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Initial dues — billed upon acceptance of an application; must be paid in order to activate membership.
Annual dues — billed at the end of each calendar year; must be paid to as part of maintaining membership.

Apply to be an APP Member

Submission of Studio Environmental Criteria * is required at least every two years if: - a (new or existing) Member joins the studio staff            OR - Significant changes are made within the studio * This information can be submitted using the link above and must be maintained in the dedicated Studio Representative account.

Apply to be an APP Business Member at Large

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Corporate Sponsorship
An entity or individual working in a field involved with or providing support to the field of body piercing can provide sponsorship for the APP. Examples of Corporate Sponsors are jewelry manufacturers, medical suppliers, insurers, educators, etc.

Corporate Sponsor applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis by the APP Board of Directors; check the APP Calendar for upcoming meeting dates.

The following items will be required during the application process: Business Documentation (like licensure or permitting) Letter of intent Mill Certificates, product samples, and/or chemical analysis of products (to be evaluated by the Membership Liaison on a case-by-case basis) Please note: APP Jewelry Standards for Initial Piercings	Initial dues: $200 Annual Renewal Dues: $200
	Apply to be an APP Corporate Sponsor

Right to Refusal — The Association of Professional Piercers (APP), its Board of Directors and Officers, reserve the right to accept or refuse any Sponsorship or proposed Sponsorship of the organization and any of its events, or offerings, at its sole discretion. The APP reserves the right to discontinue Sponsorships of the organization and any of its events, or offerings, and return any contributions made for any reason.
Sponsorship & Contribution Approval — The Association of Professional Piercers (APP), its Board of Directors and Officers, make the final decision about accepting a contribution; a declined contribution may affect your Conference Tier level qualification or Sponsor standing with the APP and its events or offerings.