Terms of Service
| Agreement |
As the client, it is your responsibility to thoroughly review and understand my Terms of Service (ToS). The inability to comprehend the ToS should be considered before commissioning me. Ignoring the terms during or after the commission process will result in a warning. If you happened to be warned twice it will result in an immediate termination in current work. A probation period is placed on client. After a probation is lifted and ignoring terms again client will go straight blacklisted and permanent non-acceptation in future work and services I provide.
Upon sending payment, you hereby agree to my Terms of Service and understand that failure to abide by it will result in the above-stated consequences.
| Notice to Those Interested |
I may work slowly have patience I am not a robot and have physical & mental health flareups or bad days. I will complete your commission to the best of my ability, rushing will result in less quality. If no work or progress has been made after 30 days then contact me will not be rushing after this passage of days. Please keep this in mind if ordering from me. I can send a low-resolution Work in Progress (WIP) pictures if requested. Before you do so however please check my Queue to see whether or not I have already started your commission. I can't provide WIP shots if I haven't started your commission yet. No WIP offered for sketch commissions.
I sometimes do my commissions out of order but paid commissions will be the priority. Be aware of this.
Turn around varies and dependent on artwork type. Quickest being 2-3 days longest about 10-14 weeks. Extra charge for a rush fee if needed by a certain date at least 2 weeks.
I will not work with clients under the age of 18 and /or with newly made accounts that have not been online for less than 6 months.
!NEW! After Oct 5th 2021 I will be adding a 3% charge to paypal transactions. Paypal has increased their fees up to ~5% currently from small businesses and artists. Transitioning to Square no account is needed from client a secure invoice is sent to their email no added fee for client.
!NEW! Nothing made by me may be used in any blockchain-related technology, to include NFTs, cryptocurrency, or future inventions in the space.
As the client, it is your responsibility to thoroughly review and understand my Terms of Service (ToS). The inability to comprehend the ToS should be considered before commissioning me. Ignoring the terms during or after the commission process will result in a warning. If you happened to be warned twice it will result in an immediate termination in current work. A probation period is placed on client. After a probation is lifted and ignoring terms again client will go straight blacklisted and permanent non-acceptation in future work and services I provide.
Upon sending payment, you hereby agree to my Terms of Service and understand that failure to abide by it will result in the above-stated consequences.
- Commercial use of my art, commissioned or otherwise and without previous written agreement, will be met with legal action when needed.
- Use of my art outside the stated limitations is prohibited.
- I reserve the right to decline the commission or the client my services if unwilling to take on the order for any reason. Reason(s) for decline will not be provided.
- I can cancel a commission at any time if a client becomes unruly and hard to work with.
- All correspondence will be done via email (talidagaDOTmontregaATgmail) unless confirmed for another platform such as Facebook, email works best.
| Notice to Those Interested |
I may work slowly have patience I am not a robot and have physical & mental health flareups or bad days. I will complete your commission to the best of my ability, rushing will result in less quality. If no work or progress has been made after 30 days then contact me will not be rushing after this passage of days. Please keep this in mind if ordering from me. I can send a low-resolution Work in Progress (WIP) pictures if requested. Before you do so however please check my Queue to see whether or not I have already started your commission. I can't provide WIP shots if I haven't started your commission yet. No WIP offered for sketch commissions.
I sometimes do my commissions out of order but paid commissions will be the priority. Be aware of this.
Turn around varies and dependent on artwork type. Quickest being 2-3 days longest about 10-14 weeks. Extra charge for a rush fee if needed by a certain date at least 2 weeks.
I will not work with clients under the age of 18 and /or with newly made accounts that have not been online for less than 6 months.
!NEW! After Oct 5th 2021 I will be adding a 3% charge to paypal transactions. Paypal has increased their fees up to ~5% currently from small businesses and artists. Transitioning to Square no account is needed from client a secure invoice is sent to their email no added fee for client.
!NEW! Nothing made by me may be used in any blockchain-related technology, to include NFTs, cryptocurrency, or future inventions in the space.
| Rights |
By commissioning me, you are purchasing my artistic labor only. As the artist, I retain ALL copyrights to the all my artwork which include but are not limited to the right to distribute, reproduce or use the image as additions to my portfolio, and host in my galleries and sites to promote my services and sales. Client still owns the right to their character. Sometimes I may livestream or make a VoD (Video on Demand) of my process.
I reserve the right to decline the commission or the client my services if unwilling to take on the order for any reason. Reason(s) for decline will not be provided.
