Terms and Conditions

Before we get started, I want to ensure that we're on the same page and that you understand my terms of service. As a digital and traditional artist, I offer my services wholeheartedly and want to provide the best experience for my clients, and I'm here to help you bring your unique vision to life. To ensure that our collaboration runs smoothly and that we're both happy with the final result, I have a few terms of service that I ask my clients to abide by. These terms are designed to protect both of our interests and ensure that we have a clear understanding of what to expect throughout the commissioning process.

So please take a moment to review my terms of service before we begin.

If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out to me via email at krmejia0929@gmail.com, Instagram direct message @kasirmtheartist, or Facebook messenger @KasiRMTheArtist.

I'm excited to work with you and bring your vision to life through art!

Customer satisfaction

I am willing to do everything I can to ensure my clients are satisfied with their commission(s).

If you have any problems, regarding the commissioned piece, please tell me right away, so we can find a solution together.

Your satisfaction for your artwork is my goal, so communication is the most important part of the commission process. As such, if you have some issues with communication, please don’t hesitate to let me know beforehand, so I can adapt myself to you.

General guidelines

By commissioning me, you agree to have read and fully agreed to my terms of service.

Prices are adjusted by the hour and are based on art style, colour, and time.

Price will vary depending on the complexity of the character design, background or other elements I deem fit. I will provide a clear and detailed invoice for clarification.

If you had commissioned me before, I will keep the same price, regardless of current price adjustments I have made.

I retain all the rights to my work, which include but are not limited to the right to distribute, reproduce, copy and/or use the image as a sample for sales or self-promotion.

I do NOT authorise using any of my pieces as NFT.

If in any case, you suggest commissioning me for NFT, I will automatically decline the offer.

Furthermore, I do NOT authorise using any of my pieces to feed any AI generator or use in an AI generator in any way.

I reserve the right to refuse any commission if you do not agree to my terms and conditions, ask for NFT, and any other circumstances I will state.

Any ill behaviour will not be tolerated. This includes: no offensive language, no derogatory terms, no price bargaining, no nudity, no asking for personal information, and no scamming.

Please write in a clear and sympathetic manner. I understand if English is not your first language, I am still willing to work with you.

I work best when given artistic freedom to create an image based on the references you provide : I am happy to match a scene or pose that you have in mind, please allow and expect some variations.

I may use photo bashing and/or 3D models on my commissions if I see fit at my own discretion.

Customer use

The commissioner reserves the right to:

Claiming rights to the character, but not the drawing itself.
Sharing/Reposting the artwork any place they see fit, with proper credit and with the watermarked artwork I provided for reposting. I will send an unwatermarked artwork for personal use.
Printing the artwork for personal use only.

The following is considered copyright infringement:

Reproducing/using copyrighted artwork commercially without my knowledge.
Claiming the artwork as your own.
Removing my signature from the artwork.
Changing the artwork without my consent.

Payment

At the moment, I only accept payment via CashApp & Zelle

I will send all invoices and only accept U.S dollars ($) as payment.

Payment Plans can be either :

1 payment

100% before I start working on your commission.

2 payments (50/50)

50% before I start your commission
50% before I send the finished piece.

2 payments (25/75)

25% before I start your commission
75% before I send the finished piece.

4 payments

25% before I start your commission
25% when I send the sketch
25% when I send the watermarked piece
25% before I send the finalised unwatermarked piece.

If the commission amount is over $200, payment plans are welcomed for returning customers only!

There will be a NON-REFUNDABLE commission slot fee as a deposit. I will ONLY start working on your commission after receiving the first-rate of the agreed payment plan.

I will provide you with a detailed invoice which will include: agreed payment plan, payment date due, total price for artwork, and provide a breakdown of what I am charging for (including any additional TAT, priority fees, shipping fees, reference fees).

Priority fee means that you will be put at the top of my to-do list !

For this case, I add $5 per day the sooner you want. We can discuss how much together.

Please, understand my TAT is approximately, depending on the medium or the artwork.

Rights rates

Personal rights are free of charge.

Private right is extra 5% of the final quote price.

Commercial rights will be decided case by case.

Refunds and cancelling

I don't do refunds if I started working on your commission.

The payment before I start your commission is non-refundable since I am reserving a commission slot for you.

Traditional Artworks are NON-REFUNDABLE

You’ll receive a half refund if for any unjustifiable reason I’m unable to finish the commission.

After 3 days of unpaid invoice, your slot will be forfeited if another person pays in due time.

Delivery time

Commission may take, upon starting:

3 to 7+ days for Graphic Design.
7 to 14+ days for Digital Art.
Varies by size and medium for Traditional Art (Shipping time is not included)
Please understand that this is an approximate time span.

The time of delivery is based on active buyer responses to my inquiries, delay may arise if not.

Delay may arise depending on next factors : order of commission, complexity, health, work, school, or family issues.

If delays arise, you will be notified.

If you choose a payment plan expanding over the delivery time, delay before completion will rise.

