
Policies
Policies & Information regarding booking with me
I am a tattoo artist at Black Lantern Tattoo located in Campbell, CA 95008
You must be 18 years or older at the time of the appointment to book with me
I have the right to refuse service to anyone for any circumstances/reason
Payment
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Current hourly rate is $180/hour with a $250 minimum
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Minimum means that all tattoo sessions start at $250 and will go up in cost depending how long the session takes
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Payment of the total cost of the tattoo is CASH only and must be paid in full on the date of the appointment
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I am not accepting trades for services at this time
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It is the responsibility of the client to grab cash before the appointment, and to come prepared
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Flash designs and custom work are both priced at the same hourly rate
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Full day flat rate of $900/session is set for large (8+ inches) & extra large (sleeves, back, etc) scale projects. This covers 5+ hours of tattooing per session
Deposit
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I require a non-refundable $100 deposit that goes towards the total cost of the tattoo
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If you are booking an appointment for multiple people, I require a non-refundable deposit of $100/person
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The initial deposit is good for one appointment reschedule
Appointment
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I typically schedule appointments on Wednesdays - Saturdays at noon and 4:30 pm PST
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Full day sessions always start at noon
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Partial day appointments are booked for 4 hours
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This gives time to do paperwork, discuss the design, do the tattoo, and go over aftercare
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Please show up on time
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Do not be more than 15 minutes early or 15 minutes late
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Being more than 15 minutes will result in the cancelation of the appointment
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If you are running late, please contact me or the shop
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Rescheduling
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If you need to reschedule my appointment, you must give at least 48 hours notice, or the deposit will be not be transferred over to a new appointment time
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The initial deposit is good for ONE appointment reschedule. Each additional appointment reschedule will forfeit the first deposit, and you will be required to send a new non-refundable deposit to secure the appointment
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If you are sick or have been around someone who is contagious, please reschedule asap
Canceling / No-Show
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Any cancelation or no-show to the appointment will result in the forfeit of the deposit
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I understand life happens. Please at least contact me even if it is last minute and we can work something out
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Being more than 15 minutes late to the appointment that it will count as a cancelation or no-show.
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The deposit is non-refundable. No exceptions will be made
Medical History/Changes
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If you have a medical condition that means you are immunocompromised I required a doctor's note to be tattooed per county regulations.
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Update me with any changes in your medical history so that you can be safely tattooed
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This includes changes in medication (blood thinners, antibiotics, etc), recent/upcoming surgeries, pregnancy/breastfeeding, etc.
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I do not tattoo anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding due to the risk of infection and safety of the infant
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Any medical changes may result in the rescheduling of the appointment due to safety precautions
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If you are unsure if you can be tattooed, contact your physician
Custom Work
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I do not tattoo any symbolism/imagery/words from hateful groups
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I do not tattoo names or dates unless in used in a memorial design
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I do offer in-person consultations
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I do not offer advance viewing of custom designs
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Custom designs are drawn the day of the appointment
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Any necessary changes to a custom design can be discussed at the beginning of the appointment
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More info about custom work found in FAQs or feel free to contact me
Blacklist
I try my best to be accommodating to all clients. However I run a business and must enforce policies which may result
in the termination of our artist/client relationship
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Canceling more than twice in a year
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Anyone who no-shows without explanation
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Inappropriate behavior at the shop
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Being disruptive to other artists/clients
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Leaving trash and biohazard in the lobby area
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Disrespectful guests
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Poor history with other artists at Black Lantern
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Harassment through social media/email
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Consistent improper aftercare
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Blaming the artist for needing to reschedule/cancel due to acts of god or outside reasons (car accident, illness, weather, family emergency, etc)
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Not paying full amount or haggling price
You must be 18 years or older at the time of the appointment to book with me
I have the right to refuse service to anyone for any circumstances/reason