Terms of Service

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and any policies referenced in them, including our Privacy Policy.

You must be at least 16 years old to use this website. If you are under the age of majority in your province or territory, you may use this website only with the involvement of a parent or legal guardian.

If you are using this website on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these terms.

Black Maple Tattoo Studio Ltd provides tattoo services and related consultations in Vancouver, British Columbia. The website offers information about our studio, artists, services, general pricing ranges, FAQs, and ways to contact us.

Any consultation request submitted through this website is a request for communication only. It does not create a client-artist relationship, does not guarantee availability, and does not reserve a booking until confirmed by the studio.

Prices and time estimates shown on the website are informational and may change. Final pricing depends on design scope, placement, sizing, complexity, and session planning.

You agree to use this website lawfully and in a way that does not harm the studio, other users, or the security and integrity of the site.

• Do not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, servers, or any accounts.
• Do not scrape, crawl, or harvest content or data using automated means without our written permission.
• Do not submit false, misleading, or abusive messages through contact forms or email.
• Do not impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity.
• Respect intellectual property rights and privacy rights.

We may use reasonable technical measures to protect the website from spam and automated abuse, including rate limits and bot mitigation checks on forms.

All website content, including text, layout, graphics, logos, and design elements, is owned by Black Maple Tattoo Studio Ltd or used with permission, and is protected by Canadian and applicable international intellectual property laws.

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the website for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or exploit any website content without prior written consent.

Artist work shown on the website remains the property of the respective artist and/or the studio, as applicable. Display of portfolio images does not grant permission to copy or reuse designs.

The website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. While we aim to keep information accurate and current, we do not warrant that the content is complete, error-free, or up to date at all times.

Tattoo services involve artistic judgment and personal preference. We do not promise guaranteed outcomes or specific healing results. Healing varies by person, skin characteristics, and aftercare.

Any general guidance on preparation or aftercare on this website is informational and does not replace professional medical advice. If you have a medical concern, consult a licensed healthcare professional in Canada.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Black Maple Tattoo Studio Ltd will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the website.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, our total direct liability for any claim arising out of or relating to the website will not exceed CAD $100.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability. In those cases, the limitations apply to the maximum extent permitted by law in your province or territory.

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Black Maple Tattoo Studio Ltd, its directors, employees, contractors, and artists from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from or related to:

• Your misuse of the website or violation of these Terms of Service;
• Your infringement of any intellectual property or privacy rights;
• Your unlawful conduct in connection with the website.

This website may reference third-party services in our policies (for example, analytics or advertising platforms). Unless explicitly stated, we do not control and are not responsible for the content, security, or practices of third-party websites.

When third-party links appear in our policies, they are provided for transparency and user choice. Your use of third-party sites is subject to their own terms and privacy practices.

Our Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how cookie preferences work. If you submit an inquiry, your data is used to respond to your request and for related operational purposes described in that policy.

Cookie choices can be managed at any time through the “Manage cookie preferences” control in the website footer.

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

Subject to the Dispute Resolution section below, you agree that the courts located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada will have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to these terms or the website.

Before filing a claim, you agree to attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at [email protected] and providing a concise description of the issue.

If we cannot resolve the dispute informally within 30 days, either party may pursue resolution in the courts of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, unless mandatory consumer protection laws in your jurisdiction require a different venue.

We may suspend or terminate access to the website, in whole or in part, if we reasonably believe you have violated these terms, attempted to compromise security, or engaged in abusive or unlawful behavior.

Termination does not limit any rights or remedies we may have under applicable law.

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. If we make material changes, we will provide notice on the homepage at least 14 days before changes take effect.

The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when these terms were most recently revised.

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