guests
- Guests aged 14 or older are welcome to wait in the reception area but are not permitted in service areas for safety and legal reasons.
Respectful Conduct & Prohibited Behavior
- All interactions—online, by phone, and in person—must remain respectful. Harassment, aggression, dishonesty, inappropriate jokes, gestures, or off-topic comments are not tolerated.
- We also have zero tolerance for hate speech or discrimination of any kind.
- Violations will result in immediate appointment termination, forfeiture of your deposit, and loss of future booking privileges. Authorities may be contacted if necessary.
To ensure client safety, please review these requirements:
- Age Limit: Tattoos and facial/body piercings are only available for clients 18 and older. Earlobe piercings are available for ages 8+ with a parent or guardian present.
- Pregnancy/Nursing: Tattoos or Piercings are not performed on pregnant or nursing clients.
- Medical Conditions: Clients with autoimmune diseases, diabetes, or heart conditions must provide a doctor’s note.
- Medications: Avoid blood-thinning medications for 72 hours before any tattooing or piercing appointments. Consult your doctor before stopping any medication.
- Cosmetic Restrictions: Clients using Accutane (within a year), lash serums (within 3 months), or those who recently had Botox or laser treatments (within 6 weeks) are not eligible for Cosmetic Tattooing Appointments.
- Keloids/Scars: Clients with a history of keloids or hypertrophic scars may not be ideal candidates for Tattoos or Piercings.
- Accepted: Major credit cards and cash.
- Not Accepted: Personal checks, Venmo, or CashApp.
- Credit Card Processing Fee: Please note, a processing fee of up to 3% will be added to all credit card transactions. This helps cover the cost of accepting card payments and ensures we can continue offering flexible payment options.
