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Tea's 2023 Digital Art Commissions Terms of Service General Outlines

Tea’s Commission Terms of ServiceContact
- Direct Messages on Twitter, Social Media, Discord, etc. are acceptable as initial contact, but important messages will be redirected to email.
On the client
- By inquiring the artist for a commissioned artwork, the client confirms they are 18 years of age or older on the date of the first contact and agree to be held to these TOS.
Payment
3.1 OPTION 1: WISE
- The preferred payment method is a transfer via wise (https://wise.com/)
- Fees are on the client, unless otherwise specified. Specific fees and exchange rates are available on wise’s website calculator.
- DO NOT send money unprompted; Once both client and artist agreed on an adequate proposal fee, the artist will send a payment request link. Any money sent outside the payment request link will be considered a donation.
- Exceptionally for Wise payments, for pieces 120 USD and over, payment 50% upfront and 50% after final delivery is acceptable.
- Work will not begin until 50% of the commission is paid.
- Final piece in high-resolution will not be delivered until the commission is paid in full.3.1 OPTION 2: PAYPAL
- Purchases via PayPal will be charged an extra 10% to account for the fee difference.
- Paypal payments will be made via invoices.
- Work will not begin until the commission is paid in full.
- DO NOT send money on your own; all standard payments are made through invoices. Any money sent outside of invoices will be considered a donation.
- Tips are welcome.
Will/Will Not
Will Draw
Will Not Draw
-Humans/humanoids
-Monsters
-Robots
-Animal characteristics
-Original characters
-Fandom characters
-Sexual content and artistic nudity
-All sexes and genders, including trans and intersex
-Scat/watersports
-Hate art, hate symbols
-Animal crueltyThese lists are for the convenience of both potential clients and mine but are not exhaustive. If you don’t see a desired item in either list, please feel free to ask me.
I reserve the right to turn down any commission based on content, regardless of what is included on these lists.General Workflow
5.1. Inquiry, Briefing & Reference phase
- The artist and client discuss the style, content, and price of the commission. Neither artist nor client is bound to anything at this point.
- Client will describe what they are looking for in the commission piece, such as the Subject of the artwork (what character, how many, situation depicted, etc.) and the Characteristics of the artwork (format, portrait or landscape, portrait or half-body or full-body, color profile, etc.).
- Client will gather relevant references and submit along with briefing contents.
- Potential triggers should be discussed at this stage. Later addition of contentious characteristics will not be allowed.
- At the end of this phase, Artist will make a fee proposal based on the briefing contents.
- Once Client and Artist reach an agreement about the briefing contents and the adequate fee proposal:
For wise - client must transfer agreed amount and send in proof by email
For PayPal - artist will send invoice to client;
For more details, check TOS item 3 - Payment.
5.2. Sketch phase
- This phase begins once I confirm receiving payment.
- I will sketch two or more options based on briefing contents and submit for client approval. Lines will be rough and unfinished.
- Characteristics such as overall composition, concept, posing and expressions should be discussed in this stage. Later modifications to the sketch will not be possible.
- This phase concludes once the client accepts one sketch option.
5.3. Color Thumbnail phase
- This phase begins once I confirm the client's chosen sketch.
- I will make two or more options of color thumbnails based on the approved sketch and briefing content for client approval. Colors will be roughly placed to represent an approximation of final product colors.
- Characteristics such as colors hue, light and shadow intensity and placement, highlights should be discussed in this stage. Later modifications to the color thumbnail will not be possible.
- This phase concludes once the client accepts one color thumbnail option.
5.4. Render phase- This phase begins once I confirm the client's chosen color thumb.
- I will make one rendered piece based on the approved sketch, approved color thumbnail and briefing content for client approval. This will be the final artwork.
- Characteristics such as textures (wood grain, metallic sheen, glossy surfaces, etc) will be worked on at this stage.
- This phase concludes once the client accepts the finished piece or the artist is unable to make further modifications.** The client has FIVE DAYS to respond to a Sketch/Color/Revision approval unless otherwise agreed upon. After five days the commission will be put on hold until there is another open slot or a response is received.Fees
6.1 Revisions
- Revisions that are made because of the artist’s error are free. Those made because of the commissioner’s error, a mutual misunderstanding, or lack of communication are subject to additional fees at the artist’s discretion.
- Please condense revision requests into as few emails as possible, and take the time to double and triple check the work before asking for revisions. Revisions after the second email may require a fee. (Ex: send one email asking to change the expression, tail, and paws, not one email for each).
- In each stage (Sketch, Color, Render) three minor revisions are included for free. Further minor revisions may require a fee, the amount of which will vary case-by-case.
- Major revisions (restart from previous phase) will incur an additional fee. Major revisions are not available for the Render phase.
6.2. Deadlines & Rush Fees
- The work time for each work and phase may vary according to its contents. I advise giving around at least 3 weeks between the beginning of each phase and my first feedback (revisions not included).
- If the client wishes to have the phase deliver by a certain date in less than 3 weeks, they can ask for a Rush fee. The amount will vary case-by-case.
- If the client requests a Rush fee and the artist agrees:
For wise - client must transfer agreed amount and send in proof by email
For PayPal - artist will send invoice to client;
- Their specific work will be given priority once I confirm receiving the corresponding payment.
- DO NOT send money on your own; all standard payments are made through invoices. Any money sent outside of invoices will be considered a donation.6.3. Complex Characters, Backgrounds
- Complex character designs and backgrounds warrant a fee that will vary based on complexity; the fee is set at the artist’s discretion.
