This journal entry is a list of the terms that you must accept, before requesting a free story commission.

For the purposes of these terms, "you" are referred to as "the commissioner", and the commissioned writer is referred to as "Logan".

Please remember that the story commission is free, so you're getting a free commission.
In return, the following terms aren't unreasonable; just detailed to prevent later problems.

About Cover Images

For Logan to take on a free commission, the commissioner MUST provide an image that Logan can use for the story cover image. You can see examples of these images in Logan's gallery:

https://www.furaffinity.net/gallery/logangreypaw/

Logan can edit the image to suit the format, however, it must be a reasonably high quality illustration to begin.

You must have the necessary usage rights to allow for the image to be used in this way. Logan will link to the artist when the story is posted, if necessary as part of their terms.

The commissioner's cover image will no longer be used in a "filed off" situation (see below), however, Logan may commission a new image which may be somewhat similar (just without uniquely recognisable elements).

Your usage terms for the created stories

All stories that are created as part of free commissions are intended for the commissioner's personal enjoyment, and that of their followers and Logan's followers.

The commissioner may post their commissioned story to their gallery. They can use them as they wish in other locations online, however, they may not use them for any venture that brings in revenue (they can't sell them or use them to earn money). They also can't edit them for sale, e.g. they can't swap out the character names and claim this is not the original work.

They must also credit Logan anywhere you post/use the story, with a link back to FA or similar, clearly stating that Logan Greypaw is the writer.

The commissioner does not have the right to insist that story is removed/deleted from Logan's gallery or similar places. However, you may still request this, and Logan will consider it if it won't cause disruption. In this case, Logan would replace the story with a "filed off" version (see below).

Logan's usage terms for the created stories

Logan will post the stories to his gallery and potentially other places online, and will link to the commissioner where appropriate.

"Filing off" (VERY IMPORTANT)

Logan reserves the right to "file off" the story for his own future use. In this case, he would create another version of the story where he swaps out the character's names and any unique, identifying features in the text. Additionally, Logan would use a different cover image, of a similar design, that removes identifying elements. This would result in a new version of the story that has no connection to the commissioner, and can be used by Logan as-he-sees-fit.

You consent that Logan could then use this new "filed off" version of the text for any purpose, e.g., collected into an anthology volume and sold for financial gain.

Final Notes

Please be sure you read these terms in full; they will be sent to every commissioner, and by requesting a free commission, you're agreeing to them.

This page was last edited on 19/9/2022.