I reserve the right to modify and resell or reuse any rejected sketches or unpaid or forfeited artwork as "pre-posed" at a later date.
Commissioned artwork will be watermarked and/or signed by me.
I do not provide any original (.SAI, .Psd, etc.) files of the artwork.
Alteration such as manipulation of the artwork (e.g. changing the color, manipulation of the character, removing the background, etc.) is prohibited unless permission is given otherwise.
All prices paid for any work are private information between myself and the client.
Client Use of artwork(s) created by me
Commercial Use is prohibited, unless a written agreement has been drawn up beforehand. Commercial Use will cause the price to increase from normal commission prices. This means that, unless an agreement has been met, the client may not do the following or anything else not listed that the client will gain monetary value from my artwork:
When re-posting the commissioned work, the client is required to give clear and proper credit.
While I try my best to, I am not obligated to keep any works in my account/gallery, or possession.
By commissioning me, you are purchasing my artistic labor only. As the artist, I retain ALL copyrights to the all my artwork which include but are not limited to the right to distribute, reproduce or use the image as additions to my portfolio, and host in my galleries and sites to promote my services and sales. Client still owns the right to their character. Sometimes I may livestream or make a VoD (Video on Demand) of my process.
- Client may request to not be named or tagged.
- Client may request to remain anonymous during the process.
- Client still has ownership of their character(s)
I reserve the right to decline the commission or the client my services if unwilling to take on the order for any reason. Reason(s) for decline will not be provided.
- If client attempts to guilt or bribe me into doing their commission even after I declined. Client will be blacklisted and permanent non-acceptation in future work and services I provide.
I reserve the right to modify and resell or reuse any rejected sketches or unpaid or forfeited artwork as "pre-posed" at a later date.
Commissioned artwork will be watermarked and/or signed by me.
- Removal or distortion of my watermark and/or signature is prohibited. Signature will always be on my artwork.
I do not provide any original (.SAI, .Psd, etc.) files of the artwork.
Alteration such as manipulation of the artwork (e.g. changing the color, manipulation of the character, removing the background, etc.) is prohibited unless permission is given otherwise.
- Upon completion, I will not make alterations to the commission at the request of the client.
- You may not draw on or alter my artwork.
All prices paid for any work are private information between myself and the client.
Client Use of artwork(s) created by me
- Use the artwork as an icons, signatures, layouts, wallpapers, banners, & Personal site display
- Use the artwork for ARPG character progression
- You may not draw on or alter my artwork.
- You may not claim the work to be your own or set it up for redistribution such prints, stickers, or anything to reduplicate artwork for profit.
- You may print for personal use. I'm willing the look at any artist print agreements needed.
- Reselling artwork value may only be an addition to a character and/ or design that is being resold.
Commercial Use is prohibited, unless a written agreement has been drawn up beforehand. Commercial Use will cause the price to increase from normal commission prices. This means that, unless an agreement has been met, the client may not do the following or anything else not listed that the client will gain monetary value from my artwork:
- Use the artwork to promote a game.
- Use the artwork to promote a RP/ARPG.
- Use the artwork to promote a/their website.
- Use the artwork to promote the client's social media.
- Use the artwork for the client's monetary gain.
- Use the artwork to promote the client's services or work.
- Use the artwork to promote charity(s) or political movement(s)
- !NEW! Nothing made by me may be used in any blockchain-related technology, to include NFTs, cryptocurrency, or future inventions in the space.
When re-posting the commissioned work, the client is required to give clear and proper credit.
- Link back to my any of my galleries or Facebook page.
- Link back to the posted artwork from my galleries or Facebook page.
- If you upload any of my pieces done for you elsewhere, you must give credit. If you refuse to give credit or edit my signature on any artwork of mine found elsewhere will be reported as stolen.
- Client can share the artwork that I, the artist, made for them via social media as long as my Watermark and/or signature stays on the artwork. I can send client a non-watermark version but are NOT allowed to share it. Signature will always be on my artwork.
While I try my best to, I am not obligated to keep any works in my account/gallery, or possession.
| Ordering and Process |
A customer may come to me at anytime to request a quote.
All correspondence will be done via email (talidagaDOTmontregaATgmail) unless confirmed for another platform such as Facebook. Emails work best.
Client emails or direct messages me with the subject as CM Artwork. The client and I, the artist, will discuss and confirm information for the commission to be done.
Once Payment is made I will begin sketching thumbnails and looking at references. After the best 1 or 2 thumbnails is sketched larger the client confirms on the sketch and I will continue working till completion.
