terms of service
Below are my Terms of Service in regards to illustration commissions.
1. General Information
1.1 The Illustrator provides custom artwork commissions as per the Client’s requests.
1.2 The commission must be discussed and agreed upon through email, including specific details such as concept, size, medium, and delivery format.
1.3 The Illustrator reserves the right to refuse any commission request. (A general list of non-negotiables is given at the bottom of the page)
2. Pricing and Payment
2.1 All prices are quoted in GBP (£) and may vary depending on the complexity and requirements of the commission.
2.2 A non-refundable deposit of 50% is required upfront before the work begins.
2.3 Full payment is required upon completion of the artwork before the final, high-resolution file is delivered to the Client.
2.4 Payments can be made via bank transfer or equivalent donation on the 'Buy me a coffee' page linked on Carrd.
2.5 The Client is responsible for any transaction fees or charges incurred during payment.
3. Process and Timeline
3.1 The Illustrator will provide updates throughout the process, including preliminary sketches or drafts for approval if requested to do so.
3.2 The estimated turnaround time for the commission will be discussed before starting. Timeframes may vary depending on the complexity of the artwork and the Illustrator's availability.
3.3 Delays may occur due to unforeseen circumstances. The Client will be notified in the event of any significant delays.
4. Revisions and Feedback
4.1 The Illustrator offers two free revisions during the sketch phase for rendered artwork. Any additional revisions beyond this will incur an additional fee of 50% of the total payment per revision.
4.2 Major changes requested after the approval of the final draft may incur extra charges or a new commission to be paid for, depending on the effort it would take to complete those.
4.3 Minor adjustments after the completion of the artwork are allowed at the discretion of the Illustrator.
5. Copyright and Usage Rights
5.1 The Illustrator retains all copyright to the commissioned artwork, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.
5.2 The Client receives a non-exclusive, personal use license to display the artwork for non-commercial purposes.
5.3 Commercial rights (e.g., for merchandise, branding, resale) are not included unless specifically negotiated and will incur an additional fee. This includes NFT and AI training-related usage.
5.4 The Illustrator reserves the right to use the commissioned artwork for portfolio purposes, self-promotion, or posting on social media, unless the Client explicitly requests privacy or confidentiality.
6. Cancellations and Refunds
6.1 If the Client cancels the commission after work has begun, the deposit is non-refundable, and any progress on the artwork will remain with the Illustrator.
6.2 The Illustrator reserves the right to cancel a commission at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or inappropriate behavior from the Client. In such cases, a partial refund may be provided depending on the amount of work completed.
6.3 No refunds will be issued once the final artwork is completed and delivered.
7. Delivery and File Formats
7.1 Upon completion and receipt of full payment, the final artwork will be delivered to the Client in the agreed format (e.g., JPEG, PNG, PSD, etc.).
7.2 The Client may in some cases be able to contact The Illustrator at a later date for additional file versions, but this is not guaranteed to be possible.
7.3 For physical commissions, the Client is responsible for shipping costs, which will be calculated and included in the final invoice. The Illustrator is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipping or local taxes upon delivery.
8. Liability and Disclaimers
8.1 The Illustrator is not liable for any damages, losses, or issues that arise from the Client’s use or misuse of the commissioned artwork.
8.2 The Illustrator makes no guarantees regarding the suitability of the artwork for any specific purpose beyond what was agreed upon in the commission brief.
9. Amendments to Terms
9.1 The Illustrator reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Any changes will be communicated to the Client before future commissions.
10. Agreement to Terms
By commissioning the Illustrator, the Client acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Service.
Non negotiables
Will not draw:
Heavy gore (anything beyond fresh fighting/surface damage wounds)
Noncon content (NSFW or else) or extreme paraphilia related art
Anything related to hate groups or speech towards another group or individual
Any political or religious extremism related content, as well as real cult-related work
Anything furry or anthro related, mainly because I have never drawn any before
Anything in an art style other than my own or exact recreations of other artwork
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Will draw:
NSFW content and artistic nudity, depending on the type and my comfort level with depicting it
Some anthro features such as cat ears if the character is still 99% humanoid in nature
Self inserts, OCs, fanart and any fandom content if it doesn't violate any above non negotiables
Dark themes such as addiction, harm to self and death, depending on the context and reasoning
LGBT characters and all pairings and body types that may come with that, NSFW or else
Fictional and real religious themed art, be it Orthodox or Pagan, as long as it is not hateful
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For further inquiries, feel free to email me at the address below or DM me on Discord.Email: [email protected]
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