Last Updated: July 28, 2026
Welcome to Proper Tattoo ("Proper Tattoo," "Proper," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of www.proper-tattoo.com, including any purchases made through our website.
By accessing or using our website or purchasing products from Proper Tattoo, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.
1. Eligibility
You must be at least eighteen (18) years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction to purchase products from Proper Tattoo.
By placing an order, you represent and warrant that you satisfy these eligibility requirements.
2. Products
Proper Tattoo offers professional tattoo aftercare products, tattoo artist supplies, tattoo equipment accessories, tattoo inks, studio supplies, merchandise, apparel, and related products.
We make every reasonable effort to accurately display product descriptions, specifications, ingredients, colors, images, pricing, and packaging. However:
- Product images are for illustration purposes only.
- Colors and packaging may vary slightly.
- Product formulations and packaging may change without prior notice.
We reserve the right to discontinue, replace, modify, or update any product at any time without notice.
Products may become unavailable after an order has been placed. If this occurs, we reserve the right to cancel the order and issue a full refund.
3. Professional Use
Certain products offered on this website are intended solely for use by professional tattoo artists, licensed studios, or individuals experienced in their proper application.
Customers are solely responsible for ensuring they possess the knowledge, training, and qualifications necessary to safely use all purchased products.
Proper Tattoo shall not be liable for injury, damage, contamination, poor results, or other losses arising from:
- Improper use
- Improper storage
- Failure to follow instructions
- Unauthorized modification
- Negligence
- Misuse of any product
4. Tattoo Ink Disclaimer
Tattoo inks should only be used by trained professionals.
Customers are solely responsible for ensuring that tattoo inks and related products comply with all applicable federal, state, provincial, local, and international laws and regulations governing their purchase, possession, sale, importation, exportation, and use.
Proper Tattoo does not warrant that any tattoo ink is approved for use in every jurisdiction.
Customers are responsible for ensuring products comply with the laws and regulations applicable in their jurisdiction before purchase.
5. Aftercare Disclaimer
Tattoo healing varies significantly from person to person.
Although Proper Tattoo products are designed to support healthy skin recovery, individual results depend upon numerous factors including:
- Skin type
- Tattoo technique
- Allergies
- Immune response
- Medications
- Environmental conditions
- Individual aftercare practices
Our products are cosmetic products and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Consult a qualified healthcare professional immediately if signs of infection, allergic reaction, or other medical concerns occur.
6. Product Safety
Unless specifically stated otherwise:
- Products are intended for external use only.
- Avoid contact with eyes.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not apply to infected skin unless directed by a qualified healthcare professional.
Always follow product directions and discontinue use if irritation occurs.
7. Allergies & Ingredients
Customers are responsible for reviewing ingredient information prior to purchasing or using any product.
If irritation or an allergic reaction develops:
- discontinue use immediately; and
- consult a healthcare professional.
Proper Tattoo is not responsible for allergic reactions, sensitivities, or adverse skin responses.
8. Orders
Submission of an order constitutes an offer to purchase—not acceptance of that order.
An order confirmation email does not constitute acceptance of your order.
Proper Tattoo reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to:
- Accept or reject any order
- Cancel suspicious or fraudulent orders
- Limit purchase quantities
- Restrict wholesale purchases
- Correct pricing errors
- Cancel orders affected by technical errors
- Cancel orders due to product unavailability
Acceptance of an order occurs only when the order has been shipped.
If an order is canceled after payment has been received, a full refund will be issued using the original payment method.
9. Pricing
All prices are listed in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise indicated.
Prices, promotions, product availability, discounts, and offers may change without notice.
We reserve the right to correct pricing errors before or after an order has been submitted.
10. Payment
Payments are securely processed through authorized third-party payment processors.
Proper Tattoo does not store complete payment card information.
Orders are not accepted until payment has been successfully authorized and the order has been approved for shipment.
11. Shipping
Shipping estimates are provided solely as estimates and are not guaranteed.
