{"id":2895,"date":"2025-03-11T13:02:53","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T17:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curiosityink.tattoo\/?page_id=2895"},"modified":"2026-07-08T12:17:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T16:17:16","slug":"scheduling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/curiosityink.tattoo\/scheduling\/","title":{"rendered":"Policies and Standards"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2895\" class=\"elementor elementor-2895\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1c6bae3 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1c6bae3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b01fba4\" data-id=\"b01fba4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4c9b22 policsche elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"c4c9b22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><style>\n.policies-container {\n  max-width: 800px;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;\n  color: #333;\n  background-color: #fff;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\n}\n\n.policies-header {\n  background-color: #000;\n  color: #fff;\n  padding: 30px;\n  text-align: center;\n  position: relative;\n}\n\n.policies-logo {\n  max-width: 200px;\n  margin-bottom: 20px;\n}\n\n.policies-title {\n  font-size: 30px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  margin: 0;\n  letter-spacing: 2px;\n}\n\n.policies-subtitle {\n  font-size: 16px;\n  font-weight: 300;\n  margin-top: 10px;\n  opacity: 0.8;\n}\n\n.policies-content {\n  padding: 30px;\n}\n\n.policy-section {\n  margin-bottom: 25px;\n  padding-bottom: 25px;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;\n  animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease-in-out;\n  transition: transform 0.3s ease;\n}\n\n.policy-section:hover {\n  transform: translateX(10px);\n}\n\n.policy-section:last-child {\n  border-bottom: none;\n}\n\n.policy-title {\n  font-size: 20px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  color: #000;\n  margin-bottom: 15px;\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n}\n\n.policy-title:before {\n  content: \"\";\n  display: inline-block;\n  width: 15px;\n  height: 15px;\n  background-color: #000;\n  margin-right: 10px;\n  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 50%, 50% 100%, 0% 50%);\n}\n\n.policy-content {\n  font-size: 16px;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n}\n\n.highlight {\n  font-weight: 700;\n  color: #000;\n  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 60%, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 40%);\n  padding: 0 3px;\n}\n\n.important-note {\n  background-color: #f8f8f8;\n  border-left: 4px solid #000;\n  padding: 15px;\n  margin: 15px 0;\n  font-size: 14px;\n}\n\n.footer-notes {\n  font-size: 13px;\n  margin-top: 20px;\n  color: #666;\n}\n\n@keyframes fadeIn {\n  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }\n  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .policies-title {\n    font-size: 24px;\n  }\n  \n  .policy-title {\n    font-size: 18px;\n  }\n  \n  .policy-content {\n    font-size: 14px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"policies-container\">\n  <div class=\"policies-header\">\n    <h1 class=\"policies-title\">POLICIES AND STANDARDS<\/h1>\n    <p class=\"policies-subtitle\">Reviewed and Updated 2026<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"policies-content\">\n    <div class=\"policy-section\">\n      <h2 class=\"policy-title\">ABOUT OUR POLICIES<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"policy-content\">\n        <p>The following are the standard policies in place for Curiosity Ink in regards to managing clients for scheduling. Some exceptions and limitations apply.<\/p>\n        <p>Deposits are made to secure a client's scheduled time and to go towards payment of developing designs. Each artist determines their own rates* and schedules as their individual availability permits; some appointments may take place outside Curiosity Ink's regular posted business hours.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"policy-section\">\n      <h2 class=\"policy-title\">CONSULTS<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"policy-content\">\n        <p>Consults are <span class=\"highlight\">free<\/span>, and generally preferred prior to scheduling a procedure appointment. Consults do not insinuate scheduling a procedure, which must be done separately.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"important-note\">\n          In the case of cover-ups for existing tattoos or scars, an in-person consult is required.\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"policy-section\">\n      <h2 class=\"policy-title\">MINORS<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"policy-content\">\n        <p><span class=\"highlight\">We typically do not tattoo any individuals under the age of 18 years.<\/span> If an exception is made, it is at the discretion of the artist, and only under the signing and supervision of the minor's parent or legal guardian, with proper documents (birth certificate and photo ID), as per state law.<\/p>\n            <p>Any visiting minor under the age of 14 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult that is not undergoing a procedure for the duration of their visit. Disruptive visitors may be asked to leave.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"policy-section\">\n      <h2 class=\"policy-title\">DEPOSITS<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"policy-content\">\n        <p>All procedure bookings require a minimum <span class=\"highlight\">$50 deposit<\/span> this is subtracted from the total cost of the tattoo. <span class=\"highlight\">Deposits are non-refundable<\/span>, with the exception of cancellation on behalf of the artist.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"policy-section\">\n      <h2 class=\"policy-title\">CANCELLATION<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"policy-content\">\n        <p>Cancellations must be made <span class=\"highlight\">48 hours or more before<\/span> the appointment. In the case of a client's timely cancellation or reschedule - or a cancellation on behalf of the artist - there is no penalty and your deposit can be forwarded to a future appointment.<\/p>\n        <p>No-Call No-Shows (NCNS) or cancellations under the 48hr limit on behalf of the clients is a forfeiture of the ($50 or more**) deposit -- rescheduling under these circumstances would require a new deposit.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"important-note\">\n          If a client is more than 15 minutes late to an appointment without notice they may lose their booking.\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"policy-section\">\n      <h2 class=\"policy-title\">LIMITATIONS<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"policy-content\">\n        <p>In order to cultivate a safe and equitable working environment, all designs and subsequent tattoo procedures are at the discretion of the individual artists. A list of our specific accommodations may be produced upon request. <span class=\"highlight\">We reserve the right to refuse service to any clients<\/span>, either prospective or established.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"policy-section\">\n      <h2 class=\"policy-title\">RELEASE<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"policy-content\">\n        <p>Any combination of <span class=\"highlight\">three (3) NCNS or late-notice cancellations will result in release as a client<\/span> from our roster. This may be negotiable at the discretion of the artist or business owner.<\/p>\n            <p>We do not tolerate threats, hate speech, and aggressive or disruptive behavior that damages the comfort and safety of our clients and staff.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"policy-section\">\n          <h2 class=\"policy-title\">ARTISTIC INTEGRITY AND COPYRIGHT<\/h2>\n          <div class=\"policy-content\">\n            <p>We prefer to create original, commissioned work, and may refuse copying any work outside the scope of Fair Use or Public Domain. All rights to original art is retained by the artist. Public display of tattooed work and personal use of the commissioned imagery by clients is allowed, but any commercial or monetized use can only be done with the express permission of the artist.<\/p>\n            <p><span class=\"highlight\">We do not allow our original artwork to be uploaded or otherwise manipulated by any algorithmic AI programs without our prior knowledge and\/or consent.<\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <div class=\"policy-section\">\n      <h2 class=\"policy-title\">REFERRAL<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"policy-content\">\n        <p>In the event that we are unable to perform a tattoo procedure due to a conflict in policy, skill, or other limitations, we are typically able to, and prefer, to refer to a list of other studios that may be accommodating.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"footer-notes\">\n      <p>*RATES MAY BE SUBJECT TO A MINIMUM AMOUNT TO COVER THE COST OF SETUP.<\/p>\n      <p>**DEPOSIT FORFEITURE HAS AN UPPER LIMIT; A DEPOSIT AMOUNT HIGHER THAN $50 MAY BE HELD TO RECOUP THE COST OF LOST TIME, BUT WILL NOT EXCEED 25% OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT LEFT AFTER THE $50 FORFEITURE. 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