BCTC GIVE-BACK Program FAQ

Don’t get paid like a professional athelete, but feel like you should be? Apply today for a chance at up to $150 in tattoo credit for your next tattoo session. Our small way of saying thank you.

How does it work?

  • Find out if you work in a category or live in a situation that qualifies you for the program.

  • Fill out the application on our website by clicking here.

  • Qualifying applications will be added into our program database

  • Roughly once a month one name will be randomly selected to participate in the program.

  • If selected, you will be contacted, via email, to take the next steps in verifying your employment or living situation. The process for verification will be different for each person, but may include contacting your employer, submitting employment records, a review of your social media accounts, or financial documentation.

  • Once your status is verified the credit is attached to your name with no expiration, so you can wait until you’re ready to book and get in the chair.

  • At your appointment you’ll get up to $175 in credit towards your ending session balance.

  • We may use your name, employer, photograph, or pictures of your tattoo as part of our marketing efforts, and to spread the word about all the good things that you do for our community.

Do I Qualify For The Program?

There are six different categories that qualify for the Black Candle Tattoo Co. Give-Back Program. To us, these represent the most essential professions and under-appreciated people in our society.

PUBLIC SAFETY
Firefighter or Fire Department Admin / Law Enforcement or Associated Admin / Corrections Officer / FBI or Other Federal Agent / Probation Officer
* Employer verification required

EDUCATION & SOCIAL WORK
Teacher or Professor / Principal or Dean / School Support Position (Janitor, Lunch Lady, Bus Driver, Counselor) / Social Worker / Coach
*Employer verification required

MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Doctor / Surgeon / Nurse / EMS / Paramedic / Hospital Support (Janitor, Food Service) / Pediatrician
*Employer and/or license verification required

MILITARY
Active Duty Military / Retired Veteran
* Copy of Military ID or DD-214 form required. In some cases personal records may be required.

DATA POLICY

Due to the nature of the Black Candle Tattoo Co. Give-Back program, we may ask you to provide personal information, documentation, or financial documents. We understand the sensitive nature of sharing such information and will not ask you for this information unless you are selected to participate in the program. If provided, your data will be stored securely, and immediately deleted once we can verify your qualifications to participate in the program. We will never share or sell any of your data with third-parties. If you are not comfortable providing this data, we fully support your decision, and ask you to not apply for the program.

TERMS OF SERVICE

The BCTC Give-Back Credit, of up to $175, can not be used towards deposits, has no cash value, is non-transferable, and expires after your tattoo session. This means, if you want to use the credit, you will need to book for a tattoo longer than one-hour, however, you are not required to use the full amount.

Participants are required to book their appointment within 2-weeks of successful verification. Appointments can be booked as far out you’d like, and the Give-Back credit will not expire until the end of your tattoo session.

By applying for the BCTC Give-Back Program you agree to release Black Candle Tattoo Co., Black Candle LLC, it’s artists, and agents, from any type of damage liability that may result from participation in the program, and, if requested, consent to share your private information with Black Candle Tattoo Co.

Applicants can only be selected as a BCTC Give-Back Program recipient once, regardless of category.

If selected as a BCTC Give-Back Program recipient, you give your consent to Black Candle Tattoo Co (Black Candle LLC) to take your photograph and use said image as part of its marketing, website, or social media, and also to the publicizing of your name, profession, living situation, and employer.