Terms of Service

By commissioning me for custom artwork, you are agreeing to the terms of service outlined below:

I. GENERAL DISCLAIMERS

  • Disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated and your commission will be cancelled if it occurs.

  • The terms outlined here may vary slightly depending on the type of commission.

II. PAYMENT & FEES

  • Payment is due in full after the initial sketch. Commission won’t be finished until payment has been received.

  • Sketch commissions will need to be paid in full upfront.

  • Payment is done through PayPal invoice using USD.

  • Additional fees will be charged for excessive or major revisions (see “Revisions” below).

III. CLIENT OBLIGATIONS

  • Write in a clear and concise manner when reaching out for a commission, please state the type of commission and any relevant details to process your commission in a timely manner/avoid unnecessary back and forths.

  • If possible, provide reference images of the character/subject.

  • Assume responsibility for any important information and clear descriptions/references you fail to provide me that results in my inability to complete your commission to your full satisfaction.

  • Carefully read through the ToS and Commission Information.

IV. PROCESS & WORK SCHEDULE

  • I will send over a sketch for approval before continuing the commission. I will accept one complete revision at the sketch stage.

  • I will show WIPs via email or preferred communication channel throughout the commission process. (My main ways of contact are: Email, Twitter, DeviantArt and Discord)

  • Sketch and subsequent in-progress shots will initially be sent as low-res, watermarked images.

  • Commission timing may vary depending on complexity, averaging 7-14 days for completion.

  • I will always do my best to complete your commission within a timely manner, but please understand that sometimes situations outside my control might cause a delay in completing your commission. I will notify you as soon as possible of any issues that come up to keep you informed.

V. REVISIONS

  • One major revision and multiple minor revisions are allowed in the sketch phase and are covered in the commission price.

  • A limited number of minor revisions are allowed in coloring/painting stage and are covered in the commission price.

  • Excessive minor revisions to the point that forward progress on the work has halted will incur additional fees.

  • Revisions due to my own negligence are free.

  • Additional major revisions will incur additional fees.

  • It is up to my discretion as to what constitutes minor and major revisions.

  • Sketch commissions aren’t eligible for revisions.

VI. COPYRIGHT & USAGE POLICY

  • I, the artist, retain the rights over any commissioned works.

  • I reserve the right to post the commissioned work on my social media. I can make exceptions if politely asked with a valid reason. Example: “It’s for a friend’s birthday, please don’t post it before XYZ date, I want it to be a surprise”.

  • I reserve the right to stream, record, and upload videos of the creation of the artwork.

  • Any characters portrayed in the commissioned work remain copyrighted to their rightful owners.

  • The final product is strictly for your personal use only, unless you purchase commercial rights.

  • You must credit and link back to me/tag me when sharing or using the commissioned work.

  • For commercial use, you must purchase the rights from me at 400% the original price.

You may use or edit the commissioned work in the following ways:

  • Print the work for personal use.

  • Crop and/or resize the image for use as an avatar, header, video thumbnail, etc.

  • Use the artwork as reference for a study.

  • Post the artwork on social media, with credit to me clearly visible.

You may NOT use or edit the commissioned work in the following ways:

  • Claim the artwork as yours.

  • Remove my watermark/signature.

  • Paint over or otherwise alter the artwork in ways not covered under the allowed uses above.

  • Color in my sketches or lineart.

  • Use the commissioned piece in any technology related to NFTs, cryptocurrency, or AI.

  • Reproduce the work commercially without purchasing the rights from me.

VII. CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS

  • Once the final product is approved, a refund is not permitted.

  • You may cancel the commission any time, after which I will issue a refund equivalent to the amount of work not done.

  • I reserve the right to cancel and refund the money for your commission at any time.

  • You may not file a chargeback against me after you have given approval of the artwork.

VIII. WHAT YOU RECEIVE

  • You will receive the following after client approvals at the appropriate stages of the commission process. Final artwork is always sent as 350 DPI PNGs unless another resolution/file type is requested:

  • WIP watermarked pieces in low resolution.

  • Final artwork sent to your email (and/or preferred communication channel), both single color background and transparent.

  • Sketch and lineart commissions only apply to white color background.

  • Sketch and lineart commissions do not apply to receiving WIP pieces.