Proper Tattoo is not responsible for delays resulting from:
- Weather
- Customs processing
- Carrier delays
- Incorrect shipping information
- Lost or stolen packages after carrier confirmation
- Supplier shortages
- Government actions
- Labor disputes
- Pandemics
- Cyberattacks
- Natural disasters
- Acts of God
- Other events beyond our reasonable control
International customers remain solely responsible for all:
- Duties
- VAT
- Taxes
- Brokerage fees
- Import restrictions
- Customs charges
12. Returns & Refunds
Please review our separate Returns Policy for complete return instructions.
Unless defective or otherwise required by applicable law, returned merchandise must generally be:
- unused;
- unopened; and
- in original condition.
For health and hygiene reasons, opened or used aftercare products, ointments, lotions, soaps, inks, sterile items, and other consumable products are generally not eligible for return.
13. Subscription Products
For subscription purchases:
- You authorize recurring charges.
- Billing continues until canceled.
- You may cancel future renewals before your next billing date through your account or by contacting customer support.
- Prior subscription payments are generally non-refundable except where required by law.
14. Wholesale Orders
Wholesale pricing is offered solely to approved businesses.
Proper Tattoo reserves the right to:
- approve or deny wholesale applications;
- revoke wholesale pricing;
- terminate wholesale accounts; or
- refuse wholesale sales at its sole discretion.
15. Intellectual Property
All content available through this website—including but not limited to:
- trademarks
- logos
- artwork
- graphics
- product images
- videos
- text
- page layouts
- software
- designs
is owned by Proper Tattoo or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
No content may be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, republished, sold, licensed, or otherwise used without prior written permission.
In addition, you may not use automated tools, bots, AI systems, machine learning systems, data scraping technologies, crawlers, or similar technologies to reproduce, copy, extract, index, harvest, or use any portion of this website or its content—including for the purpose of training artificial intelligence or machine learning models—without our prior written consent.
16. User Conduct
You agree not to:
- violate applicable laws;
- submit false information;
- interfere with website functionality;
- upload malicious software;
- attempt unauthorized access;
- engage in fraudulent activity;
- disrupt servers or networks.
Violation of these Terms may result in immediate termination of website access.
17. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites.
Proper Tattoo is not responsible for the content, products, services, privacy practices, or policies of third-party websites.
18. Electronic Communications
By using this website and providing your email address, you consent to receive electronic communications from Proper Tattoo relating to:
- orders;
- account activity;
- shipping updates;
- customer service; and
- legally required notices.
Electronic communications satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.
19. Disclaimer of Warranties
Except where prohibited by law, all products and services are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE."
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Proper Tattoo disclaims all express and implied warranties, including:
- merchantability;
- fitness for a particular purpose;
- title; and
- non-infringement.
20. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Proper Tattoo shall not be liable for any:
- indirect damages;
- incidental damages;
- consequential damages;
- punitive damages;
- special damages;
- lost profits;
- lost business opportunities;
- business interruption;
- loss of data;
- product misuse;
- allergic reactions; or
- shipping delays.
Our maximum aggregate liability shall never exceed the purchase price actually paid for the applicable order giving rise to the claim.
21. Force Majeure
Proper Tattoo shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to:
- natural disasters;
- pandemics;
- labor disputes;
- supplier shortages;
- transportation interruptions;
- carrier delays;
- cyberattacks;
- governmental actions;
- utility failures;
- acts of terrorism; or
- acts of God.
22. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Proper Tattoo, its owners, officers, employees, affiliates, contractors, licensors, suppliers, and partners from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from:
- your misuse of the website;
- your violation of these Terms;
- your violation of applicable laws; or
- your misuse of any purchased product.
23. Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
24. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.
25. Changes to These Terms
Proper Tattoo may modify these Terms at any time.
Revised Terms become effective immediately upon posting to this website.
Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
26. Contact Information
Questions regarding these Terms may be directed to:
Proper Tattoo
Website: https://www.proper-tattoo.com
Email: info@proper-tattoo.com
Business Hours:
Monday–Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time
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