Under 18 piercing REQUIREMENTs

• IBTC will only pierce EARS on those under 18. No other body piercing is permitted unless over 18

• IBTC only pierces ears for those in Kindergarten or older. Your child must also agree to BE pierced. We pierce with CONSENT. What does that mean? We will not hold a child down a pierce them. If they get one ear pierced and decide, it’s too scary for the second, we will not force Any piercings. We respect them.

• FOR THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN: We need YOUR valid ID. We will not pierce without it.

• FOR THE MINOR GETTING PIERCED: A birth certificate is required to prove both theMINOR’Ss age and the relationship to the parent/guardian. (If their names differ or to verify guardianship)

• If the minor has their own GOVERNMENT-ISSUED ID (school ID, state ID, passport), it may be accepted as ID if the matched the PARENT'S name or address.

• If the accompanying adult is not the birth parent, then guardianship documents like adoption papers or power of attorney are required.

Laws for piercing 18+

• 18+ Must present a valid GOVERNMENT-ISSUED photo ID before appointment. (DRIVERS’ license, state issued ID card, passport. We do not accept PHOTOS of your ID)

• YOU MAY NOT BE PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING AT THE TIME OF YOUR PIERCING.

Before your tattoo appointment

• Must be 18+ to get a tattoo at In Bloom Tattoo Collective.

• Must present a valid GOVERNMENT-ISSUED photo ID before appointment. (DRIVERS’ license, state issued ID card, passport. We do not accept PHOTOS of your ID)

• May not be pregnant at the time of service.

• Do not come to your appointment if you are feeling unwell.

• Do not come to get a tattoo if you are SUNBURNED or in a state of healing in the area you want a tattoo.

• No alcohol or caffeine for 24 hours leading up to your service.

• Make arrangements for your children. A tattoo shop is not a place for children.

• A non-refundable retainer fee is required to book all appointments.

• We ask for 72 hours’ notice of rescheduling or canceling appointments. Failure to do so results in loss of retainer fee.

• Each artist accepted different forms of payment. Talk to your artist to be sure you are prepared for payment.

During your appointment

• Please arrive 15 minutes early for your appointment to find parking (street parking on Liberty or Parking Garage on Adams)

• Bring your current ID (driver’s license, passport, military) for proof of age. We must have a physical copy that is not expired per Illinois law.

• Be respectful to the other patrons and ARTISTS.

• No Alcohol or drug use during your session.

• Payment is due at the end of your service.

AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT

• Always follow your individual ARTIST’S aftercare. Each artist follows a slightly different aftercare regimen for your specific service. Failure to follow aftercare could result in less than desired HEALING results.

• Please consider tagging our studio and artist in your photos so we can repost! Google and Yelp reviews are rad too!

• If you have questions concerning your healing journey or healed results, please contact us, and we will be happy to help IN ANY WAY we are able.

Independent Artist Disclosure & Liability Notice

In Bloom Tattoo Collective is a shared studio environment that provides workspace to independently owned and operated tattoo artists, cosmetic tattoo artists, and piercers.

All artists working within In Bloom Tattoo Collective are independent contractors and operate their own separate businesses. They are not employees, partners, or agents of In Bloom Tattoo Collective or FullerBrows LLC.

Independent Contractor Status

Each artist maintains full and exclusive control over their professional services, including but not limited to:

• Consultation and client approval

• Design and application of tattoo or cosmetic procedures

• Pricing and payment processing

• Scheduling and cancellations

• Aftercare instructions

• Sterilization procedures and safety practices

• Professional licensing and certifications

Clients enter into a direct service agreement with the individual artist they select.

Responsibility for Services

All tattoo, cosmetic tattoo, piercing, and related services are performed solely by the independent artist chosen by the client.

The individual artist is responsible for:

• The quality, outcome, and longevity of the work

• Touch-ups, corrections, or modifications

• Allergic reactions or medical complications

• Client satisfaction

• Any disputes arising from services rendered

In Bloom Tattoo Collective and FullerBrows LLC do not supervise, direct, or control the manner in which independent artists perform their services.

Limitation of Liability

By booking or receiving services within In Bloom Tattoo Collective, clients acknowledge and agree that:

• They are contracting directly with an independent professional.

• In Bloom Tattoo Collective and FullerBrows LLC act solely as providing studio space.

• In Bloom Tattoo Collective and FullerBrows LLC are not liable for the acts, omissions, negligence, or conduct of any independent contractor operating within the studio.

• Any claims, concerns, refunds, or disputes must be addressed directly with the individual artist who performed the service.

Regulatory Compliance

Each independent artist is individually responsible for complying with all applicable Illinois Department of Public Health regulations, local health department requirements, bloodborne pathogen standards, and professional licensing requirements related to their services.