Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Tattoo Shop Locator, you agree to these Terms. Our Privacy Policy explains how we handle information; accepting these Terms does not constitute consent to optional advertising or analytics. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the updated Terms on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

Use of Our Services

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our services, submit shop information, or post reviews. By using our platform, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

Account Registration

Certain features of our services may require account registration. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

Permitted Use

You may use our services for lawful purposes only. You agree to use our platform to:

Search for and discover tattoo shops and artists
Read and submit genuine reviews of tattoo shops
Submit legitimate tattoo shop information for inclusion in our directory
Access publicly available information about tattoo shops

Shop Listing Terms

Submission Requirements

When submitting a tattoo shop for inclusion in our directory, you agree to:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information about the shop
Have authorization to submit the shop information (as owner, manager, or authorized representative)
Update information promptly if it changes
Not submit duplicate listings for the same location
Not submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Review and Approval

All shop submissions are subject to our review and approval process. We reserve the right to reject any submission that does not meet our quality standards, violates these Terms, or is deemed inappropriate for any reason. We do not guarantee publication or a particular review timeframe.

Listing Removal

We reserve the right to remove any shop listing at our discretion, including but not limited to cases where the shop has permanently closed, information is found to be false or misleading, or the listing violates these Terms. Shop owners may request corrections or removal through our contact page or at hello@tattooshoplocator.com.

Featured Placement

Featured shop placement is at our sole discretion. Selection for featured placement does not create any ongoing obligation or guarantee. Featured placement may be removed at any time. To inquire about featured placement, contact us directly.

Review Guidelines

Review Standards

When submitting a review, you agree to:

Base your review on genuine personal experience with the shop
Provide honest, accurate, and constructive feedback
Use appropriate language free from profanity or hate speech
Not include personal attacks or harassment of shop staff
Not post fake, fraudulent, or misleading reviews
Not submit reviews in exchange for compensation or incentives
Not post content that violates any laws or third-party rights

Review Moderation

All reviews are subject to moderation. We reserve the right to remove, edit, or reject reviews that violate these guidelines, contain inappropriate content, or are deemed to be fake or fraudulent. New reviews are held pending moderation and are not published until approved.

Review Permanence

Approved reviews are public content and may remain available while relevant. There is no public self-service review editing or deletion account. You may request correction or removal through our contact page, or exercise applicable privacy rights at privacy@tattooshoplocator.com. We assess requests under applicable law and our moderation policies; public publication does not waive your statutory rights.

Rate Limiting

To prevent spam and abuse, we implement rate limiting on review submissions. You are limited to 3 reviews per hour. Attempts to circumvent these limits may result in your access being restricted.

Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

Prohibited Activities

Violating any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
Submitting false, misleading, or fraudulent information
Impersonating any person or entity, or falsely representing your affiliation
Posting spam, advertisements, or promotional content
Attempting to manipulate ratings or reviews
Harassing, threatening, or defaming any individual or business
Transmitting viruses, malware, or other harmful code
Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the platform
Scraping, crawling, or using automated tools to extract data without permission
Interfering with or disrupting the website or services
Using our services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
Collecting personal information of other users without consent

Enforcement

Violation of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in immediate termination of your access to our services, removal of your content, and potential legal action. We reserve the right to investigate violations and cooperate with law enforcement authorities as necessary.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on Tattoo Shop Locator, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and design, is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reproduce any content without our express written permission.

User Content

By submitting content to our platform (including shop information, reviews, and photos), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content for the purpose of operating and promoting our services. You retain ownership of your content but grant us the rights necessary to provide our services.

Your Representations

You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to all content you submit and that such content does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.

Disclaimers

As-Is Basis

Our services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that defects will be corrected.

Accuracy of Information

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of shop listings, reviews, or other content on our platform. Shop information is provided by third parties, and we cannot guarantee its accuracy.

Third-Party Services

Tattoo Shop Locator is a directory service only. We do not provide tattoo services, and we are not responsible for the quality, safety, or legality of services provided by listed shops. All interactions with tattoo shops are at your own risk.

Advertising and external links

Advertisements, when enabled, are identified separately from directory content. An advertisement or listing is not an endorsement, professional certification, safety guarantee or recommendation by the operators of TattooShopLocator.com. Advertisers and linked businesses are responsible for their own offers, services and privacy practices. Google AdSense and Google’s consent platform are disabled on this site. See our advertising and cookie disclosures for information about Google and privacy choices. Do not generate artificial ad impressions or clicks or click advertisements to support this site.

Directory and aftercare information is general information, not medical advice. Verify qualifications, licensing, hygiene practices, prices and booking terms directly with the shop, and seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns.

User-Generated Content

Reviews and other user-generated content represent the opinions of individual users and do not reflect the views of Tattoo Shop Locator. We are not responsible for the accuracy, reliability, or content of user reviews.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Tattoo Shop Locator, its owners, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of our services.

In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to our services exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Tattoo Shop Locator, its owners, employees, contractors, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any rights of another party
Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
Any content you submit to our platform
Your use or misuse of our services

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms. Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

You may discontinue use of our services at any time. If you wish to request removal of content you have submitted, please contact us, though we cannot guarantee removal in all cases.

Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except where prohibited by law. You agree to waive your right to a jury trial and to participate in class action lawsuits.

Miscellaneous Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Tattoo Shop Locator regarding your use of our services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Service, contact the operators of TattooShopLocator.com using the addresses below:

Email: hello@tattooshoplocator.com. Privacy requests: privacy@tattooshoplocator.com

Website: tattooshoplocator.com