❀ s a k u r a s k y e s 🌨
Artist
terms of service
By requesting my artwork, you agree that you have read and accepted all the terms described herein.
General Usage
My artwork is not "free to use" and may only be used by the owner for non-monetized purposes (icon, header, Imvu display icons, badges, profile pictures, signatures, layouts, wallpapers, themes, and personal site display or posts on non-monetized social media.
Do not profit from the commissioned piece (uploading to POD services, making prints, etc.) Personal use only!
You may use the character design as your OC (Original Character) with proper credit: “Character Design by Sakuraskyes.”
The rights to the characters represented in the Artwork belong to their respective owners.
You may not reupload the virtual product unless you are the rightful owner of the piece.
Watermarks
To ensure the authenticity and ownership of my artwork, I include two types of identification on each piece.
Required Text: Each piece includes a prominent, decorative nickname or username to identify the owner and ensure authenticity
Optional Watermark: A small, translucent text with the owner's username is added to the top and bottom of the artwork to verify ownership and prevent unauthorized use.
Payment Policies
You are only purchasing a digital file, not printed art.
Payment is through Paypal
I will initiate the transaction by sending you Invoice
Full Payment must be made within 24 hours. However, I may agree to hold your piece for up to 72 hours upon request.
Failure to pay will result in the piece becoming available for sale again.
Holds must be requested in the initial claim/bid post.
Refunds are available only if the incorrect payment amount has been sent.
Dual Ownership: This option allows two individuals to co-own a piece, with shared rights and responsibilities. Both owners must split the payment however they wish but two forms of payment are required. Please contact me for more information.
Any chargebacks or disputes will result in immediate cancellation, the piece becoming available, and a single warning. Upon a second chargeback, the buyer will be blacklisted.

Copyright and Commercial use
Commercial use is x3 the price (producing merchandise: use of art to sell physical or digital goods (prints, stickers, keychains, shirts, etc). or x2 the price (Digital Assets: streaming/content creation use of art on monetized sites (Twitch or Youtube for example).
I retain the rights to the original artwork I produce, and the right to post the commissioned artwork on my social media and/or use it for self-promotion. If the artwork is posted, the original design request and the intent of the commissioner will be respected.
The Client may display the Artwork on any platform under the condition that they must credit the Artist.
The Client can use the commissioned work for personal use, but cannot use it to make a profit by producing merchandise or other commercial purposes without the Artist's permission.
Work In Progress and Revisions
WIP's may not be preclaimed.
Two WIPs will be sent during the initial painting stage and the detailing stage.
Major requests can be made during the initial painting phase, moderate changes at the rendering phase, and minor alterations at the finishing phase.
A fee will be added if you want something changed on the finalized drawing, unless a misunderstanding from my side has been made
Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA): The completion time for your commission will range from 4-14 weeks, depending on the piece's complexity, size, and my current workload. I will notify you if unforeseen circumstances arise extending the ETA.
Payment Plans
Payment plans are available for pieces $150 USD or more.
Installment Options:
Weekly: $50 usd/week
Bi-Weekly: $100 usd/every 2 weeks
Monthly: $200 usd/month.
All invoices will be sent and scheduled upon agreement of the payment plan.
A non-refundable down payment of at least $50 USD must be sent within 25 hours. Failure to do so will forfeit the piece to the next highest bidder.
Failure to complete the payment plan within the agreed timeframe will result in two consequences:
A full refund, excluding the non-refundable down payment.
The piece will become available for purchase again.

