Tattoo consent form template

What's in this tattoo consent form

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1. 1. The parties. This consent form is between [Client name], born [Client date of birth] (the Client), and [Artist name] of [Studio name] (the Artist), for a tattoo on [Appointment date].
2. 2. The tattoo. The Client asks the Artist to tattoo the following design: [Design], placed on the [Placement]. The Client has checked the final design, size, placement and any spelling, and approves them.
3. 3. Age and identity. The Client confirms they are 18 or over and has shown valid photo identification. The Studio will follow any minimum age rules that apply where it operates.
4. 4. Health declarations. The Client confirms they have told the Artist, before the tattoo starts, about any of the following that apply: allergies, including to latex, inks, metals, soaps or ointments; skin conditions, moles, scars or broken skin at or near the area; conditions that affect healing, bleeding or the immune system; medication that thins the blood or affects the skin; pregnancy or breastfeeding; a history of fainting or seizures; and any other health matter that could affect the tattoo or their safety. If unsure whether it is safe to be tattooed, the Client will ask a doctor first.
5. 5. Condition on the day. The Client confirms they are not under the influence of alcohol or drugs, have eaten, and are not unwell. The Artist may refuse or stop the tattoo if they believe it is unsafe to continue.
6. 6. Risks. The Client understands that tattooing breaks the skin and carries risks, including infection, allergic reaction, swelling, scarring, raised skin, and ink spreading under the skin. Colours may heal differently and fade over time, and results vary between skin types. The Artist will use sterile, single-use needles and follow the hygiene rules that apply to the Studio.
7. 7. Permanence. The Client understands that a tattoo is permanent. Removal or cover-up can be expensive, painful and may not fully succeed.
8. 8. Aftercare. The Client has received written aftercare instructions and agrees to follow them. Healing depends partly on aftercare, and the Artist is not responsible for problems caused by not following it. The Client will contact the Artist, and a doctor if needed, if there are signs of infection.
9. 9. Touch-ups. One free touch-up session within three months is included if needed because of normal healing. Touch-ups needed because aftercare was not followed may be charged.
10. 10. Price and deposit. The price is [Price and deposit]. The deposit secures the appointment and is not refundable if the Client cancels with less than 48 hours' notice or does not attend.
11. 11. Photographs. The Artist may photograph the finished tattoo for the Studio's portfolio and social media, without showing the Client's face, unless the Client says no before the session.
12. 12. Liability. The Client releases the Artist and Studio from claims for the normal risks described above. This does not limit liability for injury caused by the Artist's or Studio's negligence, or anything else the law does not allow to be limited.
13. 13. Records. The Studio will keep this form and the Client's details securely for as long as local rules require, and use them only for its records and the Client's care.
14. 14. Governing law. This agreement is governed by the laws of [Governing law], and the courts of that place may hear any dispute about it.
15. 15. Client confirmation. By signing, the Client confirms they have read and understood this form, that their answers are true, and that they consent to the tattoo.
16. Signed by: the Client, the Artist, each with a signature, printed name and date.