• TERMS OF SERVICE •
TERMS OF SERVICE LAST EDITED 2/13/2019.
By commissioning me you acknowledge these things.
I will NOT remind people to read this, I will just assume people already have, as it is the responsibility of the commissioner.
Newly updated things will be italicized until the next update.
A link to this page will be visible on my commission price pages, adoptables pages/submissions, and on my profiles for easy access.
I will NOT remind people to read this, I will just assume people already have, as it is the responsibility of the commissioner.
Newly updated things will be italicized until the next update.
A link to this page will be visible on my commission price pages, adoptables pages/submissions, and on my profiles for easy access.
TL;DR
(a really basic rundown on the important stuff, not a substitute for all of that text below!)
Paypal USD via invoice, unless otherwise specified.
Credit me when posting art / adoptables / etc. by me.
Don't edit my art, even if you commissioned or bought it. Little details are fine if you ask first.
Don't redline my sketches without asking.
I can do NSFW art.
Turnaround time varies from a few days to a month or more. Check my queue for a good idea.
You are eligible for a full refund if 4 weeks or more have passed. Otherwise, you may be eligible for a partial refund.
GENERAL
TURNAROUND TIME & DEADLINES
EDITS
USAGE
REFUNDS
PAYMENT
CONDUCT
ADOPTABLES / DESIGNS
ADOPTABLES BASES
- I reserve the right to refuse any commission.
- I reserve the right to cancel and refund any commission.
- I will not draw ANYTHING on my "Won't Do" list; if you are unsure of whether something fits in that category, just ask.
- I reserve the rights to all of my work.
- Do not claim my art as your own.
- Do not remove my signature.
- Reposting non-commissioned art is fine IF you credit me!
- Commissions are for personal use only UNLESS SPECIALLY REQUESTED! I will gladly work something out with you for stickers/tee shirts/etc.
- I do not send usually WIPs for pieces under $10 or artistic liberty custom designs. If you'd like one, please ask! This may slow the commission process down a little bit, however.
- I do NSFW art, usually for a little extra. If interested, please go to my NSFW / EXPLICIT RULES page.
- Please do NOT contact me if you have offensive content on your blog / page / immediate web presence. It is very difficult for me to confront people about these things due to my illnesses. I do not want to associate with people that have racist / homophobic / transphobic / ableist / etc. content easily accessible. I will usually attempt to give a warning about this content but cannot guarantee it.
- Occasionally, I may have my girlfriend (Gray) fill in for me and respond for me. Her responses will be directly approved BY ME. This is for accessibility reasons, as I have debilitating illnesses that can and do prevent me from communicating when communication is necessary. This hasn't happened before, but it could happen. If I ever need to do this, it will be done at my discretion.
- I can change / update my terms of service at any time without warning. This will typically illicit a notification (journal, post, etc.) but minor changes won't be announced. Edits will be italicized as of 10/24/2016.
- My art is NOT to be traced, not by anyone, INCLUDING the commissioner. I could, for example, do lineart for the client to use and color in, but this must be discussed with me beforehand.
- I will NEVER trace another person's art. I would gladly do a redraw of a movie scene, or reimagine a piece of art in my own way (ideally with permission), but I will never trace.
- I will NEVER blatantly copy someone else's style. I will gladly work with a piece for inspiration (e.g., "I love the way this artist draws hips, if you could draw them that way it'd be nice") but I will never copy someone's art.
- I may do commissions slightly out of order. Usually this means I may finish an icon before I finish a ref sheet, for example. If this happens then it'll usually be something small like that. Progress can be viewed on my Trello.
TURNAROUND TIME & DEADLINES
- Commissions can take anywhere from a few days to a month or more. The time frame varies depending on my current health and queue. If you have any questions about the time frame, just ask!
- In the event of something that could significantly delay commissions (poor health swing, personal crises, holidays, etc.) I will try my best to update my social media regarding the delay.
- My general schedule is on my SCHEDULE page for a good idea of what times I work on art.
- My queue is available on Trello and is relatively up to date but often will not list every detail.
- I can work with deadlines, just ask me; for deadlines under 1 week I may charge accordingly.
EDITS
- As the design owner, you are allowed to make any changes to the design itself that you desire unless otherwise requested by me.
- You are allowed to edit the art slightly (eye color, small markings, altering color, etc.) but you must credit me for the original design and mention the edits.
- For adoptables, any further edits to the original file is not allowed, except by me as requested. I cannot guarantee my ability to edit any given adoptable design.
