Terms & Conditions

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ARTIST PARTICIPATION AT THE BIG LONDON TATTOO SHOW

By completing this form you are instructing us to order and pay for your booth construction, furniture, electrics, and clinical waste facility for the show. Once you have completed this form you agree that if you cancel within 6 weeks of the show, your full booth payment for all ordered artists will be due whether you choose to attend or not. You are agreeing that you fully understand the following Terms and Conditions of attendance and by making this booking...

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You agree that you have permission to contract all named artists, and are responsible for the conduct of all named artists on this booking and will adhere to the terms and conditions of the Big London Tattoo Show as representatives of the named studio / organisation and will act in accordance.

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You understand that you are declaring to us (the organisers) that you are 'authority registered' (legally allowed to tattoo as a professional), have met all guidelines required and have already can produce relevant supporting documentation if required.

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You agree to work to the code and practice of UK Health & Safety regulations and to a professional and ethical Tattoo artists normal behaviours and practices whilst working at the Big London Tattoo Show. This includes all UK law, consent guidelines, and age restrictions pertaining to tattooing / piercing.

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You are declaring that all named artists on your booking have been trained in cross contamination practices and have been tattooing a minimum of 3 years.

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You are declaring you have all legal documentation / visa's and permissions to work or exhibit in the UK, and release

Big Tattoo Events Ltd, their staff or agents from any issues, legal or otherwise that may arise from any non-compliance of any aspect relating to these legalities.

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You are declaring that you, and those you have added to your booking have (will have) correct, valid Public Liability insurance in place to tattoo at the show. You understand you may be required to produce this documentation pre-show. *Amendment show cover policies will be available from our in house insurance broker in the case of need.

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You agree on behalf of all named on this booking to release Big London Tattoo Show (Big Tattoo Events Ltd) and its employees and agents from all manner of claims, actions and demands in law arising from the procedures of tattooing / piercing, damages, accidents, injuries or thefts in your work area as well as public areas of the Big London Tattoo Show. You should check that your insurance arrangements cover you for this.

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You agree on behalf of all named on this booking to release the venue (Excel Arena hosting the Big London Tattoo Show) and its employees and agents from all manner of claims, actions and demands in law arising from the procedure of tattooing, damages, accidents, injuries or thefts in your work area, and general attendance at the show. You should check that your insurance arrangements cover you for this.

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You agree on behalf of all named on this booking to release the tattoo license permission authority (Newham Borough Council) and its employees and agents from all manner of claims, actions and demands in law arising from the procedure of tattooing, damages, accidents, injuries or thefts in your work area as well as public areas of the Big London Tattoo Show. You should check that your insurance arrangements cover you for this.

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You understand that you should have in place insurance arrangements to cover loss and/or damage to possessions/equipment you or your representatives bring to the event.

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You and your named representatives undertake to act responsibly, professionally and with integrity at all times whilst on the Excel grounds and surrounding sites.

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You understand that any misdemeanour on your part (or the part of the named representatives) that may in some way damage the reputation or atmosphere of the show may lead to the organisers (Big Tattoo Events Ltd) or the venue (Excel London) management requesting your (or your representatives) departure from the venue without further notice and with no refund.

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You understand that if you cancel your booking within 8 weeks of show dates, that by submitting this booking you are entering into a contract and that payment must be made in full whether you attend or not.

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You understand that the local authorities require fees to register you to tattoo under license at the Big London Tattoo Show. These fees are included in your booth price and are paid to the local authority by the organisers. You understand the fee requirement may increase / change from year to year but will not affect the booth price total. Once paid they are non refundable in every instance.

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You understand that your deposit is non refundable. If you have paid in full then decide to cancel at a later date by giving reasonable notice (8 weeks or before of the show open date) then the amount less deposit is refundable only.  If cancelled less than 8 weeks before show date, no refund will apply and you will also be liable to pay any outstanding amounts on your booking

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You understand that full payments only are refundable in the event that the convention is cancelled directly by sole decision of the organising team. Cancellation due to forces of nature, weather, virus / disease, socio-political conditions or any outside influence and circumstances beyond the organisers control carry a no refund policy. If the event is postponed and an alternative date set, then no refunds will apply, but your order will be transferred to the alternative date, or other selected tattoo show and will remain valid until redeemed.

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You understand that any refund under any circumstance given by Big London Tattoo Show shall include no additional cost other than the booth price (less authority fees). Any refund will not include any local authority fees paid to local authorities on your behalf or claims for transport, accommodation or any other associated cost with attendance at the show.