Buried In Snow

The Client is to prepare all necessary references & details required prior to contacting me/BuriedInSnow for a commission, submitting all references/written details at once.

Where possible compiled into a Drive Folder, Toyhouse Link or sent collectively via direct message/Email.

The Final product will be sent either via Email or with a Google Drive link unless otherwise requested.

No physical item/s will be shipped unless otherwise agreed upon and/or paid for, this includes Prints or custom Merchandise.

Clients will receive updates at regular intervals as I/BuriedInSnow completes each step, at any time you can ask for additional updates (Due to other priorities there may be delays in receiving updates).

Updates will be sent for approval at the Sketch, Line art, Colour & Shaded stages

An exported/Hi-Definition version will be made available after final confirmation, this can also be referred to as Exported render, or “Final Rendering” not to be confused with rendering/shading.

All prices listed on my website are estimated starting prices and should only be used as a frame of reference.

Addons may be added to commissions for complex character designs, unique features, dynamic/posing etc that may require further attention to detail.

Prices do not include commercial rights, Commercial rights are required for the usage of my works for profit of any kind, Including but not limited to:

Monitised Social media (youtube/Tiktok etc).

Game/comic/story characters intended for public release, including free content in which donations/optional payments are available.

Online or physical stickers and/or merchandise and assets.

Character art & illustration prices are based on supplied character designs of a low- medium complexity

Low- Medium complexity are character designs with more unique appearance, but do not have; Scars, Tattoos or other unique features such as complex hair, patterned/textured clothes etc.

Custom Characters are any character that does not have a visual sample or detailed written descriptions, It is recommended that a ‘Character Design commission’ be completed in advance.

Pro: Less fees and revisions for illustrations, Cohesive and clear design, Clear reference for future commissions with other artists, Accurate colours, low density/visually distracting reference.

Con: Longer wait time on the final commission, Possibly more upfront costs.

Customer Supplied References & AI References:

Please disclose to me/BuriedInSnow if the references provided have been taken from 3rd party sources, including Google, Pintrest, Devianart etc.

Where possible/permitted designs can be loosely inspired by reference images but adjusted to suit the character better, I/BuriedInSnow will not intentionally copy anyone else's characters.

AI references are okay to provide, you will not receive any hate or criticism from me/BuriedInSnow for using AI images to try and portray what you are after, While I/BuriedInSnow do not support AI Image creation i will support those who choose to commission an artist.

Live photos, or stickman references are allowed if you are unable to explain what you are after.

It's the clients responsibility to check and confirm any set completion dates prior to payment to ensure it can be done, Extra costs will apply for rushed jobs to account for possible lost wages $35.42 p/h calculated per day $283.36.

The Client is responsible to have properly looked at and ensured they are happy with my style and that I fit the requirements of the commission and/or project.

The Client is solely responsible for confirming all progress updates when provided.

Where possible the client is to supply any important reference material if requested, where these details are not readily available the Client must confirm information and/or accept the details when shown.

Commissions may be put on hold where there has been no verbal/written acceptance of a provided draft, I/BuriedInSnow may follow up with the client 1-7 days from last contact, after 3+ weeks without contact the commission may be deemed abandoned. See: Point 5 under Payments, Refunds and Payment plans.

It is the Client's responsibility to check or ask about any current Exchange rates to confirm prices in their own currency before committing to the commission.

Prices for USD, Euro & British Pounds are available on my website and have already included exchange rates and/or international currency fees calculated into them, for all other currencies please inquire.

Where possible Quotes will be in the commissioner’s home currency unless specified in the quote and will be billed as such.

Most international Quotes will be in USD or EURO unless otherwise requested

Payment for commissions and all purchases are upfront of at least 50% of the value not including Tips, The remaining 50% is payable at any stage after confirmation of sketch.

Only after the full amount has been paid will un-watermarked drafts/updates/final art be made available for download/viewing.

Payment plans are available for commissions over $150, only once the commission is paid in full will high quality unwatermarked updates/final art be sent.

All payments are made via: See below.

Australia

At Events Cash/Trade/Card

Square payments, Card, Zippay & Afterpay

Paypal Invoices

Direct Deposit (Account information will be provided on request)

International

PayPal Invoice only.

"Ghosting" or Clients abandoning a commission/cutting contact will immediately void the commission

Abandoned commissions are non-refundable, any outstanding payments will be voided (any open invoices will be closed).

Commissions will be considered abandoned after 3+ weeks without contact.

Receiving Payments/Automatic payments is not considered ‘contact’ and where possible payments will be returned.

