Terms and Conditions - Aya Creations Tattoo Studio
1. Appointment and Missed Appointments:
- Appointments can be made via our online booking system, in-person, or over the phone.
- Aya Creations reserves the right to cancel or reschedule appointments with reasonable notice.
- Missed appointments will only be held on record for one year. After this period, clients are required to book a new appointment.
2. Payments:
- A non-refundable deposit of 60% of the total tattoo cost is required to secure your appointment.
- The remaining balance is due on the day of the appointment.
- Payments can be made in cash, credit/debit cards, or through direct debit.
- Direct debit payments are facilitated through our secure system, Inkvest.
3. Cancellations and Refunds:
- Deposits are non-refundable.
- Cancellations made at least 48 hours before the scheduled appointment can be rescheduled, and the deposit will be transferred.
- Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the scheduled appointment will result in the forfeiture of the deposit.
4. Hygiene and Safety:
- Aya Creations adheres to the highest hygiene standards as prescribed by the health authorities in South Africa.
- All equipment is sterilized and single-use items are disposed of responsibly.
- Clients are required to follow aftercare instructions provided by the artist to ensure proper healing.
5. Design Approval:
- Clients are encouraged to thoroughly review and approve the final design before the tattooing process begins.
- Any changes to the design on the day of the appointment may result in additional charges.
6. Intellectual Property:
- All tattoo designs created by Aya Creations artists are the intellectual property of Aya Creations.
- Replication of Aya Creations' designs without explicit written consent is strictly prohibited.
7. Liability:
- Aya Creations and its artists are not responsible for any allergic reactions, infections, or complications arising after the completion of the tattoo.
- Clients must disclose any pre-existing medical conditions or concerns that may affect the tattooing process.
8. Legal Jurisdiction:
- These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of South Africa.
- Any disputes will be subject to resolution through mediation or arbitration, with legal proceedings to take place in the jurisdiction of Aya Creations' primary location.
9. Inkvest Direct Debit:
- Clients opting for direct debit payments must sign an authorization form.
- Payments will be deducted automatically on agreed-upon dates through the secure Inkvest system.
- Clients are responsible for ensuring sufficient funds are available on the designated debit dates.
By engaging with Aya Creations Tattoo Studio, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these terms and conditions. Aya Creations reserves the right to update these terms and conditions as necessary.