Making major changes to artwork will have fee(s) as follows (changing pose(s), angle(s) adding extra mark(s) or item(s) not stated in reference sent at time of payment) :
Once artwork is completed the client will receive both a bigger size for client personally and a smaller size that may posted online.
When re-posting the commissioned work, the client is required to give clear and proper credit.
A customer may come to me at anytime to request a quote.
- A quote will be valid for 30 days. After that time the same quote will be will no longer work and the work will be reevaluated and may be higher or lower based on changes to my experience and knowledge of the requested work.
All correspondence will be done via email (talidagaDOTmontregaATgmail) unless confirmed for another platform such as Facebook. Emails work best.
- Client must use an email they use frequently as to not prolong the artwork time.
- I, the artist, live in during Spring and Summer observed March to November Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7) or during the Fall and Winter observed early November to March Pacific Standard Time (UTC-8). When Commissions are open I check my email every other day excluding Sundays. Once in the mornings or once in the afternoons before my last meal of the day. When Commissions are closed once a week if not at the very least once every month. Unless a life event interrupts it.
Client emails or direct messages me with the subject as CM Artwork. The client and I, the artist, will discuss and confirm information for the commission to be done.
- All commissions, except custom designs, are required to have some type of visual reference, be it an actual reference sheet, or another piece of art of the character. I also accept 3d model screenshots as long as they are a clear depiction of the character. Moodboards will be as I the artist interpret them.
- I will not be held accountable if the provided reference is unclear or out of date. The reference the client provides to me will be the one I look off of for details, markings, species specifics, etc.
- Please get all your details together before you send the initial email. That will make it easier for me not to miss anything.
Once Payment is made I will begin sketching thumbnails and looking at references. After the best 1 or 2 thumbnails is sketched larger the client confirms on the sketch and I will continue working till completion.
- May request low-resolution WIP shots. Will cause workflow to take longer if previously discussed no progress is to be made until client has a WIP approved.
- No WIP offered for sketched commissions.
- Check on Queue to see progress of commission to see if whether or not I have started on your commission. I can't provide WIP shots if I haven't started yet.
Making major changes to artwork will have fee(s) as follows (changing pose(s), angle(s) adding extra mark(s) or item(s) not stated in reference sent at time of payment) :
- If it is in the sketch stage, 2 free changes. Each additional change after that will add 5% of the commission total.
- If it is in the lining stage, Each change(s) will add 10% of the commission total.
- If it is in the flat color stage and/ or background stage. Each change(s) will add 25% of the commission total.
- If it is in the finishing touches Stage. Each change(s) will add 50% of the commission total.
- Client can make 2 paid changes. Anymore requested than the allotted 2 paid changes will be declined and warned once if asked again after warning the commission is terminated.
- If the commission is terminated the Client will be put on a probation for a time. If terminated reoccurs again after probation is lifted Client will be blacklisting and permanent non-acceptation in future work and services I provide.
- If there is mistakes in the artwork that need to be rectified that are my fault for missing such as markings, tattoos, character specific attributes. From the reference(s) sent to me at time of payment It will be done without charge
Once artwork is completed the client will receive both a bigger size for client personally and a smaller size that may posted online.
- If artwork is traditional will also mail a print of the commission if previously discussed.
- Upon completion client will be notified through the same communication as when commission started via email or agreed upon communication.
When re-posting the commissioned work, the client is required to give clear and proper credit.
- Link back to my any of my galleries or Facebook page.
- Link back to the posted artwork from my galleries or Facebook page.
- If you upload any of my pieces done for you elsewhere, you must give credit. If you refuse to give credit or edit my signature on any artwork of mine found elsewhere will be reported as stolen.
- Client can share the artwork that I, the artist, made for them via social media as long as my Watermark and/or signature stays on the artwork. I can send client a non-watermark version but are NOT allowed to share it. Signature will always be on my artwork.
| Prices and Payment |
All prices are not negotiable. Prices are all in USD.
Accepted Methods of payment for all types of works.
Agreement on a price and full payment is expected before any work is started.
All prices paid for any work are private information between myself and the client.
Making changes to artwork will have fees as follows (changing pose(s), angle(s) adding extra mark(s) or item(s) not stated in reference sent at time of payment) :
All prices are not negotiable. Prices are all in USD.
- I do not do holds unless I have stated otherwise.
- Payment is final.
- Payment must be made within 24 hours of receipt or the order is voided.
