Privacy Policy

SITE-WIDE COPYRIGHT / NO-COPY NOTICE

All written policies, terms, pricing language, educational copy, tattoo process materials, and downloadable documents on this website are copyrighted and are the proprietary text of King ‘Afa / Lapita LLC d/b/a Kalia Tattoo Studio (“Kalia”).

No copying, no republishing, no “template theft,” and no derivative use is permitted—whether by tattoo artists, studios, agencies, or third parties—without prior written permission.

Unauthorized copying may result in DMCA takedown notices, platform/host complaints, and legal action where appropriate.

DMCA / Copyright Notices: contact@kingafa.com
General Contact: PolynesianTribal@gmail.com

(Recommended small line at top of your Terms pages)
“This page contains copyrighted policy language. Copying is prohibited.”

2) KALIA STUDIO — WEBSITE TERMS OF SERVICE (PLATFORM TERMS) (NO ARBITRATION)

Last Updated: August 16, 2025

These Website Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern access to and use of the Kalia Studio / KingAfa.com website (the “Site”), including any content, booking links, downloadable documents, forms, and any e-commerce offerings (collectively, the “Platform”). By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to these Terms.

Business Identity

This Platform is owned/controlled by Lapita LLC d/b/a Kalia Tattoo Studio and operated by King ‘Afa (“Kalia,” “we,” “us”). King ‘Afa may also provide tattoo services as an independent guest tattoo artist at third-party studios (including Lakimii Tattoo LLC) under separate facility rules and fee structures.

1) Eligibility

You must be 18 years or older to use booking features or purchase services/products offered through the Platform.

2) Platform Is Informational; No Medical or Legal Advice

Content is provided for general information and artistic/educational purposes only. It is not medical or legal advice. Tattooing involves inherent risks and outcomes vary by skin, health, and aftercare.

3) Booking, Payments, and Authorizations

If you purchase a service, pay a deposit/retainer, or submit payment information, you authorize charges consistent with the invoice/booking page shown at checkout. Payment processors may apply processing fees that are not controlled by Kalia.

4) Returns / Refunds (Website Purchases Only)

All sales are final unless explicitly stated on the product/service checkout page. If a physical product shipment is offered and arrives damaged or incorrect, contact us within 5 days of delivery with photos and order details.

5) Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

attempt unauthorized access to the Platform;
interfere with site operation;
harass, threaten, defame, or impersonate others;
scrape, reproduce, or republish Platform content without permission.

6) Intellectual Property (Site Content / Policies / Copy)

The Platform and all text, images, logos, terms, policies, articles, designs, and downloadable materials are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

No License Granted: Except as expressly allowed, nothing grants you any ownership rights in Kalia intellectual property.

No Copying / No Republishing / No Template Theft: You may not copy, reproduce, republish, translate, modify, or create derivative terms/policies based on this Platform’s written materials for use on another website or business—even if you change a few words—without prior written consent.

7) User Submissions

If you submit messages, images, or other materials (“User Content”), you represent you have the rights to share them. You grant Kalia a limited license to use User Content only as needed to communicate, provide services, document work, and protect against fraud/disputes.

8) Third-Party Links

The Platform may link to third-party sites (payments, social media). Kalia is not responsible for third-party content or policies.

9) Disclaimers

The Platform is provided “as-is” without warranties to the maximum extent permitted by law. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.

10) Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Kalia is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages. Where liability cannot be excluded, liability is limited to the amount paid for the specific item/service giving rise to the claim.

11) Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Kalia harmless from claims arising out of your misuse of the Platform, violation of these Terms, or infringement of third-party rights.

12) Changes to the Platform and Terms

We may update the Platform and these Terms at any time. The version in effect at the time of your purchase/booking controls that transaction unless a written addendum is signed.

13) Governing Law; Venue; Dispute Resolution (NO ARBITRATION)

These Terms are governed by California law (without regard to conflict rules).

Venue: Any dispute must be brought in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California, unless the claim qualifies for California small claims court.

Good-Faith Resolution: Before filing, you agree to send written notice describing the issue and requested resolution to contact@kingafa.com and allow 10 business days for a good-faith attempt to resolve the matter.

Injunctive Relief for IP: Kalia may seek injunctive relief in court to stop unauthorized copying, infringement, or misuse of intellectual property.

14) Contact for Notices (Including DMCA)

DMCA / Legal Notices: contact@kingafa.com
General Contact: PolynesianTribal@gmail.com

3) KALIA TATTOO STUDIO — TATTOO SERVICES TERMS (NO ARBITRATION)

Last Updated: August 16, 2025

These Tattoo Services Terms (“Tattoo Terms”) govern tattoo services provided by King ‘Afa / Lapita LLC d/b/a Kalia Tattoo Studio (“Studio,” “we,” “us”). By paying any deposit/retainer, approving an invoice, booking an appointment, or receiving services, you (“Client,” “you”) agree to these Tattoo Terms.

1) Eligibility + ID

You must be 18+ with valid government-issued photo ID and accurate contact information.

2) Tattooing Is a Process-Based Professional Service (Not Retail Goods)

You are not “buying ink.” You are paying for professional services, which may include:

consultation across text/email/phone/video (and reference review)
cultural guidance (when applicable)
design development and planning
body measurement and placement mapping
sterile setup and safety compliance
execution time, pacing, and professional judgment

3) Quotes Are Scope-Based Estimates; In-Person Reassessment

Quotes are based on the scope discussed (placement, coverage, complexity, and disclosed skin conditions). Final design/time may adjust due to anatomy, skin response, scar tissue, swelling, and safety.

4) Deposit / Booking Retainer (Non-Refundable; Transferable Once)

The deposit is a booking and design retainer that reserves time and initiates consultation, planning, scheduling/admin work, and preparation.

