Illustration based on photographs by Romain Noiry / RamOne Tattoo. The room is illustrative, not a documented view of the studio.
What a deposit policy should say
- How much: a share of the price or a fixed amount, enough to cover the drawing and the slot.
- What it is for: it holds the date and is taken off the final price.
- When it is kept: a cancellation late or a no-show.
- How to reschedule: until when a new date is possible without losing it, and how many times.
- What happens if you cancel: the deposit is refunded, or moved to a new date the client accepts.
The template
Deposit policy
A deposit is asked to book your session. Please read this policy before paying: paying the deposit means you accept it.
The deposit
- The deposit holds your date and pays for the drawing time. It is taken off the price of your tattoo.
- Its amount is given with the payment link.
Moving your session
- You can move your session once, free of charge, up to 48 hours before it.
- Your deposit is moved to the new date.
Cancelling
- If you cancel less than 48 hours before, or do not come, the deposit is kept.
- If the studio cancels, your deposit is refunded in full, or moved to a new date if you prefer.
Questions about this policy? Write to the studio before paying.
Frequently asked questions
How much should a tattoo deposit be?
Enough to cover the drawing and the slot you hold. Many studios ask a share of the price, often 20 to 30 %, or a fixed amount for flash.
Are tattoo deposits refundable?
That is what your policy decides, within your local law. Most studios keep it for a late cancellation or a no-show, and refund it when the studio cancels.
