Terms &Conditions

Age & ID

• You must be 18 or older and show a valid government-issued photo ID at every visit. California law does not allow tattooing anyone under 18, even with a parent’s consent.
• We can refuse or stop service if you can’t show ID, seem intoxicated, or it isn’t safe to continue.

Booking & Deposit

• A booking request isn’t confirmed until Alek confirms it with you and your deposit is paid.
• A $100 deposit is required to hold your appointment.
• Your deposit goes toward the price of your tattoo, or toward your custom design, depending on the piece. It is non-refundable, and it is forfeited if you cancel late or don’t show up.

Cancelling & Rescheduling

• Give us at least 48 hours’ notice by phone or text to reschedule and keep your deposit.
• Cancelling with less notice, or missing your appointment, forfeits the deposit. A new deposit is needed to rebook.
• If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, we may cancel the appointment and keep the deposit.

Designs & Pricing

• Alek will draw a custom design from your idea and references. You approve the design and placement before any tattooing starts.
• Quotes are estimates based on size, detail, placement and time. Larger pieces may take more than one session, and the final price is confirmed at your appointment.
• Changes after you’ve approved the stencil may cost extra.
• Payment is due at the end of each session.
• By sending reference images, you confirm you have the right to share them.

Health & Safety

• Tell us about any health condition, allergy, medication or pregnancy before you’re tattooed.
• Don’t drink alcohol or use drugs before your appointment.
• We use sterile, single-use needles and follow California health and safety requirements.
• You must sign our Consent & Release form before any service begins.

Risks & Aftercare

• Tattoos are permanent. Tattoos carry risks, including infection, allergic reaction, scarring, and a healed result that looks different from what you pictured.
• Skin type, healing and aftercare all affect the result, and lines and colors can fade or shift over time. Completed work is non-refundable.
• Follow Alek’s aftercare instructions. We aren’t responsible for problems caused by not following them. See a doctor if you think a tattoo is infected.
• Ask Alek about touch-ups. Terms depend on the piece.
• Nothing in these Terms limits any rights you have under California law.

Photos & Video

As a condition of service, you agree that Alek may photograph and record your tattoo and your session, and use that content on our website, social media and advertising. We will not publish your name or contact details.

Messages & Marketing

When you check the agreement box on our booking form, you agree to receive text messages from Alek about your booking, such as confirmations, reminders and scheduling.

Marketing is separate and optional. If you check the marketing box, you also agree to receive recurring texts and emails from Alek, such as flash drops, new releases, offers, and friendly check-ins and rebooking invites from Alek. Consent is not a condition of any purchase or service.

Message and data rates may apply, and message frequency varies. Reply STOP to opt out of texts or HELP for help. Emails include an unsubscribe link.

Website & Artwork

The designs, photos, text and the Alek the Saint name on this site belong to Alek the Saint. Please don’t copy or reuse them without permission. Alek keeps the copyright in the design they create, and you keep the tattoo. Information on this site is general and isn’t medical advice.

Changes & Law

We may update these Terms, and updates apply from the date they are posted. These Terms are governed by California law, and any dispute will be handled in San Diego County, California.

Contact

Questions about these Terms? Call or text (760) 556-5991, or visit us at 744 Grand Avenue, San Marcos, California.