Commission Policies
I am not responsible if the commissioner fails to read the terms of service that I provide.
To secure your commission, please submit your form as soon as possible and make the payment within 24 hours of receiving the first WIP.
I will not edit a piece after the final piece is agreed upon and sent.
If you need the commission finished by a tight deadline, you can choose to pay an additional fee of 30% to rush your commission. It will be moved on top of my current queue and delivered within 1-2 weeks depending on the type of commission.
Commissions will be completed in order of the form submitted.
Commissions will be delivered within 3 months of me starting the commission.
I reserve the right to decline a commission if I feel uncomfortable painting the desired content.
I will not paint anything that is not in one of my styles.
The Client is responsible for providing as much detail as they can about the commissioned illustration to avoid miscommunication.
If enough information is not provided, the non-discussed elements are subject to interpretation.
Myself and the Client are responsible for replying to any messages that relate to the Artwork within a reasonably timely manner.
The artwork will not progress and will be delayed or suspended until a reply is received.
Whenever I reopen commission slots I will tag the @Commissions role 24 hrs before I reopen them.
Claiming and Auction Rules
Premade claims are based on a random selection, determined by spinning a wheel unless three people claim within one hour of the post. In such cases, the piece will be converted to an auction.
The auto-buy will be revealed 8 hours into the auction.
Auctions end 48 hours after the first bid is placed.
If a bid is placed within the final 10 minutes, the auction will be extended for another 30 minutes.
Restrictions
Do not use my artwork for 3D models, VRChat, or NFTs or AI art.
I require credit to be clearly written in an easy to see place.
Tracing, copying, editing, and removing text/watermarks of my artwork is strictly prohibited.
I retain the rights to revoke ownership of all my artwork (premades, commissions, and adoptables) at my discretion.
You must wait 30 days after your purchase from me to resell any of my artwork.
Bidding Conduct
ALWAYS reply to the bidder above you in the thread. Private/DM bids will not be accepted.
Only participate in auctions or claim pieces if you intend to complete the purchase. Non-serious bids or claims may result in a cooldown or ban.
1st Instance: 7-day cooldown.
2nd Instance: 30-day cooldown period.
3rd Instance: a permanent ban from claiming or bidding on pieces.

I am OPEN to painting the following:
Suggestive or NSFW scenes
Moderate gore/blood
From real-life reference
Certain fan-art (ask me)
OCs including fantasy (elves, neko)
All genders ♥
All body types ♥
Group portraits
Soft/Consensual Violence (bite, scratch)
Anthropomorphic/Humanoid OC's
LGBTQIA+ of course ♥
All ages in an age-appropriate scene
All kinds/species of animal companions
Fantasy pets (dragons, unicorns, imps)
Epic battles or dynamic action scenes
Sci-fi, scary, cute, fantasy, goth, etc.
Nature, city/urban, indoor backgrounds
Most types of genres or aesthetics
I will NEVER EVER paint the following:
Offensive content or hate speech
Extremely repulsive content
Illegal content.
Aged-up minors in any form
Overly odd or unsettling requests
Hate symbols or hate group imagery
Real-life politics (fantasy/story is okay)
Illicit substances
Over-the-top and obscene violence
Racist, sexist, LGBTQIA+ phobic content
Disrespecting other's spiritual beliefs
Real-life incidents, tragedies, disasters
Illness depicted in an insensitive way
Disorders that could affect any viewers
Realistic, abstract, caricature, vector
Replication of another artist's styles
Super detailed mecha/robotic scenes
Scenes without a character or creature

Premade Form
If your claim is accepted, make sure to complete the form in its entirety and DM me the form below:
Premade number (#000):
Customization Requests (will incur a fee):
Required Text (+$3 USD per extra text):
Watermark (Optional):
Hold Request (yes/no, up to 72hrs):
PayPal email for invoicing:
Total (thank you for your support<3):
Gifting this piece? Please provide the recipient's username:
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Retext Form
New Text:
New Watermark (optional):
Proof of payment (screenshot):
Picture of the Artwork:
Art Piece Number (#000 if possible):
Retexts, Trading, and Resell Rules
You are not allowed to edit or resell the commission without my consent. Please ask me first!
Resell only for the same price or lower.
Text changes cost $10 USD after the initial purchase. Payment can be sent here: paypal.me/sakuraskyes. Attach a screenshot as proof of payment and include a picture of the artwork for easy identification.
My art can’t be sold or traded to people on my blacklist
Trade Listing Form
Picture of the artwork:
What you'd like to trade it for:.
Reselling Form
New Text:
New Watermark (optional):
Proof of payment (screenshot):
Picture of the Artwork:
If you have any questions about payment, requests, or any specifics, please don't hesitate to contact me! You can also ask them through my Discord server in the questions channel. ♥
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