Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 8, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Uprising.Ink ("Platform", "Service", "we", "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using this service.

2. Service Description

Uprising.Ink is an online platform that connects clients with professional tattoo artists. Our services include:

  • Tattoo appointment booking and scheduling
  • Artist discovery and portfolio browsing
  • Consultation booking and payment processing
  • AI-powered tattoo design generation and visualization
  • Calendar integration for appointment management
  • Secure payment processing for deposits and services
  • Communication tools between clients and artists

3. User Accounts

Account Creation

To use certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

Account Types

  • Client Accounts: For booking tattoo appointments and consultations
  • Artist Accounts: For managing appointments, portfolios, and client relationships
  • Admin Accounts: For platform management (by invitation only)

4. Age Requirements

You must be at least 18 years old to use this service. By using Uprising.Ink, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age. Tattoo services are only available to individuals who meet legal age requirements in their jurisdiction.

5. Terms for Clients

Consultation Bookings

  • Consultation fees are set by individual artists and paid directly through the platform
  • Consultation deposits are non-refundable once booked unless cancelled by the artist
  • Consultations are typically 30-60 minutes and conducted in person at the studio
  • You must arrive on time; late arrivals may result in shortened consultation time
  • If you need to cancel, contact your artist as soon as possible through the platform

Tattoo Appointment Bookings

  • A deposit (set by the artist, typically $100+) is required to secure your tattoo appointment
  • Deposits are applied toward your final tattoo session cost
  • Full session pricing is determined by your artist based on size, complexity, placement, and estimated time
  • Final payment is due at the completion of your tattoo session
  • Tip is not included in the quoted price and is at your discretion

Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy

  • 48+ hours notice: Full deposit refund may be available at artist's discretion
  • 24-48 hours notice: Partial deposit refund or credit toward future booking
  • Less than 24 hours or no-show: Deposit is forfeited
  • Rescheduling requests must be submitted through the platform and are subject to artist availability
  • Emergency circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis
  • Multiple cancellations may result in inability to book with the same artist

Client Responsibilities

  • Arrive clean, sober, and well-rested to your appointment
  • Disclose all health conditions, medications, and allergies that may affect the tattoo process
  • Bring valid government-issued ID proving you are 18 years or older
  • Follow all pre-care instructions provided by your artist
  • Communicate openly about pain tolerance, breaks, and comfort during the session
  • Follow aftercare instructions to ensure proper healing

6. Terms for Artists

Artist Platform Fees

  • Platform charges a service fee on all transactions processed through Uprising.Ink
  • Fees are automatically deducted before payouts are transferred to your connected Stripe account
  • You will receive detailed payment reports showing gross earnings, platform fees, and net payouts
  • Fee structure is transparent and provided during artist onboarding

Payment Processing & Payouts

  • You must connect a Stripe account to receive payments
  • Client deposits are held by the platform and released to you after appointment completion
  • Payouts are processed according to your Stripe payout schedule (typically 2-7 business days)
  • You are responsible for all taxes on income earned through the platform
  • Platform will provide necessary tax documentation (e.g., 1099-K forms) as required by law

Setting Your Rates

  • You set your own consultation fees and tattoo deposit amounts
  • Final tattoo session pricing is determined by you and agreed upon with the client
  • Rates should be competitive, fair, and reflect your experience and skill level
  • You may adjust your rates at any time, but existing bookings honor the original quoted price

Artist Responsibilities

  • Maintain professional conduct and communication with all clients
  • Keep your availability calendar accurate and up-to-date
  • Respond to booking requests and client messages within 48 hours
  • Maintain all required licenses, permits, and insurance for tattoo services
  • Follow all health and safety regulations applicable to your jurisdiction
  • Use sterile equipment and follow proper sanitation protocols
  • Provide clear aftercare instructions to every client
  • Honor agreed-upon pricing and appointment times
  • Report any issues or disputes through the platform

Artist Portfolio & Profile

  • You grant us permission to display your portfolio images publicly on the platform
  • All portfolio images must be your original work or used with proper permission
  • Profile information (name, bio, specialty) must be accurate and professional
  • You may not impersonate another artist or misrepresent your credentials
  • We reserve the right to remove inappropriate or misleading content

7. Payment Processing & Financial Terms

Stripe Payment Processing

All payments are processed through Stripe, our secure third-party payment processor. By making or receiving payments, you agree to Stripe's terms of service and privacy policy.

  • We never store your full credit card information on our servers
  • Stripe handles all sensitive payment data according to PCI-DSS standards
  • Payment disputes should be directed to our support team, not directly to Stripe

Accepted Payment Methods

  • Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover)
  • Debit cards with credit card logos
  • Digital wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay) where available

Currency

All prices are displayed and charged in US Dollars (USD) unless otherwise specified.

