The following may be boring but it answers alot of basic questions!

Skdaffle's Commissions Terms of Service

Terms may be subject to change as time goes on
Last update: 3/12/2023
By commissioning me you are agreeing to these terms. Do not commission me if you don't agree with these terms.
Breaching my Terms of Service may result in blacklisting and cancellation of your commission. Any processed payments will be refunded proportional to amount of work completed.


Basics
  • Clients must be 18 years or older to commission me. I will not work with minors.
  • I have the right to decline any commission that I do not feel comfortable drawing.
  • I only take main payment through my Paypal invoices. Edit fees may taken through my Ko-fi for ease.
  • Payment is required upfront in full. Payment plans for large/expensive commissions (100$+) can be arranged. Work will begin after the balance is paid off.
  • Clients must provide visual references, or thorough written descriptions, for their character(s).
  • With the exception of those subscribed to my Tub o' Worms tier on Patreon, I do not hold commission slots in advance of openings. General commission openings will first be offered to all those subscribed to my Patreon, regardless of tier. Any remaining slots will be offered publicly via discord/twitter/telegram announcements.
  • I will make clients known of any major delays. Clients may not rush me if they did not place a due date. I must be given at least 2 weeks of notice for commissions with due dates.
  • Clients should take their time filling the commission form. Please include clear references for your character (flat color images that show off your characters full design without obstructions are best!). If client needs a free image host for their refs, I recommend imgur! Clients wanting a specific setting, pose (don't underestimate the power of stick figure doodles!), or any other details should be sure to write them on the form. Anything not included will be left to my Artistic Wisdom. These forms are a key part of my efficiency, as tracking down refs and details through many emails/texts is disruptive to my work-flow.
  • Commissions involving more than one client are to have ONE person responsible for paying my invoice and communicating with me. I do not split invoices or communicate with groups.
  • All clients will receive an acceptance or denial of their commission promptly after I choose my workload. Prompts within my strengths, tastes, and comforts are highly encouraged, as I feel these become my best works. Aside from that I'm pretty open to anything, except my Will Not Draw list!
  • I will confirm the commission's price with the client before I send the invoice.
  • Payment must be completed in a timely matter; failure to do so within 1 week may result in a loss of your slot. If you need an extension or payment plan, please let me know!
  • Please allow at least a month for initial Work In Progress. Once the WIP is approved, expect completion of your order within about week. Clients are expected to provide feedback in a reasonably timely manner.
Cancellations and Revisions
  • Refunds will be allowed on commissions that are cancelled BEFORE I have begun work on it. Refunds will NOT be made on works in progress unless I am not able to complete the task at hand.
  • All commissions have one Work In Progress preliminary sketch. Full polish commissions have an additional WIP after inking. Clients are encouraged to give feedback and edit requests at WIP stages. Additional WIPs may be requested by the client, within reason.
  • Changes to the drawing and composition can only be made during the preliminary sketch phase. Requests to significantly change the line art will not be allowed after inking.
  • I will edit my own mistakes free of charge. Edits that go against my style will not be made. Edits based on lack of initial information from commissioner will be charged extra for, or not done at all, depending on the specific case.
  • I will not tolerate excessive nitpicking, especially on lower tier commissions.
  • Edits requested after work is complete will result in a fee.
Use of Art
  • Clients cannot claim, reproduce, mint as NFTs, submit to AI generators, nor commercially use my artwork. Clients can get one-off prints and such of their commissions, for personal non profit use.
  • Clients may only edit artwork for icons, banners, Telegram Stickers, and memes(I love to see these, ha). Credit is then expected to be placed in an appropriate spot.
  • I maintain all rights to what I create and may use the artwork for promotional purposes or as seen fit.
  • Clients retain all applicable rights to their IP, Characters, and ideas.
  • I stream and post a majority of my art. Clients may request private commissions in the case of surprise gifts.