In compliance with local laws and regulations, we require that all clients provide valid government-issued identification before receiving any piercing services. For minors (under the age of 18), the following documentation is required:

• An original birth certificate for the minor and government-issued identification for both the minor and the adult (such as a driver’s license, learner’s permit, federally issued ID, or passport).

• The minor must be accompanied by a birth parent or a legal guardian who has brought the proper court adoption documentation, signed and sealed.

Court-appointed guardians or step-parents are not permitted to consent to piercings for minors.

The parent or guardian must sign a notarized consent form acknowledging their approval of the piercing.

For adults (18 and over), a valid government-issued ID is required.

All IDs must be current or expired no more than one year. All pertinent information must still be visible and legible. If you have non-U.S. documentation, please email the shop to verify the requirements.

Our priority is the health and safety of our clients, as well as ensuring the best possible healing experience. We reserve the right to refuse any piercing that we believe may not heal properly due to anatomical factors. This most commonly refers to navel, nipple, tongue, and industrial piercings although nearly all piercings that we perform are anatomy based, and the above list is not exhaustive.

While these piercings are part of our standard piercing menu, certain anatomical factors may make it difficult or impossible for the piercing to heal successfully. In such cases, we will provide a clear explanation and may suggest alternative piercings that are more suitable for your anatomy.

Our decision to refuse a piercing is based on the following considerations:

• The shape, size, or placement of the area to be pierced.

• Any factors that may increase the risk of infection, migration, rejection, or other complications.

• Anatomy that may hinder proper jewelry placement, healing, or comfort.

Our goal is to provide you with a piercing that is both aesthetically pleasing and has the best chance for successful healing. We are happy to discuss alternatives to help you make an informed decision about your piercing choices.

In accordance with Kansas state regulations, we are required to provide all initial jewelry for piercings. We only use high-quality, body-safe materials for all new piercings, including implant-grade titanium, solid 14k gold, and niobium.

Clients are not permitted to bring their own jewelry for initial piercings, as this is against state health and safety requirements.

We reserve the right to refuse installation of customer-provided jewelry in healed, matured piercings if we determine that the jewelry does not meet our quality standards. This includes, but is not limited to, jewelry made from non-body-safe materials, jewelry with defects that could compromise the safety or health of the client or piercing, and externally threaded jewelry. We only accept jewelry that adheres to our standards to ensure the long-term success and health of your piercing.

All jewelry sales are final. We do not offer exchanges or refunds on jewelry once it has been purchased due to hygiene and safety concerns.

However, if your jewelry from our shop is defective or breaks during normal use, we are happy to assist you with returning it to the manufacturer for a replacement under the manufacturer’s product guarantee, if applicable.

If you are dissatisfied with your piercing, we ask that you leave the jewelry in place and contact us as soon as possible. We will be happy to assess the situation and work with you to find a resolution.

If the jewelry is removed by the client, we cannot offer any further assistance. Your safety and satisfaction are our priority, and we want to ensure the best experience possible.

For piercings that were performed at other shops, we are unable to change the jewelry if the piercing is less than one month old. This policy is in place due to the liability of potential infection or complications that can arise during the healing process.

However, we are happy to remove the jewelry and/or provide aftercare recommendations to ensure your piercing heals properly. If you would like to change jewelry, we recommend waiting until the piercing has at least one month of healing, at which point we can assist with the jewelry change.

We maintain the highest standards of professionalism during all piercing procedures, including genital piercings. Both the client and piercer must uphold respectful and professional conduct throughout the process. Inappropriate behavior or remarks will not be tolerated and will result in immediate termination of the session. The incident will be documented on your client paperwork, and if necessary, the appropriate authorities will be notified.

Inappropriate client conduct includes, but is not limited to:

• Seeking unrelated personal information about the staff.

• Making inappropriate commentary, sexually explicit comments, or lewd remarks before, during, or after the procedure including both in person and digitally.

• Any attempts to make unsolicited physical contact or touch the staff without explicit consent.

• Any attempt to engage in inappropriate self-touching before, during, or after the piercing process or while on the premises.

• Any attempts to reach out to staff through non-work methods, including social media, in person, and asking for staff personal phone numbers.

Tempest Piercing and Hawthorn Body Art has a zero tolerance policy in regards to any sexual harassment.

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone, at the discretion of our staff, for any reason that may include, but is not limited to, inappropriate behavior, aggression, or if the client appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Our priority is to ensure a safe and respectful environment for both our clients and our staff. We are committed to providing a professional experience for everyone.