Terms of Service
1. GENERAL TERMS
-
Complex artwork may include a subtle signature
-
I reserve the right to record, describe, or otherwise use the process of creating the work in my own promotional material.
-
Prices are subject to change based on demand.
-
I have the right to reject any order that I do not feel comfortable drawing for any reason.
2. PAYMENT
-
All prices and payments are USD and I accept payments through Paypal.
-
Commissions can be paid either 100% upfront or split 50% upfront and 50% after sketch approval.
-
Please do not send any form of payment before receiving approval and confirmation of the work to be done.
3. PROCESS AND DELIVERY
-
I will notify you when I have started on your commission. Once the work begins I can no longer offer a full refund on your commission (see point 7 further below for more infoformation on refunds)
-
While I’m working on your commission I will communicate with you to make sure the work is coming along to your taste. The number of check ins depends on the complexity of the work and what you prefer. Feel free to let me know if want more involvement in the process of your commission.
-
Work in progress images received from me will likely be smaller or lower resolution, than the finished product. They may also be watermarked.
-
The time it takes to finish your commission will vary based on factors such as health, the complexity of the commissioned piece, other work I’ve taken on. Please be patient and feel free to reach out if you have questions about the timeline of the work.
-
If anything comes up that will slow the progress of the initially estimated delivery time I will let you know as soon as possible.
-
Once the piece is finished you will receive the full-resolution image.
4. REVISIONS
-
Barring a mistake or misunderstanding by me, any major revisions to previously approved aspects of the work will incur an additional charge dependent on the complexity of the change. This is particularly in later stages of the work.
5. COPYRIGHT / USAGE POLICY
-
I, Corvidry (the artist), claim the rights to the produced drawing, not the buyer. This means that I am allowed to use the copyrighted artwork to:
-
Promote myself with it everywhere
-
Publish books with it (artbooks, etc.)
-
Display it everywhere to my liking (website, social media, etc.)
-
Post it online wherever I want
-
-
The buyer is allowed to:
-
Use the commissioned piece for personal use unless agreed otherwise (you can upload it on all your social media profiles, forums, etc.)
-
Print the artwork and claim the character(s) as their own, but not the artwork itself.
-
Use the artwork to promote themselves. You are not forced to give me credit when you post it but it is very appreciated.
-
Use the artwork on their Youtube channel and in monetized videos as long as the artwork itself is not the main subject for the earnings.
-
-
The following is considered copyright infringement:
-
Reproducing/using the copyrighted artwork commercially – means making money off it in any way.
-
Claiming the artwork as your own
-
Removing my signature from the artwork
-
Altering the artwork without my consent
-
-
I reserve the full rights to the image and its use/distribution unless otherwise agreed upon (rights to the image for your own non-personal use may be purchased at any time).
6. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
-
I will do everything I can to make my customers happy!
-
If you have a problem with anything in regards to the commissioned piece please tell me right away so we can solve the problem together.
-
I am willing to adjust some of my terms for your needs provided you ask about it before I start on your commission. For example, I am willing to discuss not posting the artwork on social media or using it in specific ways.
7. REFUND / CANCELLATION POLICY
-
Once the work for the commission begins the buyer is no longer entitled to a full refund. Partial refunds may be claimed dependent on the amount of work completed.
-
If for any reason I am unable to start your commission you will receive a full refund.
-
If you cancel your order before I started it, you can get a full refund.
-
If you are getting a refund, do not request a Paypal chargeback. I will initiate the refund process myself.
-
If you request a chargeback at any point you will lose all previously described rights to the commissioned piece and I will have the full right to profit further from it in any way. I will not accept future commissions from buyers who do this.
If the buyer breaks any of the points stated above they will lose all the previously mentioned rights to the commissioned artwork created by me, Corvidry (the artist), and I will maintain the right to profit further from the commissioned artwork in any way I see fit. If you have a problem with any of these statements, they may be changed if discussed with me prior to paying your commissioned piece.
What will you receive?
-
Drafts/mockups that you will review to determine which one will be the final drawing. (Depending on the complexity of the commission there might be fewer or more drafts)
-
Sketch and/or final sketches that you must accept before I continue the work
-
Insight and involvement in color palette to be used (depending on the complexity of the commissioned piece)
-
Full-resolution file (at 300 DPI or higher) of final drawing.
-
My undying appreciation for your support