Non-Refundable Once Work Begins: Once any work begins (including consult communications, scheduling/admin work, design development, or in-person assessment), the retainer is earned and non-refundable.
Transferable Once: May be transferred one time to the next available date if rescheduled with at least 14 days’ written notice (unless your invoice states otherwise).
Late Reschedule / Same-Day / No-Show: Forfeits the retainer.
Safety Pause: If a session is paused for safety (swelling, movement, pain tolerance, skin stress), payments remain applied to services rendered and to continuation/completion under the agreed scope.

5) No Preview / No Release of Drafts

No advance previews or draft files are sent. No release of stencils, templates, or digital drafts. This protects originality, cultural integrity, and prevents copying.

6) Safety Pause Policy (Not Abandonment)

The Studio may pause/stop a session if swelling, skin stress, movement, or pain tolerance risks scarring or injury. A safety stop is not abandonment and does not create a refund right.

7) Scope Change Policy (Placement / Size / Coverage / Detail)

A scope change includes changes to placement, size, coverage area, added panels/background fill, or increased detail. Scope changes require written approval and may require a re-quote/addendum before additional work proceeds. Amounts already paid remain applied to services rendered.

8) Facility / Booth Fees (Guest Artist Reality)

If your appointment is performed at a third-party studio (including guest spots such as Lakimii Tattoo LLC), you acknowledge the Studio may incur booth/facility rental fees to hold your date/time. Facility fees are generally non-recoverable once reserved and may be included or itemized on invoices.

9) Client Conduct + Session Pacing

For safety and quality, you must follow positioning and pacing instructions. Excess movement, impairment, aggressive conduct, or refusal to follow safety instructions may result in termination of the session.

10) Aftercare + Healing Outcomes

Healing varies by skin type and aftercare. Healing differences do not equal defective service and do not create refund rights. Touch-ups, if offered, are subject to skin condition, timing, and pricing disclosed by the Studio.

11) Photography / Documentation

The Studio may photograph/video the work for portfolio, documentation, education, and dispute protection. If you request confidentiality in writing before service begins, the Studio will make reasonable efforts to honor it except where documentation is needed for legal/chargeback defense.

12) Termination of Services

The Studio may terminate services if harassment/threats/boundary violations occur, repeated scope disputes occur without written approval, continued work creates safety/professional risk, or bad-faith payment disputes are initiated. Amounts paid remain applied to services rendered.

13) Intellectual Property + Client License

All designs, layouts, drafts, and design systems are Studio intellectual property. Payment does not transfer ownership. Client receives a limited, personal, non-commercial license to display the tattoo on the body and share photos for personal use. No copying, reproduction, merchandising, commercial branding use, or third-party replication without a separate written license.

14) Billing Disputes (Clean Procedure)

Before escalating to any bank/payment processor, you agree to contact the Studio in writing to attempt good-faith resolution. The Studio maintains documentation (invoice, consent, service logs, messages) to verify services rendered.

15) Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, liability is limited to the amount paid for the specific session(s) giving rise to the claim, except where prohibited.

16) Governing Law; Venue; Dispute Resolution (NO ARBITRATION)

California law governs. Any dispute must be filed in Los Angeles County, California state or federal courts, unless eligible for California small claims court. You agree to send written notice of the issue to contact@kingafa.com and allow 10 business days for a good-faith attempt to resolve the matter before filing. For intellectual property misuse/infringement, the Studio may seek injunctive relief and other remedies available under law.

17) Contact

DMCA/Legal Notices: contact@kingafa.com
General Contact: PolynesianTribal@gmail.com

A) Deposit / Booking Retainer Policy

To secure an appointment, a booking retainer (deposit) is required. This retainer reserves the appointment time and initiates professional work including consultation communications, scheduling administration, and design planning.

Non-Refundable Once Work Begins
Because consultation time, scheduling, planning, and preparation are non-recoverable, the retainer becomes non-refundable once work begins, including any consultation communications (text/email/phone calls/video call), scheduling/admin work, design development, or in-person assessment.

Transferable One Time (With Notice)
Your retainer may be transferred one time to the next available date if you reschedule with at least 14 days’ written notice (unless your invoice states otherwise).

Late Reschedule / Same-Day / No-Show
Rescheduling within 14 days, same-day cancellations, or no-shows result in forfeiture of the retainer.

Safety Pause Is Not Abandonment
If a session is paused for safety reasons (skin excessive swelling, movement, pain tolerance, skin stress), payments remain applied to services rendered and to continuation/completion under the agreed scope.

Billing Disputes
If you have a billing concern, contact the Studio in writing first so we can resolve it in good faith before any bank or payment processor escalation.

B) Scope Change Policy

Your quote is based on the scope discussed (placement, coverage, size, and complexity). A scope change includes any change to:

placement (forearm to upper arm, shoulder, chest, etc.)
size/coverage area
added panels/background fill
increased detail or expansion beyond the original plan

Written Approval Required
Scope changes require written approval (text/email acceptable) before additional work proceeds.

Re-Quote / Addendum
Scope changes may require a revised quote, added time, added deposit/retainer, or a written addendum.

Payments to Date
All amounts already paid remain applied to services rendered and the agreed scope. No prior work becomes “free” due to later changes.

C) Dispute Resolution; Governing Law; Venue — NO ARBITRATION

This agreement is governed by California law. The parties agree to attempt good-faith resolution first. Before filing any claim, you will send written notice describing the issue and requested resolution to contact@kingafa.com and allow 10 business days to attempt resolution.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to services, payments, or policies will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California, unless the claim is eligible for California small claims court.

For unauthorized copying, infringement, or misuse of Studio intellectual property, the Studio may seek injunctive relief and other remedies available under law in a court of competent jurisdiction.

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