. ˚◞➳〔 terms of service 〕

GENERAL TERMS . . .

- I will only be accepting commission orders through the form, DMs, or email.- I still own rights to the illustration, and may display and publish it for future portfolios. Give proper credit when posting the artwork online.- Personal use only. You may post the illustration on your social media, use as icon & banner, make personal merch, etc.- Do not distribute it for profit or use it for any commercial purposes. Rights must be purchased for commercial use.- Commissions are not allowed to be used for anything crypto, NFT, or AI related purposes.- Commissions related to Chongyun, Xingqiu, and Persona 3 will have 10% off!

PAYMENT . . .

- I accept Payment methods via PayPal, Ko-fi, or GCash. You may choose via the form or discuss it with me.- 100% upfront payment. I will start on the commission once it is fully paid. If the commission is over 200 USD, partial payment may be an option.- The client's given email/user will be confirmed before and after payment.- All prices listed are in USD.- Tips are very welcome!

ADDITIONAL FEES . . .

- Additional charges for detailed characters will be discussed beforehand.- Plain colored backgrounds / transparent backgrounds / minimal detailed backgrounds are free of charge.- Maximum of two additional characters.- Priority commissions, AKA commissions that need to be done before a certain deadline, will be charged an additional 25%.- Revisions may cause you additional fees depending on frequency and complexity.

PROCESS AND REVISION . . .

- A commission is estimated to take 1-6 weeks. It may take longer or shorter depending on the queue, complexity, or personal reasons. You may ask for updates but please do not rush me.- You will be sent the sketch and further updates regarding the progress of the commission. You may also check the spreadsheet regarding the progress.- Major revisions are only accepted during the sketching process.- Major revisions may be: Change of character/clothes and change of perspective/angle of character. This may cost you additional fees, and will be discussed to you beforehand- You are free to make as many revisions of rough sketches with no charge. The rule mentioned above only applies to sketches where I have already drawn your character in detail.- You are free to make any minor revisions (small accessory, change of colors, minor details) during the later process with no charge.- I am not responsible for any unsatisfactory element of the finished artwork if no feedback was given to amend it.- The final piece will be sent to your specified email address in PNG format.

CANCELLATION POLICY . . .

- No full refunds once I start or finish the commission.- In the case that I myself cancel your commission, then you will be granted a full refund.- Clients can only fully cancel commission orders before I start on the commission.- Depending on how much progress the artwork has made, a percentage of the payment will be returned.- Strictly no chargeback without confirmation and discussion.- If a chargeback was requested without confirmation, you will lose all rights to the usage. I will have full right to profit from it, and you will be blacklisted for commissioning me again.

COPYRIGHT AND USAGE . . .

- I still retain all rights to the illustration. I am able to do whatever with my art, including but not restricted to:- Publishing the commissioned work on my website, portfolios, or social media. However, the client does have an 'private commission' option in the order form.Clients may:
- Post the commissioned work on any website or social media with proper credit or watermarked artwork.- Print and use the artwork for display for personal use.- Use the artwork as avatar, icon, social media banner, and phone/desktop wallpaper.Clients may NOT:- Repaint over the work (e.g. removing watermarks and signatures)- Take credit for the artwork.- Use my work for any commercial purposes unless discussed beforehand.- Use my work for anything AI, NFT, or Crypto related.

COMMERCIAL USE . . .

- Please discuss your proposed project in email or DM.
- Commercial works will be charged 200-300% the price.
- Final pricing will be discussed.
- Commercial use includes but is not limited to:

• Instagram
• Twitter
• Email

. ˚◞➳〔 frequently asked questions 〕

A: PayPal is my primary payment method, however, I also accept ko-fi payments. Alternatively, I also have a GCash for PH clients.

A: Nope, please understand if I decline.

A: Yes! If you want a piece that has a similar style, feeling, or pose to one of my previous artworks, you are encouraged to tell me!

A: Estimated time is about 1-6 weeks. It may take longer or shorter depending on the queue and personal circumstances. You may ask for updates, but please do not rush me.

A: Yes, but no heavily strict deadlines, such as any time below seven days/one week.

A: Yes! Please remember to credit me!

A: I will send you the sketch and further WIPs so you may give feedback, unless you prefer to keep the final product a surprise.

A: You're free to make as many as you like during the sketching. Please be aware that the complexity of changes may require additional charges.

A: If it's only minor details, yes! (accessories, colors, etc.) but changes such as poses, clothes, faces, etc. will not be accepted. Please inform me of major details before I start the piece or when I send you the sketch.

A: Yes! Preferably inform me earlier.

A: (@chicheesticks) on my Twitter and Instagram, or through my gmail [email protected]! Links listed below. I usually respond in afternoons. (GMT+8)