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C A T A L O G
📜 TERMS & CONDITIONS
BY COMMISSIONING ME, YOU AGREE TO AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING:
✦ GENERAL
✦ T I M E L I N E
I do my best to complete work as timely as possible, but there may be moments where I may be slow.
You can always refer to my trello board for general updates in between direct check-ins, and view the client work gallery to see past completed commissions!
You can always refer to my trello board for general updates in between direct check-ins, and view the client work gallery to see past completed commissions!
✦ T R E L L O B O A R D
My trello board serves to make up for what I may lack in communication- to easily give out a scope of completion, and to ensure that while time may pass, commissions are not forgotten! This way, commissioners don't have to be stuck wondering about delays that happen.
If your commission is on this board, however long it may be, I assure that it is not forgotten!
If your commission is on this board, however long it may be, I assure that it is not forgotten!
✦ D E A D L I N E S
By default, there is no set deadline unless the client provides a reasonable and meaningful deadline (e.g. a birthday gift, holiday piece, etc). Other reasons may or may not be accepted and may be subject to a rush fee depending on the timescale, especially if you must be bumped up the queue in front of others.
✦ A D D I T I O N A L C H A R A C T E R S
Additional characters are added as if commissioning another character, and may be subject to their own prop/complexity/etc. costs. Things such as backgrounds, however, wouldn't need to be doubled. (If you're looking to commission multiple characters and are confused, feel free to inquire!)
✦ R E V I S I O N S
The client will be shown works in progress throughout the commission's process, in which they may request any changes desired, without cost. I allow three instances for minor edits for a completed commission without any additional fees. Highly excessive and arbitrary requests, however, will incur fees relative to the time spent on changes as compensation.
✦ P R I C E S
Prices agreed upon will be final. Though I am flexible, I highly prefer at least half payment upfront at minimum (bigger projects of $200+ are available to payment plans). I price my work based on the amount of time and effort it takes to complete in accordance to my skill, experience, and quality. Haggling or insisting on discounts is unacceptable and will result in blacklisting.
✦ R E F E R E N C E S
Prices are for characters with ready reference material. Moodboards, inspiration boards, and written descriptions are also acceptable. If changes and additions are desired later down the line due to insufficient description, it may be subject to a fee. If you would like a character to be designed, or a part of a design, there will be an additional fee depending on how much work it requires.
✦ A R T I S T I C F R E E D O M
Note that I will retain some level of artistic freedom. As artist and client, a commission creates a partnership and not an employment, and I am not to be used to execute arbitrarily difficult ideas or demands and have the right to decline a commission for any reason if I feel uncomfortable or inadequate at my current skill level.
While I will certainly do my best, if what you want is beyond my style or capability to execute, you may be better off seeking someone who better fits your vision.
While I will certainly do my best, if what you want is beyond my style or capability to execute, you may be better off seeking someone who better fits your vision.
✦ R E Q U E S T I N G U P D A T E S
Communication is more than welcome, but if you ask everyday for an update I may charge you a harassment fee.
✦ USAGE + OWNERSHIP RIGHTS
✦ O W N E R S H I P
I retain all rights to my works to display them in my portfolio, and to publish and post (If you wish for your commission to remain undisplayed, I will also respect this). This refers to the artwork and any other material I produce as a product of the commission. This does not mean I own your character or property! Other intellectual properties (such as characters, designs, etc.) belong to their respective owners.
✦ G E N E R A L U S A G E
Commissioners are NOT to make commercial use and profit from private commissions. You may create and print for yourself or others to have or give as a gift, but absolutely no profit is to be made through any part of the artist’s work and reselling is prohibited. (Printing on products for yourself is fine, as long as you are not selling for profit!)
The commission is free for the client to non-commercially use however they like, given that:
✧ Explicit credit to the artist (CRYSTALCHIMERA) remains,
✧ The work is not claimed as the client’s own work,
✧ Absolutely no profit is to be made from the work in any way, unless agreed otherwise.
The commission is free for the client to non-commercially use however they like, given that:
✧ Explicit credit to the artist (CRYSTALCHIMERA) remains,
✧ The work is not claimed as the client’s own work,
✧ Absolutely no profit is to be made from the work in any way, unless agreed otherwise.
✦ COMMERCIAL USAGE
Commissions can cost x2-x3 of the original price, depending on the scope of its commercial use.
✦ S U P P O R T E R C O N T E N T
Your commission may be used for content for supporters, where I may share WIPs, progress GIFs or PDFs. In that case, regardless of whether or not you are a patron/sub, you will receive any byproduct made of your commission. If you would not like your commission to be used for this, let me know!
✦ NON FUNGIBLE TOKENS / CRYPTOCURRENCY
Clients are not permitted, under any circumstances, to use any part of their commission for non fungible tokens, otherwise known as NFTs. Use of my artwork for any advertising or profits associated with non fungible tokens or cryptocurrency is strictly prohibited. I also do not accept cryptocurrency as payment.
