Disclaimers

This page brings together the policies that govern your use of Tattoo Takeoff and the editorial standards our articles are held to.

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Medical disclaimer

Effective date: June 15, 2026

The information on Tattoo Takeoff is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, and it is not a substitute for professional medical care, diagnosis, or treatment.

Tattoo Takeoff is not a clinic and does not perform tattoo removal. Nothing on this site creates a doctor-patient or practitioner-client relationship.

Tattoo removal is a medical procedure. Results, risks, and the right approach vary from person to person based on skin type, the tattoo, your health history, and other factors. General information here may not apply to your specific situation.

Always seek the advice of a qualified, licensed professional such as a board-certified dermatologist or a licensed removal provider with any questions about tattoo removal or any medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice, or delay seeking it, because of something you read here. This is especially important for anyone with a history of keloid or abnormal scarring, darker skin tones, pregnancy, skin conditions, or any underlying health concern.

If you think you may have a medical emergency, contact a licensed professional or your local emergency services immediately.

By using this site, you acknowledge that you do so at your own discretion and risk, and that Johnny Ex, Inc. is not liable for decisions you make based on the information here.

Terms of use

Effective date: June 15, 2026

These Terms of Use govern your use of tattootakeoff.com, operated by Johnny Ex, Inc. By using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Informational purpose only

The Site provides general information about tattoo removal. It is not medical, legal, or financial advice, and it is not a substitute for professional consultation. You are responsible for how you use the information here.

No professional relationship

Using the Site does not create any doctor-patient, practitioner-client, or professional-advisory relationship between you and Johnny Ex, Inc. or anyone associated with the Site.

Accuracy and changes

We work to keep information accurate and cite sources where we can, but we make no warranty that all content is complete, accurate, or current. We may change, update, or remove content at any time without notice.

Intellectual property

Content on this Site, including text and original graphics, is owned by Johnny Ex, Inc. or used with permission and is protected by applicable laws. You may read and share links to our content but may not copy or republish substantial portions without permission.

Third-party links and ads

The Site contains advertising and may link to third-party websites. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party content, products, or practices. Links and ads are not endorsements.

Disclaimer of warranties

The Site is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Johnny Ex, Inc. and its officers, employees, and affiliates will not be liable for any damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site or its content.

Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Maine, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules, except where applicable law requires otherwise.

Changes

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes take effect when posted, and we will revise the effective date above.

Advertising disclosure

Effective date: June 15, 2026

Tattoo Takeoff is a free resource supported through advertising. This explains how that works, and where the line sits between the ads and the articles.

Display advertising

We display ads through Google AdSense and may work with other ad networks. The advertising relationship is held by Johnny Ex, Inc. Ads are served automatically based on factors such as your browsing activity and interests. We do not individually choose, endorse, or vouch for the products or services shown, and the presence of an ad is not a recommendation.

No paid clinic recommendations

We are not paid by tattoo removal clinics, laser manufacturers, or providers to recommend them, and our editorial content is not influenced by advertisers. Information about how removal works, what it costs, and its risks is written independently of the ads displayed alongside it. An advertiser cannot buy a mention, a favorable comparison, or a place in an article.

Affiliate links

At this time, Tattoo Takeoff does not use affiliate links. If that changes, we will update this disclosure to clearly state when content contains affiliate links and how they work.

AI-generated images

Many of the photographs and illustrations on Tattoo Takeoff are generated using artificial intelligence. Unless an image is specifically captioned otherwise, assume it is AI-generated and intended to illustrate a concept rather than to document a real person, patient, or specific result. We use AI imagery to illustrate clearly while respecting the privacy of real individuals.

Diagrams, charts, and data visualizations are original work, built from the sources cited alongside them.

Editorial and sourcing standards

Tattoo Takeoff makes claims about a medical procedure, so how those claims get made matters.

Primary sources first. Claims about how removal works, what it costs, what it risks, and what results to expect are built from peer-reviewed research indexed in PubMed Central, FDA documentation, guidance from the American Academy of Dermatology, publications from academic medical centers, and government health agencies.

Sources are linked directly. When an article cites a figure, the link goes to the study or document containing it rather than to a homepage or a press release summarizing it. Every claim can be checked against its source.

Commercial sources are not evidence. Clinic and medspa websites, device manufacturer marketing, and commercial health aggregators are not treated as evidence for efficacy, cost, or risk. One narrow exception applies: where the fact originates with such a source, a device receiving FDA clearance or a manufacturer’s stated specifications, we may link to it as the primary record of that fact. Independent research still determines what it means. Those sources are never the final say.

Limitations are reported. Tattoo removal research has real gaps. Sample sizes are often small, long-term data is limited for newer technologies, and outcomes vary widely between individuals. Where a study has limitations, the article says so rather than presenting its findings as settled.

Advertisers have no editorial influence. No clinic, manufacturer, or provider pays for coverage or placement. See the advertising disclosure above for how the site is funded.

Review and corrections

Every article carries the date it was last reviewed. When new research changes the picture, the article and its date are updated together.

Errors get corrected rather than quietly left. If you find a mistake, a broken source link, or a claim that does not match its citation, email info@tattootakeoff.com. Corrections matter more to us than being right the first time.

Tattoo Takeoff is written by Sam Waters and operated by Johnny Ex, Inc., a Maine corporation. More on the About page.