- Things that constitute complex characters include but are not limited to: wings, extra limbs, intricate markings or textures (tiger stripes, wood grain, metallic or glossy surfaces, etc), feathers, guns, multiple weapons, armor or complex clothing.
- These must be discussed during the Inquiry, Briefing and Reference phase. Addition of complex items on later phases may incur on extra fees or not be possible at all.Usage
7.1. Personal Use
7.1.1 Personal Use License - by the artist
- The artist may use the work for portfolios, advertisement, or any other promotional use.
- By paying for a commission the client agrees that the artist may make and sell prints and merch of the completed piece, regardless of content. The client may choose to pay an extra fee to ensure that there will not be prints or merch made of their piece.
This request must be made before the work is complete and is the client’s responsibility to alert the artist.
The artist reserves the right to make any changes, revisions, modifications, or additions to the image to sell as prints. Prints of the modified image may be made even if the client has requested there be no prints of the original version.
- If a client wants a print of their commission, they may purchase it through the artist or print their own, for personal use. Reselling or commercial use is not allowed unless explicitly agreed on a separate contract.
- The artist reserves the right to change or modify completed commissions, or work on a piece beyond the client’s request for use as prints or other merchandise.
7.1.2 Personal Use License - by the artist
- The client may repost a SIGNED version of the work wherever they please. They may NOT post an UNSIGNED version anywhere; that is strictly for their personal use. Credit via link back to the artist’s gallery is required.
- The client may crop or otherwise alter the work for PERSONAL use as an icon, banner, wallpaper, etc. Credit would be greatly appreciated but is not strictly required.
- The client may NOT use the work for personal profit via print sales, merchandise, etc. unless otherwise negotiated before payment and explicitly agreed on a separate contract.
- The client may have prints of their work made for their own personal use or as gifts. They cannot sell prints of the work.
- The client may NOT under any circumstances claim the work as their own.
- The client may NOT have another artist draw over, finish, rework, or otherwise alter the image (i.e. buying a sketch and having another artist ink and color it). Please ask permission before including in a collage, etc.7.2. Limited Commercial Use
7.2.1. By the artist:
- The artist MAY use the work for portfolios, advertisement, or promotional use.
- The artist MAY use commissioned piece for profit as long as the sum of commissioned pieces from the client does not exceed 15% of the content offered (eg. artbooks, art process packs).
7.2.2. By the client:
- The client has lifelong Limited Commercial Use rights over the commissioned piece.
- The client MAY use the commissioned piece as a Book Cover, for both Digital and Physical independent publication; Please consult artist again in case of commercial publication.
- The client MAY use commissioned piece for promotional purposes both in print and digital platforms.
- The client MAY use commissioned piece for small batches of gifts for personal use (this includes sharing commissioned piece as a digital or physical perk for patrons in crowdfunding platforms such as Patreon, Ko-fi, etc.
- The client MAY NOT claim authorship over commissioned piece.
- The client MAY NOT use commissioned piece for merchandising or art prints/posters for profit.
- The client MAY NOT use commissioned piece for NFT or Artificial Intelligence related projects or databases.Cancellations/Refunds
8.1. By the artist:
- The artist retains the right to reject a commission before payment under any circumstances.
- The artist retains the right to abandon a commission after being paid for any reason. If it is for personal reasons, other life events, or due to the fault of the artist, the client will be partially or fully refunded, depending on how much work has been completed..
- If the artist cancels due to pressure, harassment, or inappropriate behavior on the client’s part, the client may be given a partial refund or no refund at the artist’s discretion.8.2. By the client:
- The client may cancel at any time, for any reason.
- If the client cancels before work on the commission has begun, the client will be refunded in full. If work has already begun, the percentage of the refund will vary based on how much work is completed.
- Cancellations due to dissatisfaction with work that the client has already approved will not be refunded.
- The client cannot be refunded after the work is completed.
- The artist reserves the right to modify, rework, and reuse canceled commissions for any purpose. The commissioner’s original characters will not appear in the modified version.Price/Term Changes
- The artist retains the right to change both the prices and terms of service at any time, for any reason.
- If these changes occur after a commission has been paid, the client is only held to the terms and price agreed to beforehand.
- If these changes occur after a price has been agreed but has not been paid, the client is held to the agreed upon price but the new terms.Character References
- NSFW references are allowed.
- Multiple references per character are allowed, but please try to keep it within reason.
- Photographs are allowed for pose reference, humanoid characters, or species references.
- Photographs are not allowed when depicting illegal actions or explicit violence.
- Detailed descriptions are permitted in place of or in addition to images.
- NO STORIES, LONG FICS, OR MULTIPLE PAGE DOCUMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AS REFERENCE.Character Designs
- Credit for original designs purchased from the artist is not explicitly required, but is greatly appreciated.
- The client may not use the designs for personal profit, resell it, or use it as a professional mascot/logo without significant changes unless agreed upon prior to payment.Related information
2023/05/15 - Revision
2024/01/29 - Modifications on Payment Options and Usage
Item 3 Payment - added wise payment option; changes to the PayPal payment option.
Item 5 General Workflow - 5.1. Inquiry, Briefing & Reference phase - updated payment options mentioned
Item 6 Fees - 6.2. Deadline and Rush Fees - updated payment options mentioned
Item 7 Usage - created sections for Personal Use and Limited Commercial Use

Hello! This is Tea.
I am currently shifting my preferred payment method from PayPal to wise, as I believe wise offers better fees and user convenience.

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https://wise.com/us/pricing/
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