In this case, I will work on your commission once I receive the payments that are on the invoice^[2].

Commission’s information

I will direct you to my website: www.kasirmtheartist.com/commission

If you are unable to fill out the form via my website, I will email you a Google Form titled “Commission Form”.

Please provide numerous useful references. I can guide you if needed, just state it.

In the case where you have any size, resolution and/or colour mode requirements, please inform me as soon as possible.

If I already created the file and worked on it, I might not be able to change it.

If I have to find references myself, an additional 3% charge of the final quote price will be added.

If references provided are unclear or lacking, I will message you for clarification.
You'll be notified if I added reference fees to the final quote price, so we can discuss it if needed.

Description of the wanted commission is required, the more details, the better! You can also try to sketch your idea in paint : I’ll take everything !

Websites which can help you find good references :

References (include but not limited to):

Pictures of the character/OC :
Picture(s) of pose idea(s) :
Pictures of background(s) :
Pictures you like the mood/colours of :
Description: (i.e: who, doing what, where, when, why, for what)
Any other things you can think of, or deem important (optional)

Commission process/Workflow

After sending me the filled form, I’ll ask for more details if needed and answer any of your question(s) ! Then, I’ll come back to you before 24 hours to give you my quote price. The invoice will be detailed and I will explain why I am charging what. If you deem the price unfair, we can discuss it together and come to a solution.

After finding common ground, getting the first invoice & giving the completion date, I’ll start working on your commission.

Step 1: Sketch stage

I’ll sketch some ideas with black and white values, then show them to you so you can choose and/or tweak one to your liking.

You can expect 4 sketch ideas.

Step 2: Colour stage

I’ll colour the sketch of your choosing.

You can expect 4 colouring styles.

You can choose one that is to your liking.

Step 3: Refining/Rendering stage

I’ll refine the artwork, meaning working on details in the background and character(s). This is what your commission will look like after I render it.

Step 4: Detailing

I’ll be adding final effects, details, and filters. You’ll receive 4 detailing styles files. You can choose one to your liking.

Step 5: Sending files

Finally, you will receive a signed digital file via email. If the file is too big, I’ll use another image hosting website.

Once the commission is finished, no more changes or edits can be made.

Every commission I make, I’ll post it on social media with the watermark on it. If you allow me to, I will credit you for commissioning me. In the case you rather not have the commission posted, I will send you a document to sign stating you DO NOT give me, the artist, to PUBLISH your character for commercial purposes.

Step 6: Traditional Artworks

The process for traditional artworks are a bit different. I will send you images of the sketch, you pick the sketch to your liking. The colouring stage will have 2 colouring styles you pick from. Then, I will update you after I complete the refining stage. Once I get to the detailing stage, I am getting ready to ship the artwork to you. I will then ask for your address to ship the artwork to you. After I gather the shipping fee (I will send through UPS), I will add that to the invoice. After I receive payment, I will ship it to you and also send you the tracking number.

Revisions

Commission revisions are the next :

Graphic Design: 3 revisions during sketch, colour & refining stage.
Digital Art: 6 revisions during sketch, colours & refining stage.
Traditional: Revisions during sketch. NO REVISIONS on colours & refining stage.

Additional revisions after the steps stated previously will be charged 5-10% of base price, depending on complexity.

If you wish to change a part of the painting you have previously approved, I will charge you an extra fee.

In the case where artistic freedom is given, I will work based on my judgement. However, if the client requests a scrapping of the scene in its majority or entirety, they'll be charged again.

Any mistakes from my end will be fixed for free.

Do and Don’t

Please keep my art & thematic style in mind when ordering. You can see a variety of my artworks on my website in case you need a visual of my art style.

Don’t hesitate to ask me if you’re wondering if your commission idea matches my art aesthetic.

Do :

Humans, Human-like Species
Anthros (with a few exceptions)
Mythical Creatures
Original Character
Fanart
Semi-NSFW of any sexuality
Explicit NSFW (will explain in more depth what I am comfortable with)
Kawaii/Chibi style
Surrealist
Semi-realist
Realist
Abstract
Imitation of any art style or artist.^[3]

I will need a screenshot, email, or proof that you have ASKED the artist for permission for me to imitate their style. If they clearly DECLINED, I will not be able to complete the commission in that particular style.

Don’t :

Pure mecha.
Furries
Ferals
Animals (with a few exceptions)
Robotic parts
Anime/Manhwa/Manga/Hentai
Hateful content
Political content

This includes but not limited to political parties, movements, beliefs, religion beliefs, ect

[1] This document can and will be edited at any time without the need of further notice. Last change: May 16th, 2024

[2] i.e.: if you have a payment plan, the details will be provided on the invoice.

[3] Examples of art pieces to guide me on the vibe or composition you are looking for are more than welcome, HOWEVER don’t ask or expect me to copy them. If the reference clearly states DO NOT COPY, I will NOT copy them, their style, or their character.