Code of Conduct & Community Guidelines

1. Our Stance

tathood is an open platform for Tattoo Artists and Studios.
In principle, anyone can list themselves.

At the same time, we set clear expectations for behavior, responsibility, and professionalism to ensure a safe, respectful, and trustworthy community.

Tattoos are created in situations of closeness, trust, and vulnerability.
That's why it's important to us that everyone involved feels taken seriously and well cared for.

Not every way of working fits long-term with tathood, and that's okay.

2. Core Principles of Our Community

By using tathood, Artists and Studios commit to:

• respectful and appreciative interaction
• honest, transparent communication
• responsible action towards customers
• a discrimination-free, safe environment

These principles apply online, in personal contact, and throughout the entire tattoo process.

3. Respect, Boundaries & Humanity

Artists on tathood commit to:

• respecting personal boundaries at all times
• not putting pressure on customers – emotionally, physically, or financially
• taking consent, uncertainties, or cancellations seriously at all times
• communicating respectfully, even in disagreements

Boundary-crossing, intrusive, or intimidating behavior has no place on tathood.

4. Anti-Discrimination & Openness

tathood stands for diversity and equality.

Not tolerated are:

• discrimination based on gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation
• disadvantage based on origin, skin color, religion, body, age, or disability
• derogatory language, exclusion, or stereotyping

All people are to be treated respectfully and fairly.

5. Responsibility & Power Awareness

Artists bear a special responsibility, as tattoos are associated with physical closeness and emotional trust.

This includes:

• awareness of possible power dynamics
• not exploiting emotional situations
• not manipulating uncertainties
• clear, comprehensible decisions

Professional behavior is a prerequisite for a permanent presence on tathood.

6. Honesty, Transparency & Reliability

Artists commit to:

• accurate and truthful information in the profile
• clear communication about style, process, prices, and expectations
• reliable appointment and time planning
• early notification of changes or cancellations

Misleading information or repeated unreliability can lead to restrictions or removal of the profile.

7. Safety, Hygiene & Legal Standards

Artists are obligated to:

• comply with applicable legal requirements
• work hygienically and responsibly
• communicate possible risks transparently
• not endanger customers

tathood does not replace official control, but reserves the right to review profiles if there are indications of violations.

8. Content, Images & Public Representation

All uploaded content must:

• reflect the actual work
• be respectful and not misleading
• not contain discriminatory or offensive representations

tathood reserves the right to review, restrict, or remove content.

9. Reports, Complaints & Review

tathood takes reports, complaints, and feedback seriously.

In case of irregularities, the following measures can be taken:

• internal review
• inquiry or clarification
• restriction of visibility
• temporary deactivation
• permanent removal of the profile

This also applies in case of justified suspicion, repeated complaints, or loss of trust, not only with clear evidence.

10. No Claim to Permanent Listing

There is no claim to permanent listing, visibility, or renewed admission to tathood.

The decision on restrictions or removal is made in the interest of the community and the platform.

11. Consent & Validity

By creating and using an Artist or Studio profile on tathood, you confirm:

• that you have read this Code of Conduct
• to comply with it
• to accept tathood's enforcement measures

This Code of Conduct applies in addition to the terms of participation and Terms and Conditions of tathood.

12. Our Goal

Our goal is not control, but trust.
An open platform where anyone can start, and a community where people feel safe and respected in the long term.

13. Expectations for Customers

Customers are also part of the tathood community.

We expect from customers:

• respectful and appreciative interaction with Artists and Studios
• acceptance of personal and professional boundaries
• no discriminatory, intrusive, or disrespectful content or messages
• honest communication about expectations, motives, and intentions

Boundary-crossing or disrespectful behavior by customers can lead to restriction or blocking of accounts.