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6 years ago
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Blackpawstudios1 member! This ties into my other journal, but it's just a quick list of rules regarding the art that I do.
Please note, if you currently have a piece I'm working on - this does not affect you unless you're being impatient.
Also note that I reserve the right to change my T.O.S. at any time.
That out of the way, let's start.
1. I have the right to refuse service. This includes, but is not limited to - changing lineart of an anthro character to a human, having had poor experiences with you in the past, or a very complex character (though this also falls under rule 3).
2. If I refuse to work on your piece because of prior experiences, I will not sell my services to you unless you give me valid reason. In other words, if you were an ass to me, you have to prove to me you aren't an ass anymore before I do a piece for you.
3. If your character is overly complicated, there may be a surcharge should I accept. This is all completely subjective, but you'd only be looking at maybe a $.50 surcharge if that is the case.
4. When accepting a YCH (or Your Character Here) I need a reference of your character, not just a vivid description. However, if you only have a description, but still want the YCH, I'll have to do a custom for you first as a separate commission with it's own separate charge.
5. I have the right to terminate service and provide a refund at mine, or your request. However, if it is at your request, please know that after I've made base edits (if applicable) or have began coloring only 75% of your refund will be returned. If I'm nearly finished coloring and you request a refund, you will recieve 50% of your money back. Any time after that, and your request will be declined. Though this is a rule that I very seldom enforce and will probably only do so if you've been rushing me or just in general been a thorn in my side.
6. Any base edits needed will be discussed prior to accepting a piece. If I accept, but your piece needs line edits, please understand that you will be responsible for paying the "Base Edit Fee" which is variable and depends on the piece.
7. When commissioning a Custom, please understand that I am limited to bases that are usually Pay to Use, so getting to your particular custom may take some time. As of writing this, I have one base I'm still looking for because Lucario references are really hard to find. Who knew?
8. Please be patient! I can't stress this one enough. I love doing art, it's fun for me. So it hurts a little when I'm rushed around because I don't know that you have a time frame or you're just an impatient person. The more you rush me, the less tolerance I have for you and your piece before I ultimately throw a halfhearted version of what could've been really good at you and hope you go away. Which I hate to say, but it does happen. I love to put as much time as possible into each piece, so that each piece turns out it's best for you. That being said, the more patient you are with me, the better your piece will look.
9. While I no longer work full-time, the latter half of this rule still stands: "If it takes more than a month, I try to do an extra piece at no extra charge for you to make it up to you. If I get swamped, I'll try to post a journal so you know that I may need a few more days. Otherwise, I may give you a rough estimate. The best way to keep up is to follow my Trello."
10. If using another person's character or characters, I reserve the right to browse all parties involved galleries or note all parties involved to ensure that permission has been granted from all users involved. This is absolute. My only, and I mean ONLY exceptions to this rule is if it is a gift piece for another user or you are using you significant other's piece as part of/for a gift. You have to link me to their page, if they don't have an FA, any social media account is fine. No social media? Can't use them. It's that simple.
I think that's everything. Sorry for the rules, it's more for me to remember how I need to be more active and response here, but I wanted to add the few rules that'll probably tone down as time goes on so you know, and so I don't forget that I don't have to tolerate douchebags demanding their piece in a week.
By the way, if you do have a deadline - tell me. I'll make you my top priority so your piece is done by your deadline. I would prefer you tell me 3-4 weeks in advance, but I can work with 1 or 2 ^^
Please note, if you currently have a piece I'm working on - this does not affect you unless you're being impatient.
Also note that I reserve the right to change my T.O.S. at any time.
That out of the way, let's start.
1. I have the right to refuse service. This includes, but is not limited to - changing lineart of an anthro character to a human, having had poor experiences with you in the past, or a very complex character (though this also falls under rule 3).
2. If I refuse to work on your piece because of prior experiences, I will not sell my services to you unless you give me valid reason. In other words, if you were an ass to me, you have to prove to me you aren't an ass anymore before I do a piece for you.
3. If your character is overly complicated, there may be a surcharge should I accept. This is all completely subjective, but you'd only be looking at maybe a $.50 surcharge if that is the case.
4. When accepting a YCH (or Your Character Here) I need a reference of your character, not just a vivid description. However, if you only have a description, but still want the YCH, I'll have to do a custom for you first as a separate commission with it's own separate charge.
5. I have the right to terminate service and provide a refund at mine, or your request. However, if it is at your request, please know that after I've made base edits (if applicable) or have began coloring only 75% of your refund will be returned. If I'm nearly finished coloring and you request a refund, you will recieve 50% of your money back. Any time after that, and your request will be declined. Though this is a rule that I very seldom enforce and will probably only do so if you've been rushing me or just in general been a thorn in my side.
6. Any base edits needed will be discussed prior to accepting a piece. If I accept, but your piece needs line edits, please understand that you will be responsible for paying the "Base Edit Fee" which is variable and depends on the piece.
7. When commissioning a Custom, please understand that I am limited to bases that are usually Pay to Use, so getting to your particular custom may take some time. As of writing this, I have one base I'm still looking for because Lucario references are really hard to find. Who knew?
8. Please be patient! I can't stress this one enough. I love doing art, it's fun for me. So it hurts a little when I'm rushed around because I don't know that you have a time frame or you're just an impatient person. The more you rush me, the less tolerance I have for you and your piece before I ultimately throw a halfhearted version of what could've been really good at you and hope you go away. Which I hate to say, but it does happen. I love to put as much time as possible into each piece, so that each piece turns out it's best for you. That being said, the more patient you are with me, the better your piece will look.
9. While I no longer work full-time, the latter half of this rule still stands: "If it takes more than a month, I try to do an extra piece at no extra charge for you to make it up to you. If I get swamped, I'll try to post a journal so you know that I may need a few more days. Otherwise, I may give you a rough estimate. The best way to keep up is to follow my Trello."
10. If using another person's character or characters, I reserve the right to browse all parties involved galleries or note all parties involved to ensure that permission has been granted from all users involved. This is absolute. My only, and I mean ONLY exceptions to this rule is if it is a gift piece for another user or you are using you significant other's piece as part of/for a gift. You have to link me to their page, if they don't have an FA, any social media account is fine. No social media? Can't use them. It's that simple.
I think that's everything. Sorry for the rules, it's more for me to remember how I need to be more active and response here, but I wanted to add the few rules that'll probably tone down as time goes on so you know, and so I don't forget that I don't have to tolerate douchebags demanding their piece in a week.
By the way, if you do have a deadline - tell me. I'll make you my top priority so your piece is done by your deadline. I would prefer you tell me 3-4 weeks in advance, but I can work with 1 or 2 ^^
