terms of service

under no circumstances are my artworks permitted for use in cryptocurrency and/or NFTs (non-fungible tokens), even if you commissioned an artwork from me. i do not and will not ever engage with cryptocurrency. if you see any of my artworks being sold as NFTs, they were stolen; please do not buy them.

as the artist, i reserve the right to reject any order for any reason. i also reserve the right to cancel and refund an order at any point. i am not required to disclose my reasons for doing so. terms of service may be subject to change at any time; any updates will be indicated with an "update" button.

illustration

i retain full and exclusive rights to my art, including commissioned works. i also reserve the right to upload/use your commission anywhere for promotion purposes. however, i will not use them for profit nor will i claim intellectual property of the commissioned works unless you violate the terms.

you, as the client, retain rights to the intellectual property (if it is not fan art). you may display your commission wherever you please, but credit must be given with a direct link to one of my social media accounts. you are not permitted to use your personal (non-commercial) commissioned piece to make a profit (reselling, uploading to POD-services, sell as merchandise/NFTs, use for commercial purposes etc.). if you are selling the artwork as part of an adoptable, please let me know first.

commercial commissions include an additional +100% (double the total) fee for usage. this includes printing/merchandise, album/book covers, promotional artwork, game illustrations, and streamer graphics. if you are unsure of what falls under commercial use, feel free to ask.

you may not claim the artwork as your own, nor are you permitted to alter the artwork without my explicit permission. under no circumstances are you allowed to remove or alter my watermark.

live2d

live2d commissions include commercial rights, but credit is required. it is not required to link directly but it is greatly appreciated. for large-scale live2d commissions, commercial pricing is not included in the base pricing; please contact me to discuss the fees.

process

with the exception of character design commissions, visual references of your subject are required; i will not accept an order otherwise. the more references you provide (and the more concise the descriptions), the easier it is for me to work with. it is also preferred that you have a vision for your commission (pose, lighting, atmosphere, expression, etc.), as it makes it easier for me to work around the subject and ensures that both sides will be satisfied with the finished product. please include all details you'd like in your inquiry to streamline the process; it will allow me to give you a quicker response on whether or not i will accept your commission.

all progress images are watermarked and rendered in a lower resolution. you may request for a progress update at any time.

illustration

for sketch commissions, i will provide you a rough sketch of your commission. here, you can make any number of revisions within reason. once the rough sketch is approved, i will move onto the clean sketch. you may request revisions during this stage, but i may charge you a fee depending on the complexity of the revision.

for fully-rendered illustrations, i will provide you a rough sketch of your commission. you may request any number of revisions within reason. once the rough sketch is approved, i will continue with lining and full color. you may request up to 5 revisions during the lining process; any revisions requested during the coloring process will incur additional fees based on the complexity of the revision.

live2d

if i am making the art and rig, i will do the same steps above and provide you a rough sketch of your character. you can request as many revisions as you like within reason, but any revisions requested past this point will incur an additional fee, depending on the complexity of the revision. once the rough sketch is approved, i will continue with finishing the artwork and preparing it for rigging.

if the art is provided, i will create a diagram for the model detailing what parts will be rigged for movement. i will also take a look through the .psd file to determine if i would like to accept your commission. if approved, i will send you an invoice and begin rigging after payment.

payment

all prices are in USD and will be completed via a paypal invoice. invoices must be paid within 10 days of request. if it is not paid within the appropriate time frame, the commission will be cancelled and any progress made may be re-purposed. i will not give refunds for commissions that have already been completed or are near completion. prices are subject to change at any time.

under no circumstances are you allowed to request a chargeback. if a chargeback is requested, i will provide paypal with the appropriate evidence of your agreement to my terms of service and you will no longer be eligible for a refund.

illustration

sketch commissions are paid upfront; fully-rendered illustrations can either be paid upfront or split half-upfront and half-finished; whichever is preferred. note that i will not start on your order until i have recieved payment. for split payments, i will not finish the artwork until i receive the latter payment.

if i have not started on your commission, it exceeds 90 days past its estimated completion date, or i otherwise cannot fulfill your order, you may inquire for a full refund. if you decide to cancel your commission before it is finished, you may inquire for a partial refund. partial refund amount depends on the amount of work completed:

sketch: ~90%

lines & flat color: ~40-50%

live2d

live2d art only/rig only commissions can be paid fully upfront or split half-upfront and half-finished based on your preference. i will not start on a commission until i have recieved the initial payment. for split payments, you will not recieve the files until i have recieved the latter payment.

art & rig commissions can be paid fully upfront or split evenly by completion stage based on your preference. if you decide to do the latter, i will request payment at:

1. sketch approval
2. art completion/rigging start
3. rigging completion

refund policy follows the same as illustration. partial refund amount depends on the amount of work completed:

sketch: ~90%

art completion: ~50%

rigging: ~20-40%

please keep in mind that discussing a commission does not mean i will accept it. nothing is finalized until an invoice is sent and paid.

i tend to take my time with my art to avoid burnout. full-render illustrations can take anywhere from as little as a few days to 3-4 weeks; colored sketches may take anywhere from 2-3 days to 1-2 weeks. live2d commissions will take anywhere between 3-5 weeks upwards to 4 months, depending on the complexity of the rig. i currently do not take rush orders, but this is subject to change at any point. in the case that i do, rush orders will incur an additional fee.

these estimates can greatly vary depending on the type of commission, my schedule, and my mental health and is subject to change at any time. if you need to meet a deadline, please allow at least a month for completion. in the case that there are delays, i will notify clients via DM.

by commissioning me, you agree to these terms listed above and that you are at least 18 years of age. you also acknowledge that the commission is digital only (no shipment of physical goods). failure to comply with the terms of service will result in your loss of rights over your commissioned artwork, and you will not recieve a refund.