ART COMMISSION TERMS AND PRICING

NIGHTWIND SELLSWORD
INFORMATION ABOUT ARTWORK COMMISSIONS AND TERMS OF SERVICE
 

• Status & Slots
• Ordering & Payment
• About commissioning me
• Example Quotes and Prices
• Do’s and Don’ts
• Terms of Service
 

STATUS AND SLOTS:
 

One commission equals one slot- so if one person orders three pieces, that person fills up three slots. If all slots are taken you can ask to be placed on a Waitlist.
 

ORDERING & PRICING
 

How to order:
Complete the Commission Order Form to commission an art piece!
Alternatively, Send me an email to NIGHTWINDSELLSWORD@GMAIL.COM or a direct message to one of my social media accounts. I will send you an order form or we can complete the order process over written messages.
 

GENERAL INFO: Your name: Your e-mail: Type/category of commission: How many characters: Any specific wishes/details you want included: Background: CHARACTER(S) INFO: Character name: Character personality/description(s): Please give me everything you have on your character that you want me to have in mind when drawing them - also characters from series since I might not know them. You can also send me a youtube link to a video portraying the characters' personality.
By sending this order I confirm that I have read and accept the terms of service for commissioning “NIGHTWIND SELLSWORD”.
You can place multiple orders in one mail, just include the above info multiple times. Please include reference images of your character(s). If there is anything specific you would like me to get inspired from (e.g. environment for background or stock images for poses) please include them as well. If you cannot provide reference for the character (meaning you only have a text description), an additional fee may be added to the price. Send your order to NIGHTWINDSELLSWORD@gmail.com
After you send the order form or written art request, I will review your order and determine the final price, which I will send back to you for review.
 

Payment method:
I accept either PAYPAL or CASH APP.
 

ABOUT COMMISSIONING ME
 

Before you order, please make sure to have read my Terms of Service. These terms apply to private commissions only. This information is NOT applicable for commercial work , therefore the art can only be used for the client’s personal purposes.
All prices below are base prices. Things that might increase the price are complex character designs, number of characters, not being able to provide a good visual reference, complex backgrounds and amount of detail in the image in general.

EXAMPLE QUOTES AND PRICES
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AN ILLUSTRATION TYPE NOT LISTED BELOW (Such as Comic Pages or Illustrations with Complex Backgrounds) PLEASE MESSAGE ME FOR A CUSTOM QUOTE!
• EMOTE OR SKETCH : $35 USD
• HEADSHOT WITH LIGHT RENDER: $45 USD
• HALF-BODY OR CHIBI WITH LIGHT RENDER: $65 USD
• FULL-BODY WITH LIGHT RENDER OR SCREENTONE: $85 USD
• BUST WITH INTERMEDIATE RENDER: $100 USD
• MECHA WITH LIGHT RENDER OR SCREENTONE: $120 USD
 

Do’s & Don’ts
 

WILL DRAW
• Humans and Humanoids
• Mecha
• Vehicles and Equipment
• Landscapes and Cities
• Creatures
• Pets
• A portrait of you and your loved ones
• Couples/ships of any gender
• Fan Art
• Original characters
• Comic Pages
• Sexuality (+NSFW)
 

WILL NOT DRAW:
• Hateful art
• Excessive Gore
• Extreme Fetish art
 

TERMS OF SERVICE / TOS
 

If you have a problem with any of these terms, they may be changed if discussed with me prior to paying for your commissioned piece.
 

1. GENERAL TERMS
• All drawings may or will include a subtle sign that you may not remove.
• I might record the drawing process and post it on my social media accounts.
• Prices are subject to change based on demand.
• I have the right to reject any order that I do not feel comfortable drawing for any reason.
 

2. PAYMENT
• Currency accepted is United States Dollars
• and can be paid through PayPal or Cash App.
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Commissions can be paid either 100% upfront or split 20% upfront and 80% due after sketch approval.
• Do not send me any payment before I have agreed to give you a slot and I have sent you an invoice for the payment.
Please note that a 20% up-front deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE.
 

3. PROCESS AND DELIVERY
• I will notify you when I have started on your commission and you, therefore, lose the rights to a refund (see point 7 further below for more info on refunds)
• While I'm working on your commission I will make reviews with you to make sure I make it just right for you!
• The amount of reviews depends on the complexity of the work.
• During the reviews, you will see work-in-progress and these images may include a watermark and be smaller than the finished piece.
• The time it takes to finish your commission varies 1 week - 3 months
• If anything comes up that will slow the progress of the initially estimated delivery time I will let you know as soon as possible. depending on factors such as health, the complexity of the commissioned piece, other work and con seasons.
• Once the piece is finished you will receive the full-resolution image along with a web-friendly size. Note that for digital works there is no physical product. Depending on where you live, we can arrange to print your artwork. Just ask :)
• For physical drawings on paper, I will ship you the original drawing in bubble mailer envelope with cardboard backing.
 

