These are my Artist Terms of Service. I will now list, by type of work, what my terms are.
First off, what won't I do in anything?
That's an interesting question, since I've been known to hit some big extremes. Though there are two things I don't think I'll ever really feel myself capable of doing.
Scat which is on the list for most artists...
Diapers on adult furs. Just kinda creeps me out. (Shocker!)
Preferred payment is actually GooglePay, but I can also accept PayPal...
Payment is also expected up front on visual commissions.
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Visual Commission Terms of Service
The information contained within your initial request for a commission is known as the agreement of content which is what I will use to quote you on how much, and will be referencing over and over again in order to make your commission.
It is your duty as the commissioner to ensure your agreement of content is complete and suits your needs, and where you decide how much or how little freedom I have in the content. Sketches will be provided based on the complexity of the piece, and your specifications.
The agreement of content is also the boundaries within what you can revise. If you attempt to make changes to your commission that are outside of the agreement of content either before the finish, or after, it may result in additional charges. Within is always free.
For those of you confused, here's an example:
Agreement: "I want my character (example ref) getting themselves reamed by tentacles, use every hole!"
Upon finishing... "Actually, I wanted the tentacles to be neon green, and not see through!"
This was something not within the agreement of content, but not a hugely difficult fix, but I may ask for a small amount to correct this.
However, if upon finishing... "You missed (obscure content on my ref sheet,) could you please add that?"
That is an item that was within the agreement of content, and I will make the correction for free.
If, during the sketching phase, you are unhappy with the pose, you may request a different pose up to two times. Suggesting a pose is also fine. If you request a change of pose, I am free to use the original pose for something else, (like YCHs.)
Posting the image you've commissioned is fine. Under no circumstances may you remove my signature from the image.
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YCH Auction ToS
If you have won an auction, you have made a commitment and have 24 hours to pay for it. You then own the position pose, as far as I'm concerned, and have as long as you want to decide what character to put in that spot. If we're in a multi-auction however, I need your ref within 72 hours, or you may end up being refunded and the slot re-opened.
If you bid and fail to pay, or back out when you've won a slot, you will probably be heckled. I could block you from bidding on future auctions, but... if you wanted my auctions, you wouldn't have backed out in the first place!
Winning an auction means you agree that the pose is acceptable, and at that time only minor changes are allowed to the pose. It is your duty as the winner to provide a complete reference. There is no guarantee on receiving a mid-way sketch with a YCH auction. I will use the reference information you provide me in order to draw the character into the slot, and likely will not make any effort to research the character if something is missing, (I will just assume back/side coloration if it's missing.)
Agreeing on an additional part to the YCH, (internal, extra shot, etc,) is also not guaranteed to have a sketch, but is more likely to result in one.
When finished, you have the right to repost on your account. Just... try your best to get a mention off everyone in the piece if it's a multi-slot auction. My post will usually have everyone named, so that should be helpful.
The only revisions I'll make on a YCH is if I missed something with your reference, (like stripes, or wings.)
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Writing Commission
This is a bit more sketchy, since not enough people express interest in stories. However, I know that the following applies:
The same rules for agreement of content and revisions apply as with visual commissions.
Free revisions for spelling errors, wording accidents, and some other editing issues.
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Status Updates
It is your right to request updates on the status of your commission. If you do, it is my duty to give you a response. I'm busy and don't always get to the internet, so it could be as long as a day before you hear back.
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Refunds
I would never commission an artist who has a "NO REFUNDS" policy in their ToS, no matter how good they are. It's a huge red flag, and I really think people should be aware of that.
Refunds can occur under a few conditions.
If I've Taken a Long Time... if there is a set time I quote you on for our agreement of content then if I exceed that, you may ask for a refund. Otherwise, if at least 90 days have passed, you may request a refund.
I Just Don't Get It... when I've sent you three sketches, or shown you three thousand words of stuff that you... just won't accept... then you can request a refund because we just don't click on a creative level.
If you've changed your mind and don't want it from me anymore after we've already made our agreement of content or you've won your slot then you are allowed to request a partial refund. At that point I am entitled to keep 50% or $10 of the payment, whichever is less. (So if you only paid $10, I'd only be keeping $5, but if you paid $40, you'd get back $30.)
If I've changed my mind because something happened socially between us, (which is highly unlikely,) then I am entitled to asking what you PayPal is, sending back the money, and using any sketch I started for a new project.
Refunds can take up to a week to pay back once requested, but will be returned.
If you attack me, instead of asking for a refund politely, you're much less likely to receive one. If publicly, I might just report you for harassment and block you.
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Okay, I guess that's it.
