service Policies + Restrictions

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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 the full 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

  • A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your appointment and is applied to the service cost.
  • Deposits expire after 180 days and cannot be transferred to another client.

Rescheduling & Cancellations

  • 24+ Hours Notice: Reschedule at least 24 hours before your appointment to transfer your deposit.
  • Within 24 Hours: Deposits will be forfeited unless your time slot is rebooked. If the appointment is filled, the deposit will transfer. If not, a new deposit is required.
  • Same-Day or No-Shows: Canceling, rescheduling on the same day, or failing to show up will result in a 100% service fee, including the   forfeited deposit.

Sickness & Emergencies

  • 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.

Tardiness

  • 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 have concerns about your service, contact us within 48 hours to discuss solutions. Concerns raised after this timeframe may not be eligible for resolution.

Complimentary Consultations

  • Credit card details are required to secure your complimentary consultation. Missed consultations without notice will incur a $50 no-show fee.

Cosmetic Tattoo Touch-Ups

  • Complimentary touch-ups for initial sessions (e.g., Powder Brows, Lip Blushing) must be scheduled within 12 weeks of the original appointment.
  • Canceling or rescheduling touch-ups with less than 48 hours’ notice will forfeit the complimentary session and require a $150 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.

Pay-What-You-Can Flash Tattoos

  • Booking Deposit: A $25 deposit is required and can be added toward the tattoo cost at checkout. Because of the execssive  amount of no-shows our team has had, this allows us to compensate them in someway. 
  • With that said, we've started a Pay It Forward, so that if people want to make them accisbile to anyone.
  • Cancellations: Canceling within 24 hours or no-shows will incur a $50 fee in addition to the deposit.
  • Designs: Tattoos are black ink only, placed on arms or legs, and selected from our themed Flash Sheets—no modifications allowed.

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.

Prohibited Behavior

  • Inappropriate behavior, including insinuations, jokes, gestures, or conversations unrelated to services, is strictly prohibited.
  • Zero Tolerance for Hate Speech: Discriminatory remarks, including racism, homophobia, transphobia, or hateful comments about beliefs or body appearance, will not be tolerated.
  • Consequences: Inappropriate behavior will result in immediate termination of the session, a 100% service fee, and refusal of future services. Authorities may be involved if necessary.

Eligibility Restrictions

To ensure client safety, please review these requirements:

  • Age Limit: No tattoos for individuals under 18 years old.
  • 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.

Payment Methods

  • Accepted: Major credit cards, FSA, and HSA cards (for massage services).
  • Not Accepted: Personal checks, Venmo, or CashApp.