Business Compliance
BLK SHP maintains strict compliance standards and legitimate business practices in all operations.
Last updated: June 11, 2026
BLK SHP operates with full transparency and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards. We are committed to legitimate business practices, professional standards, and regulatory compliance in the distribution of professional tattoo supplies and tools.
1. Business Registration & Legitimacy
Legal Entity: blkshp LLC
Business Registration: State of Wyoming, United States
Business Type: Professional tattoo supply distributor (B2B)
Primary Business Address:
312 W 2nd St Unit #A9983
Casper, Wyoming 82601
United States
International Operations:
blkshop LLC
692/A 11th Lane, Ambillawatta Road
Boralesgamuwa
Sri Lanka
Phone: +94 726 688 098
BLK SHP is registered as a legitimate business entity and maintains all required registrations, licenses, and permits necessary to operate as a professional tattoo supply distributor.
2. Professional Use Only
All BLK SHP products are professional-grade tools and supplies exclusively intended for use by:
- Licensed tattoo artists
- Registered tattoo studios
- Licensed healthcare professionals
- Legitimate resellers and wholesalers with proper business registration
BLK SHP products are NOT consumer retail items and are exclusively for professional use in licensed facilities that comply with all local, state, and federal regulations governing tattoo practices.
3. Product Classification
BLK SHP supplies professional-grade tools and equipment, including:
- Tattoo needles and cartridges (sterile, professional-grade equipment)
- Studio essentials (sterilization materials, protective equipment, consumables)
- Professional tools and accessories
These are legitimate professional tools comparable to surgical instruments, welding equipment, or other professional-grade supplies. All products comply with applicable health and safety standards.
4. Know Your Customer (KYC) & Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
BLK SHP is fully committed to AML/KYC compliance and applies reasonable customer verification procedures to all transactions, including:
- Business name and registration verification
- Business address confirmation
- Beneficial owner identification
- Professional licensing verification where applicable
- Transaction monitoring for suspicious activities
- OFAC sanctions list screening
We reserve the right to request additional documentation to verify customer legitimacy and professional status. All customer information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection regulations.
5. Transaction Monitoring & Compliance
BLK SHP monitors all transactions to ensure compliance with:
- U.S. Federal Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations
- Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions requirements
- Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) requirements
- All applicable state and local laws
- Payment processor compliance standards
We do not process transactions with:
- OFAC-designated individuals or entities
- Entities engaged in illegal activities
- Unverified or suspicious customers
- Transactions that appear to violate AML/KYC standards
- Countries or regions subject to U.S. trade embargoes
6. Prohibited Activities
BLK SHP strictly prohibits the use of our platform and products for:
- Illegal activities or violation of local, state, or federal law
- Money laundering or terrorist financing
- Fraud, misrepresentation, or deception
- Sale or distribution to unlicensed individuals or unregistered entities
- Use in unlicensed or unsafe tattoo practices
- Circumventing professional use requirements
- Resale or redistribution without proper authorization
- Export to sanctioned countries or individuals
- Any activity that violates health, safety, or professional standards
7. Payment Processing & Financial Compliance
BLK SHP works with compliant payment processors and financial institutions that maintain their own AML/KYC standards. Payment processing is subject to:
- Third-party payment processor verification and approval
- Transaction monitoring by payment processors
- Fraud prevention measures
- Compliance with banking regulations
BLK SHP does not store complete payment card information and delegates payment security to PCI-DSS compliant processors.
8. Age Verification & Professional Standards
By purchasing from BLK SHP, customers confirm:
- They are at least 18 years old
- They are a licensed professional or registered business entity
- They will use products only in compliance with local tattoo regulations
- They have proper sterilization and safety equipment
- They comply with all professional licensing requirements
- All representations made are truthful and accurate
9. Sanctions Compliance (OFAC)
BLK SHP complies fully with U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions programs and does not ship to:
- North Korea
- Iran
- Syria
- Cuba
- Crimea Region (Ukraine)
- Sudan and South Sudan
- Any other OFAC-designated country or entity
International customers certify that they are not subject to any U.S. trade sanctions or restrictions.
10. Business Transparency
BLK SHP operates with full transparency:
- Legitimate business registration in Wyoming
- Clear business purpose and operations
- Published terms of service and policies
- Professional customer service and support
- Responsive to compliance inquiries from payment processors and financial institutions
- Full cooperation with regulatory authorities
11. Data Protection & Privacy
BLK SHP collects and processes customer data in strict compliance with applicable privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection regulations. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
12. Questions & Inquiries
For questions regarding our business compliance, professional standards, or regulatory requirements, please contact us at compliance@blkshptattoo.com or support@blkshptattoo.com.
BLK SHP is committed to legitimate, compliant, and professional business practices.