- Nonrefundable. EXCEPTION: The client is entitled to a partial refund if I am unable to meet the previous obligations:
- If I no longer wish to fulfill the order after accepting.
- I am physically/mentally incapable of fulfilling the order.
- If I don't start sketching the client's artwork within 21 days, unless client decides to give more time.
- In the case of a refund, the client is entitled to whatever progress I have made on their commission.
Accepted Methods of payment for all types of works.
- Via PayPal !NEW! with an added 3% fee after Oct 5th 2021 I will still be paying paypal about a 2.6% fee instead of their raised ~5%
- Via Square
- No account is needed from client for Square a secure invoice is sent to their email no added fee for client.
- Via Cash (If ordering in person) No checks.
Agreement on a price and full payment is expected before any work is started.
- Payment plans are open to sales that are or reach $50+ USD
- 50% Required upfront to start artwork with payment plans. The rest of payment will be required at the finishing touches stage before artwork is completed.
- Failure to fulfill the remaining balance within the discussed given time-frame will result in Forfeiture of the commission or sale.
- Any artwork Forfeited may be recycled to fit a future commission for a different client and / or for future sale(s) by the artist.
All prices paid for any work are private information between myself and the client.
Making changes to artwork will have fees as follows (changing pose(s), angle(s) adding extra mark(s) or item(s) not stated in reference sent at time of payment) :
- If it is in the sketch stage, 2 free changes. Each additional change after that will add 5% of the commission total.
- If it is in the lining stage, Each change(s) will add 10% of the commission total.
- If it is in the flat color stage and/ or background stage. Each change(s) will add 25% of the commission total.
- If it is in the finishing touches Stage. Each change(s) will add 50% of the commission total.
- Client can make 2 paid changes. Anymore requested than the allotted 2 paid changes will be declined and warned once if asked again after warning the commission is terminated.
- If the commission is terminated the Client will be put on a probation for a time. If terminated reoccurs again after probation is lifted Client will be blacklisting and permanent non-acceptation in future work and services I provide.
- If there is mistakes in the artwork that need to be rectified that are my fault for missing such as markings, tattoos, character specific attributes from the reference sent to me at time of payment It will be done without charge
| Content |
What I Will Draw ✔ :
What I'm Willing to Try👌:
What I Will NOT draw❌:
What I Will Draw ✔ :
- Feral Animal(s)
- Canines (paws and claws, elongated snouts).
- Equines and Cervids (hooves, antlers/horns).
- Avian and Bats (feathers, leather, beaks, wings).
- Feline (paws and claws, shorter rounder snouts).
- Reptilian (scales, claws, dinosaur-like).
- Fantasy Creature(s)
- Dragons and Wyverns.
- Kirins and Unicorns.
- Manticores and Chimeras
- ARPG/Closed/Open species that fall under the above in likeness.
- Any Fantasy that fall under the above in likeness.
- ARPG-Related Works
- Miscellaneous Experience (XP) images.
- ARPG-specific images (training, breeding, activity roll, etc.)
- Specific ARPG designs.
- Blood and Gore (mild and extreme).
What I'm Willing to Try👌:
- Human(s) / Humanoid(s)
- Anthropomorphized Animal(s)
- Animals that fall under the above in likeness
- No Fetishes
- Fanart / Fancharacter(s)
- Taurs/Satyrs (animal+humanoid)
- Amphibian and amphibian-like
- Fish and fish-like
- Tasteful Pinup(s) (covered naughty bits with foliage, ribbons, etc).
- Only for Humanoid or Anthropomorphized never for feral animals/creatures
- Complex Design(s) (will cause the price to increase from normal commission prices).
- More than 3 main colors on body accent colors not counted (gradient markings can be discussed)
- More than 3 Markings or Tattoos
- Small amount of Mecha/ Cyborg
- Guns and Weapons
- Armor / Tack
- With Wings (not Avian or Dragon, more than 2 normal wings).
- Complicated / Complex Markings.
- More than 3 main colors on body accent colors not counted (gradient markings can be discussed)
What I Will NOT draw❌:
- Nudity / Fetishes / NSFW.
- Hard Porn, Not Pinups
- Small Children / Humanoid Babies.
- Buildings / Vehicles.
- Same sex Physically Sensual Relationships
- Preference of my choice can be discussed of what I'm comfortable with.
- Insect and insect-like (not confidant to offer artwork yet).
- Mecha / Robots / Cyborgs (If character has small amount willing to discuss).
