Refund Policy

Artist registration fees are collected to reserve a competition slot and cover administrative costs. The following schedule applies:

To request a cancellation, email [email protected] with your registration confirmation number and the reason for cancellation. Refunds are processed within 10 business days of approval.

Vendor booth fees are non-refundable within 30 days of the event. The following schedule applies:

Booth transfers must be approved by the Vendor Coordinator. The replacement vendor must meet all eligibility requirements and complete a new application. Transfer requests must be submitted at least 14 days before the event.

Sponsorship commitments are binding upon receipt of payment. The following schedule applies:

Sponsors who cancel within 60 days of the event may elect to roll their sponsorship credit to the next event year. This election must be made in writing within 30 days of cancellation.

Client registration is free of charge. There is no fee to submit a project for consideration. Clients who are matched with a competing artist and confirm their participation are expected to attend their scheduled session. Cancellations within 72 hours of a confirmed session may affect the competing artist's ability to participate and should be communicated as early as possible via the contact form.

In the event that the Tattoo Show Invitational is cancelled, postponed, or significantly altered due to circumstances beyond our control — including but not limited to natural disasters, public health emergencies, venue loss, or government orders — the following applies:

• Full cancellation: All paid fees will be refunded in full, minus any non-recoverable costs already incurred (e.g., printed materials, deposits). Refunds will be issued within 30 days.
• Postponement: Registrations and booth assignments will be transferred to the rescheduled date. Participants who cannot attend the new date may request a refund under the standard schedule above, calculated from the original event date.

All refund requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected] with the subject line "Refund Request — [Your Name] — [Registration Type]." Include your confirmation number and the reason for your request. We will respond within 5 business days.

Alternatively, use the Contact page and select the appropriate department.