Definition

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- Artist: An individual producing the picture for the client. ("Destiny Slater" / "Sakeozo")
- Client: An individual purchasing the commission. (You)
- Commission: The form of service provided by the artist to the client per the commission agreement.
- NSFW: An abbreviation for "Not Suitable/Safe For Work" meaning the context itself is not something to be opened up in a public place such as a typical workplace, school, or anywhere else, because of the adult theme involved.

General

• Artist is not responsible for holding onto old commission files. The client is responsible to save files and keep track of it, and it won't entitle them to free work down the line.

• Complex characters and specifications may be subject to a higher price.

• All artwork is signed with the artist’s online alias (Sakeozo) except for NSFW artwork under a different alias. The artist will reveal the NSFW art account alias to the client if the client commissions the artist to draw something NSFW.

• The client will get the full-resolution version with and without the watermark. The client is expected to keep the unwatermarked version to themselves-- Not posting it on social media.

• The artist always uploads watermarked commissions to social media sites, unless the client specifically requested the artist not to. The artist may upload the picture on these platforms: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, TikTok, and Ko-Fi.

• If the client is anxious about the commission, please let the artist know at the beginning of the transaction, and the artist will do their best to help minimize that anxiety.

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Payment​

• If the client wishes to pay the artist that is not through Paypal, please specify that and the artist will follow up on whether that would be possible or not.

• If the client chooses to cancel the commission and it has already been worked on, the client's refund will reflect the progress made on the piece. For example, if 50% is completed, then the client will get 50% of the refund back.

• The payment plan is ok only for anything over $500.

• The first half of the payment is due upfront before the artist begins the work. Once the rough sketch image has been approved by the client, then the other half of the payment needs to be done to complete the rest of the art progress.

• If clients really like the artist's service and work, tips are welcome and super appreciated!

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Timeline

• The artist prioritizes the order of commissions in the queue.

• The artist will communicate with the client when the artist will begin on the commission and how long that would take them to complete.

 

 

Limitations

The artist reserves the right to reject the commission if it comes to:

• Copyrighted materials, unless given permission from the owner (will require proof) but commissioning art of client's fan character is fine.

• Minor client (Under 18 years old) ordering NSFW work.

• Real-life people who are not either the artist or client, unless given permission from those people Will require proof or have the artist to contact them directly to get their permission.

• If the client is being pushy, rude, attempts intimidation tactics, and does not respect the artist's pricing, that client will be blacklisted by the artist permanently. The artist may also privately share the experience with other Deaf creators to protect them from the blacklisted client.

• If it goes against the artist's values.

• Any other reason that makes an artist uncomfortable.

 

Things that can modify the cost of an order
Due to the additional time and effort, the cost increases if it comes to:​​

• Consultation

• Complex Character Design

• Additional Characters

• Specific detailed background

• Additional Character(s)

• Heavy written text as a reference instead of a visual reference.

• If it is not the artist's favorite subject.

• Deadline/Rush

• Licensing (20-40% times of the cost)

• Heavy control on artist's process, very picky, constantly checking on every step, and many back & forths on editing for the changes.

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Due to the shorter time and effort, the cost decreases if it comes to:

• Blob-like character design

• Returning client.

• Granting artist's creative freedom.

• If the project seems really simple and quick.

• High royalty and the artist strongly believe in the client's platform.

 

Work in Progress

• If the client asks for updates, the artist must accept the client's decision.

• Client will not be charged for wanting to see their commission work in progress. There will be NO refund once the picture is finished.

• Artist will reach out to the client and show their work in progress whenever the artist has questions, finished sketch, ink, flat color, shading/lighting, and then touch-up to the final.

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Refund

• If the artist decides to cancel the client's commission, then the client will get a full refund regardless of the process of the commission.

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Alterations

• It is the client's responsibility to make sure they have the information nailed down before commissioning the artist. They may ask the artist questions if they want to know what kind of information they need to provide to the artist.

• It is the client's responsibility to communicate with artists if they have any concerns and want to make changes to the work.

• Artist will fix small/minor mistakes and fixes for free.

• If the client wishes to make a major change to the pose, entire character design, scene, and the like, after the artist's rough sketch has been completed, then the client will be charged 50% of the base price. 25% of the base cost extra more, if it has been colored in already.

• Once the commission has been approved, labeled completed, and uploaded to social media sites by the artist, it is completed and cannot be altered anymore after that. The client will need to make a new order.

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Rights to the picture

• The artist reserve the rights to her artwork.

• The client does not own the rights to the image. All pictures are for personal use only unless stated otherwise.

• If the client is interested in buying the rights to the image, contact the artist to discuss licensing.

• The client may upload/use the commissioned artwork to their personal website or gallery, but credit to the artist directly is a must! Preferably with URL link or @sakeozo

• Client may NOT re-sell, edit, alter, claim the commission work as their own, or use this work for profit gain in any way, shape, or form unless the artist transfers copyright to the client. If the client is interested in owning the copyright, please discuss that with the artist.

• If the client is selling a character and a piece of artist's artwork is included, they can not sell artwork along with it, unless the artist was contacted and given permission beforehand.

• All work by artist cannot be used by a client to train an AI.

• All work by artist cannot be sold as NFTs.