- My character(s) shipped or romantically involved with your character(s). Friendships or simple cameos can be discussed.
- Images and characters that depict racism, hate, and discrimination, as well as any other political or religious material.
- Anything made to harass or demean others.
| Resale and Uses |
Client Use with character and/ or design(s) created by me.
Client Use of artwork(s) created by me
Commercial Use is prohibited, unless a written agreement has been drawn up beforehand. Commercial Use will cause the price to increase from normal commission prices. This means that, unless an agreement has been met, the client may not do the following or anything else not listed that the client will gain monetary value from my artwork:
Alteration such as manipulation of the artwork (e.g. changing the color, manipulation of the character, removing the background, etc.) is prohibited unless permission is given otherwise.
When re-posting the commissioned work, the client is required to give clear and proper credit.
Resale and trade of artwork is only permitted if with a character that the client is also selling and/ or trading.
Client Use with character and/ or design(s) created by me.
- Characters and designs may be used in any art form (illustrated, written. etc).
- Client may make or change the character(s) any gender.
- Turning a character or design into a species of its own, especially one in which profit is made, is prohibited.
- Application of the design or transformation of the character into a pre-existing species is permitted.
- The original design by me must always be kept with, and sold / traded / gifted with, any edited or redesigned version. You may not sell / trade / gift a design with the intention to keep a redesigned version for yourself without my permission.
- Exceptions If you feel that a redesign you've made is far enough removed from the original design, to the point where no one looking at the two designs would see a connection, please message me to discuss separating them.
- You are always welcome to commission or design family members for your personal characters.
- However, you may NOT use my designs in 'breed sheets' or create 'offspring designs' or combining with another design for profit based on my design.
Client Use of artwork(s) created by me
- Use the artwork as an icons, signatures, layouts, wallpapers, banners, & Personal site display
- Use the artwork for ARPG character progression
- You may not draw on or alter my artwork.
- You may not claim the work to be your own or set it up for redistribution such prints, stickers, or anything to reduplicate artwork for profit.
- You may print for your personal use. I will always be willing look over artist print agreements that are needed.
- Reselling artwork value may only be an addition to a character and/ or design that is being resold.
Commercial Use is prohibited, unless a written agreement has been drawn up beforehand. Commercial Use will cause the price to increase from normal commission prices. This means that, unless an agreement has been met, the client may not do the following or anything else not listed that the client will gain monetary value from my artwork:
- Use the artwork to promote a game.
- Use the artwork to promote a RP/ARPG.
- Use the artwork to promote a/their website.
- Use the artwork to promote the client's social media.
- Use the artwork for the client's monetary gain.
- Use the artwork to promote the client's services or work.
- Use the artwork to promote charity(s) or political movement(s)
- !NEW! Nothing made by me may be used in any blockchain-related technology, to include NFTs, cryptocurrency, or future inventions in the space.
Alteration such as manipulation of the artwork (e.g. changing the color, manipulation of the character, removing the background, etc.) is prohibited unless permission is given otherwise.
- Upon completion, I will not make alterations to the commission at the request of the client. Signature will always be on my artwork.
- You may not draw on or alter my artwork.
When re-posting the commissioned work, the client is required to give clear and proper credit.
- Link back to my any of my galleries or Facebook page.
- Link back to the posted artwork from my galleries or Facebook page.
- If you upload any of my pieces done for you elsewhere, you must give credit. If you refuse to give credit or edit my signature on any artwork of mine found elsewhere will be reported as stolen.
- Client can share the artwork that I, the artist, made for them via social media as long as my Watermark and/or signature stays on the artwork. I can send client a non-watermark version but are NOT allowed to share it. Signature will always be on my artwork.
Resale and trade of artwork is only permitted if with a character that the client is also selling and/ or trading.
- New owners must be made aware of my Terms of Service on the subject of Resales and Uses. It is not my responsibility to chase down new owners to inform them.
- Resale of characters and designs is permitted.
- Reselling of characters and designs for more than purchased is prohibited. EXCEPTION: Proof of additional commissioned artwork from myself or any other artist.
- Trading or Gifting of characters and designs is permitted.
| Shipping and Handling |
Offered for Traditional artwork(s) only currently. Will add to commission Price. For USA residents prices will differ with outside USA residents due to shipping differences.Artist Trading Cards option already has the price adjusted. If you do not want to pay for shipping you will not receive the physical print of your artwork.
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Last Updated Feb 2, 2022
| Questions and Concerns |
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