Terms of Service
Content
Most content should be fine. Dark/upsetting/suggestive themes are typically acceptable. For scientific illustration, I am happy to draw any species as long as sufficient, accurate reference images are provided. 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 environments are also acceptable, but will result in higher price. Although I am almost always open, I reserve the right to refuse a subject.
Process
After I've approved your idea I will send you your paypal invoice, then sketch the piece out for you to appraise and make major changes if necessary. Then, throughout the process you may to be contacted with updates (the number of which depends on the complexity of the work). With every update, you may request any minor changes you'd like, however I will not change the fundamental layout of the piece/ restart unless paid extra to do so. If this is the case, we will decide on the expense together. You will be contacted when the final piece is finished, and payment is due max. 3 days after completion. With simpler works such as colored or simple sketches, you will receive the finished work immediately, and can then request minor changes. There won’t be intermittent updates in this case.
Payment
I will consider the idea and the desired style, and name a price. Payment takes place via PayPal invoice, which I send after agreeing on the price and starting to work. The commissioner may pay at any time during the working process, whether that be at the beginning, when the piece if finished, or after sketch approval. However, payment must arrive within 3 days after completion. Refunds are possible after I have announced the piece as finished, and the commissioner is still unhappy with the result even after a final round of editing. If the commissioner is still not happy with the result at this point, they are entitled to a refund of half the price paid (for example, a 50€ painting will entitle one to a 25€ refund). If the commissioner decides to cancel a commission that has already begun, regardless of the stage at which the work is, the maximum refund remains 50%, but may be lower depending on how much work has already gone into it. If work has begun, there will be charge. If I, as the artist, am forced to call off a commission (for any reason) after it has been paid for, regardless of how much work has already gone into it, the commissioner receives a 100% refund.
Rights
The commissioner may:
The artist may:
Most content should be fine. Dark/upsetting/suggestive themes are typically acceptable. For scientific illustration, I am happy to draw any species as long as sufficient, accurate reference images are provided. 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 environments are also acceptable, but will result in higher price. Although I am almost always open, I reserve the right to refuse a subject.
Process
After I've approved your idea I will send you your paypal invoice, then sketch the piece out for you to appraise and make major changes if necessary. Then, throughout the process you may to be contacted with updates (the number of which depends on the complexity of the work). With every update, you may request any minor changes you'd like, however I will not change the fundamental layout of the piece/ restart unless paid extra to do so. If this is the case, we will decide on the expense together. You will be contacted when the final piece is finished, and payment is due max. 3 days after completion. With simpler works such as colored or simple sketches, you will receive the finished work immediately, and can then request minor changes. There won’t be intermittent updates in this case.
Payment
I will consider the idea and the desired style, and name a price. Payment takes place via PayPal invoice, which I send after agreeing on the price and starting to work. The commissioner may pay at any time during the working process, whether that be at the beginning, when the piece if finished, or after sketch approval. However, payment must arrive within 3 days after completion. Refunds are possible after I have announced the piece as finished, and the commissioner is still unhappy with the result even after a final round of editing. If the commissioner is still not happy with the result at this point, they are entitled to a refund of half the price paid (for example, a 50€ painting will entitle one to a 25€ refund). If the commissioner decides to cancel a commission that has already begun, regardless of the stage at which the work is, the maximum refund remains 50%, but may be lower depending on how much work has already gone into it. If work has begun, there will be charge. If I, as the artist, am forced to call off a commission (for any reason) after it has been paid for, regardless of how much work has already gone into it, the commissioner receives a 100% refund.
Rights
The commissioner may:
- Crop work in order to use it as an icon etc, as long as full 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. The commissioner may not use work for commercial venues (including in books, papers, website banners etc.), unless this is agreed upon before the commission process, as payment must then be adjusted accordingly. If a work has already been completed, and commercial use is desired, please contact me to discuss this. This can almost certainly be arranged.
The artist may:
- 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 02.08.19)
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.
