Terms of Service
By commissioning me you are agreeing to the following conditions; please make sure to read carefully and contact me with any inquiries you may have. I reserve the right to decline a commission if any of these terms are violated.
I. Refunds, Pricing and Payment.
I(a). All of my prices are in USD(US Dollars). Commissions won't be started until payment is done.
I(b). I do not give full refunds unless it's an emergency situation once the commission is started.
I(c). Prices are not to be lowered/haggled. Begging/guilt tripping will result on blocking and blacklisting.
I(d). I use base prices, meaning design, complexity, and /or specific species might raise the final price.
I(e). For adopts I will hold the adoptable for a maximum of 48 hours, if payment is not sent by then the adoptable will go back on sale.
I(f). I don't do payment plans unless an adoptable is over $150 USD.
I(g). Absolutely NO chargebacks. If there is a problem please contact me first. Chargebacks will result in immediate blacklisting.
II. Ordering Process.
II(a). The commissioner must check the availability and read the T.o.S. before requesting a commission.
II(b). When ordering a commission please provide a detailed, visual reference as well as the type of commission they're requesting.
II(c). WIPs will be provided for approval only for full-shaded pictures.
II(d). Small modifications on designs might happen (slight palette changes/markings/details/etc) unless specified not to.
II(e). Commission time may vary due to different projects/time on my part so please be patient and don't rush me. I will try to deliver a commission in less than a week.
III. Commissioner Approval.
III(a). I will upload the finished piece on sta.sh for the commissioner's approval before posting the watermarked version on deviantArt.
III(b). You are allowed two minor changes to the finished piece.
III(c). More changes will require an extra fee. I reserve the right to refuse a major changes on a finished commission.
III(d). If some detail was forgotten/I made a mistake on the piece please make sure to note me, rather than commenting, and I will gladly rectify it.
III(e). Passive-aggressive/nitpicky/insulting replies will result on refused service in the future.
III(f). Lack of replies will be assumed as approved.
IV. Image Usage.
IV(a). I reserve the right to post commissions to my websites (ToyHou.se, DeviantArt, Tumblr, etc.) unless specified not to.
IV(b). It's prohibited to edit a commission by yourself or request another artist to do so. Cropping for icons/headers/etc is fine but the signature cannot be removed and give proper credit.
IV(c). I reserve the right to use commissions for my portfolio/pricing examples.
IV(d). Once the image is approved there are no changes allowed.
IV(e). Original Species' commissions can be transferred upon trading/selling.
IV(f). Commissions can't be used comercially unless specified in the begining.
V. Blacklisting & Refusal.
V(a). Commissions might be refused due to species/theme/being unable to do a character justice.
V(b). I reserve the right to refuse a commission if I am uncomfortable with the commissioner.
V(c). Blacklisted commissioners will be refused service.
V(d). I can note/PM my reasons for blacklisting, however reacting poorly will not help your case.
V(e). Being un-blacklisted is possible if the offense wasn't big.
V(f). If a commissioner is blacklisted before the commission is finished they will get the work I've done so far, no refunds.
VI. Character Design & Adoptables.
VI(a). I will only take character slots when they are open. I will not save slots, payment must be ready if you decide to purchase.
VI(b). Characters bought from me cannot be reselled for a higher price than they were originally purchased for.
VI(c). When requesting a custom slot please be clear on what you want.
VI(d). Commissioners who request custom designs will get a preview of the design before posting. It can be changed up to three times if they're not satisfied. More changes after that come with an extra fee.
VI(e). Once a design is approved I will not give refunds or change it.
VI(f). I reserve the rights to reclaim and/or resell a design if the buyer is not following the guidelines.
VI(g). MYO slots cannot be resold/traded/gifted, only approved MYOs can be resold/traded/gifted.
VI(h). Only approved guest designers can sell designs of my species.
VI(i). Free adoptables of my open species are allowed, but cannot be sold.
VII. Behavior & Concerns.
VII(a). Respect works both ways, I will expect commissioners to be mature and respectful through out the process.
VII(b). Guilt tripping, offences/insults towards me/my art/working method/etc will result in blacklisting and/or a permanent block.