Refund Policy

  • Consultation fees: Non-refundable except in cases of artist cancellation
  • Tattoo deposits: Refundable only according to the cancellation policy outlined in Section 5
  • Completed work: Tattoo services are final sale once the session is completed
  • Disputed charges: Must be reported within 30 days of the transaction
  • Refunds typically process within 5-10 business days to the original payment method

8. Intellectual Property & Content Ownership

Platform Content & Trademarks

All content on Uprising.Ink, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, interface design, code, and software, is owned by Uprising.Ink or licensed to us and is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or distribute platform content without written permission
  • Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without authorization
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code from our platform

Custom Tattoo Design Ownership

Custom tattoo designs created by artists are considered original artistic works and remain the intellectual property of the creating artist.

Client Rights:

  • You receive a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the design for your personal tattoo
  • You may share photos of your completed tattoo on social media and personal platforms
  • You should credit the artist when sharing tattoo images publicly

Client Restrictions:

  • You may not reproduce the design for commercial purposes
  • You may not sell, license, or distribute the design artwork
  • You may not have another artist copy the exact design without the original artist's permission
  • You may not remove artist watermarks or signatures from design files

Artist Portfolio Rights

Artists retain full ownership and copyright of their portfolio images and completed tattoo photos.

  • Artists may photograph and share completed tattoos for portfolio and marketing purposes
  • Clients consent to having their tattoo photographed for artist portfolio use
  • Clients may request anonymity (no face photos, identifying features blurred)
  • Artists should respect client privacy requests regarding tattoo photography

AI-Generated Design Content

AI-generated tattoo designs created through our platform are provided as inspiration, concept, and reference material only.

  • AI designs are not final tattoo stencils and require artist interpretation
  • Artists will customize AI designs to ensure proper tattooing technique and placement
  • AI-generated images may be used as reference material for your consultation
  • Platform retains the right to use anonymized AI generation data to improve our services
  • You may save and share AI-generated designs created for your personal use

Reference Images Uploaded by Clients

  • You retain ownership of all reference images you upload
  • You warrant that you have the right to upload and share reference images
  • Reference images are visible only to you and your selected artist
  • Do not upload copyrighted images unless you own the rights or have permission
  • Artists may use your reference images as inspiration but will not copy them exactly

9. User Conduct and Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

  • Use the service for any illegal purpose
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users or artists
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Upload malicious code or viruses
  • Scrape or harvest data from the platform
  • Circumvent security features or access restrictions
  • Post offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate content
  • Spam or send unsolicited communications
  • Use the platform to compete with our business

10. Content and File Uploads

When uploading images or content to our platform:

  • You retain ownership of your uploaded content
  • You grant us a license to use, store, and display your content for service purposes
  • You represent that you have rights to any content you upload
  • You agree not to upload illegal, offensive, or copyrighted content
  • We reserve the right to remove content that violates these terms

11. Health and Safety

Important health and safety information:

  • Tattoos are permanent body modifications with inherent risks
  • Disclose all relevant health conditions to your artist
  • Follow all aftercare instructions provided by your artist
  • We are not responsible for health complications arising from tattoos
  • Consult a healthcare professional if you have concerns about getting tattooed
  • Artists operate independently and are responsible for their own safety practices

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • We provide the platform "as is" without warranties of any kind
  • We are not liable for the quality, safety, or legality of services provided by artists
  • We are not responsible for disputes between clients and artists
  • Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid for the service
  • We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Uprising.Ink, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the service, violation of these terms, or violation of any rights of another party.

14. Dispute Resolution

Client-Artist Disputes

We strongly encourage clients and artists to communicate openly and resolve disputes directly through professional dialogue.

Platform Assistance:

  • We may provide mediation assistance for booking or payment disputes
  • Platform support can review messages and appointment records
  • We are not obligated to mediate disputes but will make reasonable efforts to help
  • Final tattoo quality disputes are between client and artist - we cannot judge artistic outcomes

Binding Arbitration

Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of Uprising.Ink shall be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except where prohibited by law.

  • Arbitration will be conducted by a neutral arbitrator
  • Arbitration is more informal, faster, and less expensive than a lawsuit
  • The arbitrator's decision is binding and may be entered as a judgment in court
  • You waive your right to a jury trial
  • Class action lawsuits are not permitted - disputes must be filed individually

Exceptions to Arbitration

Either party may seek relief in small claims court for disputes within that court's jurisdiction.

Governing Law & Venue

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any legal action related to these terms (where arbitration does not apply) must be brought in state or federal courts located in Clark County, Nevada.

15. Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that:

  • Violate these terms of service
  • Engage in fraudulent activity
  • Harm the platform or other users
  • Remain inactive for extended periods

You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings. Upon termination, certain data may be retained as required by law or legitimate business purposes.

16. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or platform notification. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

17. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

18. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Legal & Terms Questions: legal@uprising.ink
Business Inquiries: bronz@uprising.ink
Support: support@uprising.ink

Mailing Address:
Uprising Ink Tattoo Studio LLC
1631 E Sunset Rd c103
Las Vegas, NV 89119
United States

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 2-3 business days. For urgent support matters, please indicate "URGENT" in your email subject line.