- For custom designs, any further edits to the original is not allowed unless you specifically request the .PSD file and get the edit approved by me.
- Do not 'redline' (sketch over) / change colors on my art without my approval. It upsets me to see my art edited without being asked first. I won't bite and will almost certainly say yes!
- For custom designs, I will do up to 2 major edits (complete design overhaul, pose change, etc.) and 3 minor edits (markings, tail shape, body type, etc.). Any further edits are subject to additional fees, depending on size and time elapsed. I will not do large edits once something has already been approved! (change posing, completely different body markings, etc.)
- For non-design commissions, I will do up to 1 major edit and 2 minor edits. Any edit due to my misreading of a reference is free. Any further edits are subject to additional fees, depending on size and time elapsed. I will not do large edits once something has already been approved! (change posing, different outfit, etc.)
- If you have purchased a non-design commission within the past 3 months and have changed the design of your character within reason, I can update the design in the commission for roughly somewhere between $3 - $10. I won't add major body parts, but I can add markings, change species, tweak palettes, etc. This is subject to my access to the .PSD file, and not guaranteed.
USAGE
- Commissions, trades, and gifts are for personal use ONLY. I'm definitely willing to work something out with you if you wanted something for other kinds of uses, but please let me know!
- Commissions, trades, and gifts for other people are NOT for free or public use UNLESS SPECIFIED! Only the recipient of the art is free to use it.
- Reposting commissions by either the commissioner or character/pet/etc. owner is always alright, but please credit back to me.
REFUNDS
- You can ask to be refunded if the commission is not past the sketch stage OR if 4 weeks have passed since the commission has been paid for. If it meets one of these criteria, the commission will be refunded in full.
- If a commission is beyond the sketch stage and needs to be cancelled, the refund will be a percentage of the total commission price.
- If the lineart is finished, I can refund 40%.
- If the flat colors are done, I can refund 20%.
- If the piece is finished OR getting final touches, there will be no refund.
- If a commission is cancelled, you are NOT permitted to use the portion that was finished.
- In the event that a commission is completed and sent, and then the commissioner requests a 'charge-back' via Paypal without discussing it with me beforehand, I will revoke any of the commissioner's rights to the art. Should this happen, you forfeit any rights to the art / character design (if applicable). I may repurpose the lineart or resell the design. A link to this page is available on every commission invoice, and by commissioning me the commissioner is fully aware of this policy.
- I'm a really generous person that wants my art to make people happy! If you are unhappy with something, please discuss it with me before taking any drastic measures! Obviously I cannot enforce this, but if something about the commission isn't up to standard I would be more than happy to work out an alternative or even grant a refund / partial refund depending on the situation. The above statement is mostly a safeguard against scammers--not against people that genuinely would like a refund for any valid reason. That being said, this hasn't happened and I strive for good customer service so that it never will!
PAYMENT
- I send invoices through PayPal (USD), so please have an email address ready for me to send it to.
- For commissions or adoptables sales under $5 I may give you my paypal.me link instead. Please pay using the "Goods and Services" option.
- I accept tips!
- I am open to discussing payment plans for pieces above $50.
CONDUCT
- Do not be racist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist, etc. anywhere around my account. (e.g., profile, submission comments, commission forms)
- Do not show me characters that are labelled h*rm, c*ntboy, f*ta, or any other transphobic, racist, or fetishistic term UNLESS you can reclaim them yourself. If this happens I will may not say anything out of fear for my safety.
- Don't be rude to me or other commissioners; I may not get involved out of fear.
ADOPTABLES / DESIGNS
- Do NOT claim the art OR design as your own. Please credit back to me.
- Credit is required for the first repost/character page of a bought adoptable or custom design, but NOT any subsequent art or design changes. However, you are still allowed and encouraged to credit back to me.
- Do not resell for more than you paid!
- If there is additional art to go with the design, you are allowed to reprice the design WITH the art so long as it still doesn't exceed more than was spent on it.
ADOPTABLES BASES
- In general, please follow my basic rules surrounding for-sale adoptables bases. These will be outlined wherever I sell adoptables bases.
- Credit is required. (@barksona on Furaffinity, Tumblr, Twitter, Facebook, or a link back to this website).
- You can create adoptables and premade designs for any currency, real or digital.
- Do not claim the bases as your own.
- Do not distribute to other people (unless bought for them and noted either with payment or directly through me).
- Do not use for commercial products. (e.g. tee shirts, stickers, website advertising.)
- Do not use for commissions / paid YCHs.
- For full rules on what is allowed / isn't allowed, please refer to the actual posting of the base since it may vary.