Any abandoned commission may be re-opened within 6 months (180 days) from the date of last contact in the instance of a reasonable purpose for the lack of communication. Deposits previously made will be applied to the updated commission price as per below: Reopening commissions over 6 months (180days) will be at the discretion of the Artist/BuriedInSnow.

Fees may be applied to any re-opened commissions, the commission price will be at the advertised rates of the date of re-opening and a 10% per (30 days)fee added to the total, (180+ days = 25% per month)

Example:

A commission was made in January for $150, they paid a deposit of $60.

The client returned 63 days from last contact to ask about restarting the commission.

The Artist rates had been updated during their absence; the commission was now worth $180, less the initial deposit the commission balance is $120 + 10% fee for the 2 months of no communication $12 per month

The commissioner must now pay $144

Any tips or Extra compensation during or after a commission will be treated as a donation and are non-refundable.

If the Client is unhappy with the finished product I/Artist will make an attempt to rectify the issue within reason, Refunds for change of mind, Financial regret/Financial strain after payment or clients unhappy with the style/etc will not be entertained.

Refunds for services already rendered will not be offered.

Additional Fees can be applied to any commission and are payable upfront, or can be added to the total due if a payment plan has been agreed to.

Fees included but are not limited to:

Excessive changes to existing work and/or revisions not covered by the complimentary revisions provided. (2x for standard commissions)

Complete redraws; defined as completely changing 50% or more of the existing artwork.

Additional unquoted details etc; Including changes to character/environmental features that were not disclosed previously including lighting/shading changes.

Fee’s will not be applied in the instance that mistakes were due to my/BuriedinSnow misunderstanding or failure to clarify before commencing work.

Commissions that fall under ‘Fanart’* do not hold or include any exclusive rights to the art that features a Fanart character's official design.

The commissioned artwork may be used in part/full as Prints or merchandise.

Fanart including OC content will not be sold.

Exclusive rights to Fanart commissions will be available for an additional cost.

Exclusive rights means that I/BuriedInSnow will not further profit directly from the art piece via direct sale, This does not include using the art for advertisement purposes.

*Fanart commissions refers to art of characters in which the commissioner does not hold the IP/Rights to the character/design/reference material.

Fanart commissions may receive a discount to the total commission cost or the purchase of merchandise featuring the artwork at the discretion of the artist/BuriedInSnow.

All artwork comes with a Signature and/or a static watermark, These will not be removed; Removing or cropping my signature is a blacklistable offence.

Attempts to scam others or pass off my art as your own is not acceptable and legal action may be taken in severe circumstances.

Commissions without clear/evident watermarks or signatures are available for commercial projects.

Commissions may include noise layers/watermarks and other tactics known to dissuade/corrupt AI/Learning model libraries.

Original project files and/or individual layers will not be supplied to the commissioner.

Artwork with Transparent backgrounds. Separated assets, or future high quality copies of any commissions can be supplied free of charge.

This does not include ‘Paper Doll’ commissions - If layers of hair,clothing, skin etc need to be separate this is to be discussed ahead of the commission.

It is not permitted to commission and/or request another individual or artist to edit or change my artwork.

MasterFiles of most artworks may be kept by me/BuriedInSnow, and where possible edits can be made.

Purchasing a commission/Design for the sole purpose of selling and/or profiting is not permitted, my art is not to be used for NFT's or any similar ‘block-chain’ system

All Artwork supplied to a commissioner/potential commissioner including Art samples, Art progress shots and finished artwork cannot be used for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Training in any capacity, and should not be knowingly submitted into applications/programs that will use it for AI training.

I/Artist hold the rights to use the artwork as examples for future potential commissioners, And to upload to social media held by me/BuriedInSnow.

This may include a Time-lapse video or examples for other commissioners/for use at Events/Conventions.

Clients Purchasing Character designs custom made by me will receive limited usage rights to the character design for the disclosed purposes (Eg: An initial design for a VTuber to be submitted to a 3D modeller)

It is not permitted to profit directly from the original art piece/character design without first purchasing the Commercial rights.

Commercial rights can be purchased at a later date if required.

Sales of any Designs/Adopts created by me/BuriedInSnow need to either be of equal/ similar value of the original purchase, unless extra art has been included in the sale.

Changes to the character design are permitted, but changes are not to be made to the Original.

I/Buried in snow hold the right to refuse, refund & Close any commission I feel uncomfortable with, I do not require justification or to explain specific reasoning. Abuse or harassment will be treated seriously and be reported to appropriate authorities.

These Terms are Subject only to personal use - Please contact me for Public use terms.