1. Acceptance of terms
By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws in Canada, including the laws of the Province of Ontario. If you do not agree, do not use the website.
You must be at least 16 years old to use this website. Studio services may have additional age requirements. Where required by law or studio policy, government-issued photo identification must be presented at the appointment.
2. Description of services
Northern Line Tattoo Studio Ltd. provides body art services, including custom tattooing, select piercing placements, and consultations. This website is designed to help you:
- Review our services, general pricing guidance, and typical time estimates.
- Explore our artists and style focus.
- Request a consultation or booking through the contact page.
- Find studio location and contact information.
Any pricing or time information on this website is provided as guidance only and can vary based on size, placement, complexity, scheduling, and artist availability. Final pricing is confirmed by the studio in writing or during consultation.
3. User obligations
You agree that you will:
- Use the website for lawful purposes only.
- Provide accurate information when submitting an inquiry or booking request.
- Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site, servers, or systems.
- Not scrape, harvest, or systematically collect data from the website.
- Not impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
- Not submit harmful code, interfere with site operation, or attempt to bypass security features.
To protect our clients and staff, we may implement reasonable anti-abuse and anti-bot measures, including request throttling and validation checks on forms.
4. Intellectual property
All content on this website, including text, graphics, layout, and brand elements, is owned by Northern Line Tattoo Studio Ltd. or licensed to us and is protected under Canadian and international intellectual property laws.
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to view and use the website for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from website content without our prior written permission.
Tattoo designs may be custom-created for clients. Ownership and permitted use of custom artwork can be subject to separate studio policies discussed during consultation. Nothing on this website transfers rights in artwork unless we state otherwise in writing.
5. Disclaimers
The website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from harmful components.
Information on this website is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Tattooing and piercing involve risks, and outcomes can vary based on individual factors including skin type, placement, lifestyle, and aftercare. If you have medical questions, consult a licensed healthcare professional.
We do not make guarantees about specific healing timelines, personal outcomes, or identical results between clients. Any examples shown (including gallery work) are illustrative and not a promise of results.
6. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Canadian law, Northern Line Tattoo Studio Ltd. will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) the website.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Canadian law, our total direct liability for claims relating to the website is limited to the amount you paid to us for use of the website, if any, during the twelve (12) months before the event giving rise to the claim. If you did not pay any fees to use the website, our direct liability cap is CAD $100.
This limitation of liability applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages and regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based.
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Northern Line Tattoo Studio Ltd., its directors, employees, contractors, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:
- Your misuse of the website.
- Your violation of these Terms of Service.
- Your infringement of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity.
8. Third-party links
This website may reference third-party services in our policies or disclosures. We are not responsible for the content, security, or practices of third-party websites or platforms. Accessing third-party resources is at your own risk.
9. Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect personal information, and how cookie consent works for analytics and advertising technologies.
10. Governing law & jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable in Ontario, without regard to conflict of laws principles.
Subject to Section 11 (Dispute resolution), you agree that courts located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada will have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the website.
11. Dispute resolution
Before starting formal legal proceedings, you agree to attempt to resolve disputes informally by contacting us at [email protected] with a clear description of the issue and the resolution you are requesting.
If the dispute is not resolved within thirty (30) days, either party may bring a claim in the courts of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, unless a mandatory consumer protection law requires a different approach.
12. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the website at any time if we believe, in our reasonable discretion, that you have violated these Terms, attempted to compromise the security of the site, or used the site for unlawful purposes.
13. Changes to terms
We may update these Terms of Service from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will provide notice on the homepage at least fourteen (14) days before the updated terms take effect.
Your continued use of the website after the effective date of an updated version means you accept the updated terms.
14. Contact information
Northern Line Tattoo Studio Ltd.
401 Richmond St W
Suite 240, Toronto, ON M5V 3A8, Canada
Phone: +1 416 673 9842
Email: [email protected]