4. REVISIONS
• You get 2 rounds of revisions on the commissioned piece included in the price. The first round of at Sketch Approval Stage, and the second round at the Flat Color Approval stage (or equivalent).
• A fee will be added if you want something changed on the final drawing - unless a misunderstanding from my side has been made.
• If you wish for me to change something in the drawing you have previously approved, I will charge you a fee to change it. The amount of the extra charge depends on the change you want me to make and is usually based on an hourly wage.
• If your reference is unclear to start with changes will come at an extra charge.
• Revisions are not allowed for Sketch-tier commissions.
 

5. COPYRIGHT / USAGE POLICY
I, NIGHTWIND SELLSWORD, (the artist), claim the rights to the produced drawing, not the buyer. Therefore I am allowed to use the copyrighted artwork to:
• Promote myself with it everywhere
• Publish books with it (artbooks, etc.)
• Display it everywhere to my liking (website, social media, etc.)
• Post it wherever I want
 

The buyer is allowed to:
• Use the commissioned piece for personal use unless agreed otherwise (you can upload it on all your social media profiles, forums, etc.)
• Print the artwork and claim the character(s) as their own, but not the artwork itself.
• Use the artwork to promote themselves. You are not forced to give me credit when you post it but it is very appreciated.
• Use the artwork on their Youtube channel and in monetized videos as long as the artwork itself is not the main subject for the earnings.
 

The following is considered copyright infringement:
• Reproducing/using the copyrighted artwork commercially - means making money off it in any way.
• Claiming the artwork as your own
• Removing my signature from the artwork
• Altering the artwork without my consent
• I reserve the full rights to the image and it's use/distribution unless otherwise agreed upon (rights to the image for your own non-personal use may be purchased at any time).
 

6. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
• I will do everything I can to make my customers happy!
• If you have a problem with anything in regards to the commissioned piece please tell me right away so we can find a solution together.
• I am willing to change some of my terms for you if you ask before I start on your commission. If you, e.g., do not want me to post your art anywhere, we can discuss this.
 

7. REFUND / CANCELLATION POLICY
• The buyer is not allowed a refund once I started working on the commission.
• If for any reason I am unable to start your commission you will receive a full refund.
• If you cancel your order before I started it, you can get a full refund.
• If you are getting a refund, do not request a Paypal or Cash App chargeback. I will transfer the money back to you myself.
• If you request a Paypal or Cash App chargeback at any point when you were not allowed to ask for a refund you will lose all beforementioned rights to the commissioned piece and I will have the full right to profit further from it in any way. I
will decline the chargeback and supply Paypal or Cash App with our conversations in which we talk about the commission as evidence that I have completed work for you. Furthermore, you will be blacklisted for commissioning me again.
If the buyer breaks any of the points stated above they will lose all the beforementioned rights to the artwork commissioned by me, NIGHWIND SELLSWORD (the artist), and I will have the right to profit further from the commissioned artwork in any way I see fit. If you have a problem with any of these statements, they may be changed if discussed with me prior to paying your commissioned piece.
 

What do you get?
• Drafts/mockups that you must decide which one I should continue with (depending on the complexity of the commission there might be fewer or more drafts)
• Sketch and/or final sketches that you must accept before I continue the work
• Insight and involvement in color plan (depending on the complexity of the commissioned piece)
• Full-resolution file (A4: approx. 210 x 297 mm at 300 DPI) of final drawing and a smaller version for internet upload. Final file formats are usually JPEG.
• For Physical Drawings, the standard format is 14 x 21.6 cm (5.5 x 8.5 inches) on archival-grade paper.

TERMS OF USE
 

By purchasing a commission from me (the artist) you agree to be purchasing my services only. If you have a problem with any of the below conditions, they may be changed if discussed with me prior to paying for your commissioned piece.
Please read the terms carefully:
 

I, NIGHTWIND SELLSWORD
• I reserve the right to cancel and refund the order at any time for any reason. (the artist):
• I retain all copyrights over the commissioned artwork.
• I will NOT claim the intellectual property (IP) of the commissioned artwork.
• I will NOT profit further from the commissioned artwork unless you (the customer) break any of the terms.
• I reserve the right to post the commissioned artwork online, in my portfolio as well as in publications such as art books.
You (the customer/commissioner):
• You may upload the commissioned artwork on any website and social channels.
• You may NOT make profits from the commissioned piece (reselling, redistributing, uploading to POD-services, make prints, etc.)
• You may NOT alter the commissioned artwork without my (the artist's) consent.
• You retain the rights to the intellectual property (IP).
• You may NOT use the commissioned artwork for commercial purposes. The license to the commissioned artwork may be purchased at any point - contact me for info.
 

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