Terms of Service

1) Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree, do not use the website.

Minimum age: You must be at least 16 years old to use this website. Booking and tattoo services may be subject to additional age and ID requirements under applicable laws and studio policy.

2) Description of Services

Northern Ink Atelier Ltd operates a tattoo studio in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This website provides information about our artists, styles, and services, and it allows visitors to request consultations or contact the studio.

The website does not provide medical advice. Any content related to preparation or aftercare is informational only and is not a substitute for professional healthcare guidance.

3) User Obligations

You agree to use the website lawfully and respectfully. You must not:

• Use the site for illegal activity or to violate the rights of others.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site, servers, or related systems.
• Scrape, harvest, or collect data from the website using automated means without our written permission.
• Impersonate any person or misrepresent your identity when contacting us.
• Submit spam, abusive messages, or content that is hateful, discriminatory, or threatening.

4) Intellectual Property

Unless stated otherwise, all content on this website, including text, layout, graphics, logos, and artwork shown in our gallery, is owned by Northern Ink Atelier Ltd or used with permission.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and view the site for personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without prior written consent.

5) Disclaimers

This website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

Information on the site may change over time and may not reflect real-time availability. Pricing shown is for general guidance and may vary based on size, placement, complexity, and session time. Final estimates are provided in CAD after consultation.

6) Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Northern Ink Atelier Ltd will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the website.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, our total direct liability for any claim arising from the website will not exceed CAD $100.

7) Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Northern Ink Atelier Ltd and its directors, employees, contractors, and artists from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your misuse of the website, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any rights of another person.

8) Third-Party Links

This website may reference third-party services in our legal disclosures. We are not responsible for third-party websites, their content, or their privacy practices. Accessing third-party resources is at your own risk.

9) Privacy

Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data and how cookie preferences work.

10) Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable in British Columbia, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Subject to the Dispute Resolution section below, you agree that any legal action or proceeding will be brought in the courts located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

11) Dispute Resolution

Before starting a formal claim, you agree to contact us first and attempt to resolve the issue informally by emailing [email protected]. We will make a good-faith effort to respond within a reasonable time.

If informal resolution is not successful, disputes will be resolved in the courts of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, unless a mandatory consumer protection rule requires a different venue.

12) Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the website if we believe you have violated these Terms, attempted to interfere with site security, or used the site in a way that could harm other users or the studio.

13) Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If changes are material, we will provide notice on the homepage at least 14 days before the updated Terms take effect. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision.

14) Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, contact: