Terms of Service & EULA
Effective Date: January 1, 2026 • Last Updated: November 2026
These Terms of Service and End-User License Agreement (“Terms” or “EULA”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Tattoo Unite, Inc. (“Tattoo Unite,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) governing your access to and use of the Tattoo Unite mobile application and website (https://tattoounite.ink).
1. Eligibility & Age Requirement
You must be at least 18 years old to create an account, browse as a registered user, or book a tattoo session on Tattoo Unite. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract. Tattoo artists may additionally require valid government-issued photo identification at the time of your in-person appointment.
2. Platform Role & Marketplace Disclaimer
Tattoo Unite is a software platform connecting independent tattoo artists with clients. Tattoo Unite is not a tattoo shop, does not employ tattoo artists, and is not liable for the physical tattoo procedure, studio sterilization/hygiene, aftercare complications, allergic reactions, or artistic outcomes. All tattoo services are performed by independent artists who are solely responsible for maintaining required local health department licenses, bloodborne pathogen certifications, sterilization standards, and client consent forms.
3. Booking Deposits, Fees & Payments
- Artist-Set Deposit AmountsWhen an artist approves a booking request, they set the required deposit amount to secure your appointment date and custom design preparation.
- Service & Processing FeesClients pay the deposit amount plus a service/processing fee ($5.00 Tattoo Unite platform fee + applicable Stripe payment processing fee) securely via Stripe.
- Payout Routing & Cancellation PoliciesThe deposit is routed to the artist's connected Stripe account via Stripe Connect. Cancellation, rescheduling, no-show, and deposit forfeiture policies are governed by the terms agreed upon with the artist at the time of booking.
4. User-Generated Content (UGC) & Zero-Tolerance Policy
Users may upload portfolio photos, tattoo reference images, bios, and chat messages (“User-Generated Content”). By uploading content, you grant Tattoo Unite a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host and display that content within the platform for the purpose of providing our services.
Zero-Tolerance Policy & Moderation (Apple Guideline 1.2 Compliance)
- Tattoo Unite maintains a zero-tolerance policy for objectionable, abusive, harassing, hateful, sexually explicit, non-consensual, illegal, or copyright-infringing content.
- Users can Report and Block abusive users directly in the app (via the Artist Profile or Chat Header).
- Tattoo Unite reviews all moderation reports and removes objectionable content and/or terminates offending accounts within 24 hours.
5. Account Suspension, Termination & Self-Service Deletion
We reserve the right to suspend or permanently terminate any account that violates these Terms, engages in fraudulent payment activity, or abuses other community members. You may permanently delete your account at any time inside the mobile app under Settings → Privacy & Security → Delete Account or by emailing info@tattoounite.ink.
6. Limitation of Liability & Governing Law
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Tattoo Unite, Inc. and its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates provide the platform “AS IS” without warranties of any kind and shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any physical injury, infection, dissatisfaction, or financial dispute arising out of any tattoo session booked through the platform. These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.