Terms of Service

1.1    Digital artwork: Unless otherwise specified, you receive a 300dpi .png-file (or higher). If so desired, I can also give you the layered .psd-file. If you require specific other resolutions and dimensions, I need to know beforehand. If the artwork needs to fit a template or specific colour profile, I require these files.

1.2    Traditional artwork: I am bound to use DIN formats but can cut these to whatever dimensions you need. Maximum size is Din A3 including borders  (11,69 in x 16,54 in). I can mail you the final artwork (which is recommended as I don’t have access to a scanner that captures all detail and actual colours), but will charge you shipping costs accordingly. In either case you get a high resolution scan in .png format.

1.3    If you are unsure of what I can and am willing to deliver, please ask me about it. My comfort zone includes the following subjects:
-humanoid characters (includes fantasy races like elves and light animal features like horns and animal ears)
-animals (includes mythical creatures like dragons, unicorns etc.)
-fantasy settings
-historical settings, although I might require some help with research and/or charge you for the work I have to do if I am unfamiliar with the specific place and period you are looking for.

1.4    I may refuse to accept any commission I am not comfortable with for any reason.

2.1   Turnaround time is 2-4 weeks for each artwork. It may be longer for very detailed artwork. Traditional artwork generally takes longer. I can give you an estimate once I have started sketching. We can also arrange a specific deadline for delivery of digital files if necessary; however, if it is too tight, I might have to decline to watch my health.

2.2    I will get back to you to show you work in progress shots frequently but not regularly. Depending on the scope of the commission I will most likely get back to you for the rough sketch/concept, lineart, and final touch up stages.

2.3    I expect you to approve or disapprove of my work in these stages. If you approve, I will keep working. I will not continue working unless you reply in some way. If we have set a deadline and I cannot make it because you are not communicating with me, my deadline automatically extends to make up for it.

2.4    If you disapprove, I will gladly make changes for you. The earlier in the process you tell me, the more efficiently I can make revisions. Should you be concerned about the number and scope of revisions I can grant without charging you extra, we can discuss this beforehand as well, and set up a short contract on the matter, if necessary.

2.5    I cannot agree to any deadlines for mail delivery of traditional artwork. International shipping from Germany can take anything between two weeks and several months depending on where you live.

2.6    Should I get sick or anything else keep me from working on your commission and that I could not foresee before calculating the delivery date, I will inform you as soon as I know. Refunds are possible upon individual discussion only.

3.1    Commissions are for private use, which means that I retain full copyright. I can and will use it to promote my services and keep earning my income. You are not allowed to sell the artwork further, nor are you allowed to change and adjust it for commercial purposes without asking for permission and discussing the terms beforehand. That includes but is not limited to:

3.2    By default, you are not allowed to use the artwork in for-profit printed or online like books, magazines, games, merchandise of any kind, etc. If you wish to use any of my artwork (incl. commissions done for you) for any kind of commercial project, reach out to me and we will discuss the terms. Expect additional licensing fees depending on the scope of your project.

3.3    You are free to use the artwork in non-profit printed or online media, for example as header, icon etc. on the internet, or change or adjust it for any of these purposes.

3.4    I do not, and will never, allow any of my artwork to be used in any blockchain-related technology. That includes but isn’t limited to being tokenised and minted as NFTs. This prohibition also extends to any future inventions that use blockchain technology or are linked to cryptocurrencies. This is not negotiable.

3.5    None of my artwork is allowed for use to train AI software of any kind. This includes commissioned artwork.

3. 6    Should you dismiss any of these terms and decide to change or adjust any of my artwork through the use of machine learning or derived technologies, or create derivates of said artwork through the use of machine learning or derived technologies, use them in NFTs or other blockchain related technologies, or use the artwork for any commercial purposes not discussed with beforehand, I will consider this an automatic purchase of exclusive rights and charge you accordingly.

4.1    I accept direct bank transfer, Paypal and Payoneer, and charge fees accordingly. I will include those fees in my price calculations. Other payment methods can be negotiated if need be but I cannot guarantee that I will ultimately be able to accept them. I do not accept any cryptocurrencies.

4.2    I will charge an additional 10% late fee if you still miss your deadline to pay me.

4.3    No refunds.

4.4    All payment will be done in €.

5.1    I usually tag commissioners when I post the artwork I did for them online, so people know that the characters depicted are yours (eg: “@yourtwitterhandlehere commissioned me to draw their lovely character Lucy! Thank you!”). However, please be aware that I still retain all the rights for the artwork.

5.2    If you want to remain anonymous, just tell me and I will neither tag you nor mention your name.

5.3    If you do not want the finished artwork to be posted online at all, let me know beforehand.

5.4    You are free to show around the artwork on socials, Toyhouse, Discord, etc.; however, please credit me appropriately where possible (eg by linking to one of my active socials).

6.1    Commissions are for private and non-profit usage. Usage in commercial projects requires negotiating a contract and license fees with me.

6.2    No refunds.

6.3    Payment methods: Paypal, bank transfer, Payoneer. Fees apply. Other payment methods can be negotiated but cannot be guaranteed. No cryptocurrencies.

6.4       Artwork may not be used as NFTs or for any other blockchain technology based projects.

6.5      Artwork may not be used to train AI or altered by the use of it.

6.6    I will charge license fees for exclusive rights should you dismiss the rights granted without discussing them with me.

6.7       I may refuse to accept any commission I am not comfortable with.