VII(c). If you have doubts or concerns about anything (prices/process/myself) please ask privately.
I(a). All of my prices are in USD(US Dollars). Commissions won't be started until payment is done.
I(b). I do not give full refunds unless it's an emergency situation once the commission is started.
I(c). Prices are not to be lowered/haggled. Begging/guilt tripping will result on blocking and blacklisting.
I(d). I use base prices, meaning design, complexity, and /or specific species might raise the final price.
I(e). For adopts I will hold the adoptable for a maximum of 48 hours, if payment is not sent by then the adoptable will go back on sale.
I(f). I don't do payment plans unless an adoptable is over $150 USD.
I(g). Absolutely NO chargebacks. If there is a problem please contact me first. Chargebacks will result in immediate blacklisting.
II. Ordering Process.
II(a). The commissioner must check the availability and read the T.o.S. before requesting a commission.
II(b). When ordering a commission please provide a detailed, visual reference as well as the type of commission they're requesting.
II(c). WIPs will be provided for approval only for full-shaded pictures.
II(d). Small modifications on designs might happen (slight palette changes/markings/details/etc) unless specified not to.
II(e). Commission time may vary due to different projects/time on my part so please be patient and don't rush me. I will try to deliver a commission in less than a week.
III. Commissioner Approval.
III(a). I will upload the finished piece on sta.sh for the commissioner's approval before posting the watermarked version on deviantArt.
III(b). You are allowed two minor changes to the finished piece.
III(c). More changes will require an extra fee. I reserve the right to refuse a major changes on a finished commission.
III(d). If some detail was forgotten/I made a mistake on the piece please make sure to note me, rather than commenting, and I will gladly rectify it.
III(e). Passive-aggressive/nitpicky/insulting replies will result on refused service in the future.
III(f). Lack of replies will be assumed as approved.
IV. Image Usage.
IV(a). I reserve the right to post commissions to my websites (ToyHou.se, DeviantArt, Tumblr, etc.) unless specified not to.
IV(b). It's prohibited to edit a commission by yourself or request another artist to do so. Cropping for icons/headers/etc is fine but the signature cannot be removed and give proper credit.
IV(c). I reserve the right to use commissions for my portfolio/pricing examples.
IV(d). Once the image is approved there are no changes allowed.
IV(e). Original Species' commissions can be transferred upon trading/selling.
IV(f). Commissions can't be used comercially unless specified in the begining.
V. Blacklisting & Refusal.
V(a). Commissions might be refused due to species/theme/being unable to do a character justice.
V(b). I reserve the right to refuse a commission if I am uncomfortable with the commissioner.
V(c). Blacklisted commissioners will be refused service.
V(d). I can note/PM my reasons for blacklisting, however reacting poorly will not help your case.
V(e). Being un-blacklisted is possible if the offense wasn't big.
V(f). If a commissioner is blacklisted before the commission is finished they will get the work I've done so far, no refunds.
VI. Character Design & Adoptables.
VI(a). I will only take character slots when they are open. I will not save slots, payment must be ready if you decide to purchase.
VI(b). Characters bought from me cannot be reselled for a higher price than they were originally purchased for.
VI(c). When requesting a custom slot please be clear on what you want.
VI(d). Commissioners who request custom designs will get a preview of the design before posting. It can be changed up to three times if they're not satisfied. More changes after that come with an extra fee.
VI(e). Once a design is approved I will not give refunds or change it.
VI(f). I reserve the rights to reclaim and/or resell a design if the buyer is not following the guidelines.
VI(g). MYO slots cannot be resold/traded/gifted, only approved MYOs can be resold/traded/gifted.
VI(h). Only approved guest designers can sell designs of my species.
VI(i). Free adoptables of my open species are allowed, but cannot be sold.
VII. Behavior & Concerns.
VII(a). Respect works both ways, I will expect commissioners to be mature and respectful through out the process.
VII(b). Guilt tripping, offences/insults towards me/my art/working method/etc will result in blacklisting and/or a permanent block.
VII(c). If you have doubts or concerns about anything (prices/process/myself) please ask privately.
Last updated 10/13/17