Terms of Service

Welcome!

I go by Bear, I’m an artist and arts administrator from New Brunswick, Canada. Below are my terms of service for commissions, please make sure to review the following page, it provides insight to my process, what to expect, and protections for you and myself.💬 I value collaboration and transparency during the creative process of commissions. When you commission me, I will keep in touch through Ko-Fi messages or through Discord (whichever you prefer) to communicate questions, clarifications, and updates about your commission!

🐌 Turnaround Time

At the moment, most commissions take between 1 to 5 business days to complete from start to finish. Larger pieces may take up to 2 and a half weeks to complete. Should there be any delays, I will communicate them with you!

🖍️ Content

I am open to the majority of subject matters. Below is a list of things I am comfortable with:
• Humans/humanoids
• Animals/pets
• OCs/sonas
• Mechas/robots
• Anthro
• New character design & creation
• Mild gore/horror
• NSFW (Please inquire directly via Discord for approval before ordering. Will require ID verification if not already done so in a mutual server)
• …& other stuff, just ask if you don’t see anything listed here!

🌱 Creative Process

An initial draft/rough sketch of your proposal will be sent to you for your approval within a few days of your order being placed. When placing your order, instructions will be prompted for you to include reference material: the more, the merrier.Once confirmed, I begin the rendering process, which may include linework, colouring, and shading/lighting. This part may take equally as long or more to complete, depending on the complexity or detail of the piece.Finally, when the piece is completed, a high resolution file is sent to you via messaging platform and/or email.

📝 Revisions

Up to 3 rounds of revisions are allowed per commission order during the draft/sketch stage only. A revision round can include any number of edits, tweaks, adjustments, and changes to the proposed design.Any major changes beyond this stage of the process may incur delays and/or revision fees (+$5 CAD per additional major change).Revision rounds allow me to work in a timely manner and prevent excessive back-and-forth messaging to make sure you’re getting what you want!

💸 Payment

All transactions are made through Ko-Fi, which processes PayPal, Mastercard, and Visa payment methods. All prices are listed in American dollars (USD). Prices are subject to change without notice.🍁Canadian Rate Special: If you're Canadian paying in CAD, please get in touch with me directly for a Canadian rate special!Payment must be made up front through Ko-Fi orders. In instances where custom pieces are proposed (projects not explicitly offered on my Kofi page as a commission listing), a draft is sent to the client and payment may be made once the piece has been approved for rendering. If you have any outstanding payments, new or additional orders may not be placed until previous amounts have been received in full.🔞 Please inquire directly with me before placing an NSFW order (via Kofi messages or Discord). Any NSFW commission will have an up-charge of 50% in addition to the sfw total price.When ordering NSFW content, please only refer to your character’s names when describing your request instead of the first person voice (“Max is laying in a field of grass” instead of “I’m laying in a field of grass”). This maintains a professional relationship between you and I as we work together on a piece.Please note that I reserve the right to decline any order in any stage of the commission. Full or partial refunds may be made upon agreement from both parties.

✍️ Credit & Usage

All rights to the works I create, including commissioned work, belong exclusively to me. Final commissioned works may not be edited in any way, shape, or form. Commissioned works include a watermark/signature that may not be removed.Credit when using/reposting the works are appreciated and encouraged (kofi.com/bearjpeg, @bear.jpeg). I may include commissioned work as an example in my commission listings.Using commissioned work with any generative AI software is strictly prohibited.Commissioned work is for personal, non-commercial use only, it may not be used for commercial purposes under any circumstance.🟢 Non-commercial use can include: using the piece as your likeness on social media (profile picture, digital banner, etc), printing the work to display in your home, or other non-financially driven intentions.🚫 Commercial use can include: Reproduction for retail and/or financial gain (i.e. producing keychains of the commissioned art and selling them to the public), or other forms for-profit driven intentions.🎴 Stamp commissions are for non-commercial use only, such as signing off on artworks (personal or commissioned works created by you), using the stamp as a logo/brand image, and other personal uses for which a signature stamp would come in handy. Stamps may not be used for commercial purposes. While the text may be altered to reflect your personal branding, the illustration/design may not be altered in any way, shape, or form.

💬 Questions, Contact, & Agreement

If you have any questions about my terms of service, the types of commissions I offer, or anything else, please send me a message or an email, I’m happy to help!By commissioning me, you consent to have read and agreed to my terms of service. Thank you for your support!