Terms of Service
Content
Process
Payment
Rights
The client may: (unless commercial use of the work has been discussed and other terms have been agreed upon)
The artist may: (unless commercial use of the work has been discussed and other terms have been agreed upon)
- Scientific illustration: I am happy to draw any species as long as sufficient, accurate reference images or specimens are made available. I am happy to draw from life if a specimen is shipped to me and the client covers the resulting shipping (and return) cost.
- Character and scenery art: Most content should be fine. Dark, upsetting, or adult themes are typically acceptable. Likewise, I am almost always happy to draw any character, regardless of gender, species and so on, unless I specify otherwise in set pose commissions (YCHs) for instance. Complex designs and mechanical character designs, environments, or architecture are also acceptable, but will result in higher price. Although I am almost always open, I reserve the right to refuse any subject.
Process
- Beginning: The client contacts me with their idea to receive a quote. After we decide on a price, given I am open for the type of commission requested, I will send the client their paypal invoice.
- Sketch: I will then sketch the piece out for the client to appraise and make major changes if necessary.
- Updates (if applicable): Then, depending on the complexity of the work, the client may be contacted with further updates where they may request any minor edits. However, I will not change the fundamental layout of the piece/restart at this stage unless paid extra to do so. If this is the case, the expense will be decided together.
- Completion: The client is contacted when the final piece is finished, and payment is due within 3 days after completion. With simpler works such as colored or simple sketches, the client receives the finished work immediately, and can then request minor changes.
Payment
- Invoice: Payment takes place via PayPal invoice, which I send after agreeing on the price and starting to work. The client may pay at any time during the working process, whether that be at the beginning, when the piece is finished, or after sketch approval. However, payment must arrive within 3 days after completion.
- Refunds: If the client decides to call off a commission which is already underway, or is unsatisfied with the work despite editing, they are entitled to a refund, the maximum of which is 50% of the price paid. Depending on how much work has gone into the work already, the amount I am able to refund may be less. If I am forced to call off a commission for any reason, regardless of how much work has already gone into it, the commissioner receives a 100% refund.
- Commercial use: For work intended for commercial use (books, company advertisements, merchandise etc), additional conditions in terms of rights and pricing will be agreed upon on a case to case basis. For example, if the client wishes for me to relinquish my copyright permanently, the price will be multiplied by a factor of around 7. Depending on duration, this may be less. For the printing of my work in books or zines, I may request a fraction of gross sales (typically around 3 to 5%). These cases are complex and I urge clients to discuss these details with me. If a work has already been completed and commercial use is desired after all, this can almost certainly be arranged retrospectively.
Rights
The client may: (unless commercial use of the work has been discussed and other terms have been agreed upon)
- Crop work in order to use it as an icon etc, as long as credit in the form of a link back to my page (my web page, FA, or Twitter) is given to me in the profile or a similar location near where the cropped version is used.
- Upload work to online galleries, social media etc. as long as I am credited for the art with a link back to my page (my web page, FA, or Twitter).
- Print work for personal use only (posters, badges, photobooks etc.)
The artist may: (unless commercial use of the work has been discussed and other terms have been agreed upon)
- Display work in online and real galleries, as well as sell prints or books that include the work etc, unless the commissioner explicitly wishes for the work to remain private or if I have relinquished my copyright (in the case of some commercial commissions). If any of these enterprises profit me (for instance: gallery admission fees or book sales income), I must credit the commissioner by name in the book/gallery or somewhere comparable.
- Use work to advertise myself.
These terms and conditions are subject to change (last updated 31.10.19)
Please don't hesitate to let me know if there are any questions or concerns via email or social media. I am always happy to accept advice or possible improvements.
I‘d like to thank you very much for reading this document attentively.
Please don't hesitate to let me know if there are any questions or concerns via email or social media. I am always happy to accept advice or possible improvements.
I‘d like to thank you very much for reading this document attentively.