Note that I will never sell/resell any of my work whatsoever as non fungible tokens. If my work is found listed as a non fungible token or resold for cryptocurrency, it is not permitted and is stolen.
Note that I will never sell/resell any of my work whatsoever as non fungible tokens. If my work is found listed as a non fungible token or resold for cryptocurrency, it is not permitted and is stolen.
✦ REFUND / CANCELLATION / CHARGEBACK
✦ R E F U N D S
If for any reason the commission cannot be completed or the client cancels, the client will be issued a refund depending on what has been finished. The refund must be confirmed by the client within 60 days, and the client will still receive whatever assets are done.
✧ Not started ┊ 90% Refund*
✧ 25% complete ┊ 75% Refund
✧ 50% complete ┊ 50% Refund
✧ 75% complete ┊ 25% Refund
✧ Finished ┊ No Refund
*While I may not have started, some amount of prep work goes into organizing and planning commissions by the time payment is made, even if they haven't started. However, if for some reason I am the one cancelling the commission, this will change to a 100% refund (still only if I have not started).
If you still owe future invoices due to partial payment and would like to pause your commission's progress due to situations such as financial hardship, please let me know! I will be more than happy to put the project on hold to continue on later, if you would still like it to be finished. I wholly understand and would implore you to take care of yourself first and foremost.
✧ Not started ┊ 90% Refund*
✧ 25% complete ┊ 75% Refund
✧ 50% complete ┊ 50% Refund
✧ 75% complete ┊ 25% Refund
✧ Finished ┊ No Refund
*While I may not have started, some amount of prep work goes into organizing and planning commissions by the time payment is made, even if they haven't started. However, if for some reason I am the one cancelling the commission, this will change to a 100% refund (still only if I have not started).
If you still owe future invoices due to partial payment and would like to pause your commission's progress due to situations such as financial hardship, please let me know! I will be more than happy to put the project on hold to continue on later, if you would still like it to be finished. I wholly understand and would implore you to take care of yourself first and foremost.
✦ C A N C E L L A T I O N
I have the right to cancel a commission at any time for any reason. Similarly, the client may cancel in the same manner. However, the refund given will be proportionate to the amount of work not completed. The unfinished commission along with other relevant material produced along with it will be given to the commissioner upon cancellation. Abusive behavior towards me will result in cancellation of the commission, potentially without refund in extreme cases.
✦ C H A R G E B A C K S
Chargebacks will result in a permanent ban from future commissions. If you have issues that warrant a refund, please communicate it with me. This is considered a method of abuse and will not be tolerated.
✦ PROCESS
✦ F O R M S U B M I S S I O N
Clients submit forms after reading and accepting the Terms & Conditions. As it currently stands, I have no slots and thus my commissions are always open unless otherwise stated.
✦ I N V O I C E + P A Y M E N T
Full upfront payment is assumed unless discussed otherwise, but at least half of the payment is required (unless discussed otherwise) before I begin work and/or show any works in progress. Larger projects may be split up further if desired. Payment is in USD and invoices will be sent when a price is agreed upon. However, I am also open to the possibly of being paid in Nintendo Eshop Cards, Steam Gift Cards, or buying something off my Steam Wishlist, however I strongly prefer normal USD payment.
✦ P R O G R E S S U P D A T E S
Once started, the client will soon receive concepts and/or thumbnail sketch(es) as needed to ensure their satisfaction with the overall piece. Afterwards, I will continue to work on the piece as agreed upon, and Work in Progress shots (WIPs) will be shared along the way, and the client will be able to request changes as work is done to avoid later revision fees. There is, albeit a slim one, chance I may stream the commission (unless requested otherwise)! If the commission is not fully paid for, I will only finish the amount worth how much was paid until the next segment is paid for.
✦ C O M P L E T I O N
Once the commission is completed and final payment is received (if not previously taken care of), the final piece and other byproducts will be sent to the client in full.
✦ S H A R I N G
Once the client confirms that they received and are satisfied with the commission, the piece may be posted to social media and on this portfolio site unless otherwise requested. If given a social media handle, you'll be tagged if requested!
The client may also post their commission at any point in the future, as long as credit is given.
The client may also post their commission at any point in the future, as long as credit is given.
♥ FAVORITES TO DRAW
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✓ WILL DRAW
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✗ WON'T DRAW
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* I can work with armor, and mecha( to a degree )- although depending on the complexity, prices may vary.
** I can do NSFW as long as it’s suggestive or isn’t explicit. Ask me if you’re unsure!
*** If it’s a character played by an actor or a sona, this is fine! This rule primarily refers to those who just want someone drawn from a photo. Though I may do the later if there is proof of consent. Again, ask if unsure!
** I can do NSFW as long as it’s suggestive or isn’t explicit. Ask me if you’re unsure!
*** If it’s a character played by an actor or a sona, this is fine! This rule primarily refers to those who just want someone drawn from a photo. Though I may do the later if there is proof of consent. Again, ask if unsure!
LAST UPDATED 8/14/2022.