Polyne Art
Terms of Services for Private Commissions
Last Revised: November 18, 2022
Welcome to polyneart.com’s Terms of Services page! Thank you for choosing to support my work.
Below you will find important terms and conditions that apply to anyone requesting commissions. These terms are necessary in order to protect both you and the artist, and to make the process possible and more enjoyable for everyone.
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1. General Terms
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Prices are subject to change based on demand.
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I have the right to reject any order for any reason.
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Please be sure to have a good reference image, taking into consideration: the lighting and resolution.
2. Payment
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The only currency accepted is USD.
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Commissions require a 40% deposit upfront and the remaining 60% after approval and completion.
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Some circumstances may require additional fees.
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Don't send me any payment before I have agreed to give you a slot and have received an invoice requesting for a payment to be made.
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3. Revisions
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You get 3 rounds of changes on the commissioned piece.
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A fee will be added if you want something changed on the final drawing - unless a misunderstanding from my side has been made.
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If you wish for me to change something in the drawing you have previously approved, I will charge you a fee to change it. The amount of the extra charge depends on the change you want me to make and is usually based on an hourly wage.
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If your reference is unclear to start with, changes will come at an extra charge.
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4. Process & Delivery
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The time it takes to finish your commission varies from 1 week - 3 months depending on factors such as health, the size, and complexity of the commissioned piece, other work, etc.
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Framed artwork will require an additional fee.
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Once the piece is finished you will receive your physical work along with a full-resolution image and a certificate of authenticity.
5. Copyright & Usage
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I, “MARILYNE POLYNE” (the artist):
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I reserve the right to cancel and refund the order at any time for any reason.
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I retain all copyrights over the commissioned artwork.
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I will NOT claim the commissioned artwork’s intellectual property (IP).
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I will NOT profit further from the commissioned artwork unless you (the customer) break any of the terms.
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I reserve the right to post the commissioned artwork online, in my portfolio as well as in publications such as art books.
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You (the customer/commissioner):
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You may upload the commissioned artwork on any website and social channels.
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You may NOT make profits from the commissioned piece (reselling, redistributing, sell prints, etc.)
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You may NOT alter the commissioned artwork without my (the artist's) consent.
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You retain the rights to the intellectual property (IP).
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You may NOT use the commissioned artwork for commercial purposes.
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The following is considered copyright infringement:
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Reproducing/using the copyrighted artwork commercially - means making money off it in any way not excluded from these terms.
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Claiming the artwork as your own.
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Altering the artwork without my consent.
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In some cases, the commercial rights to the image may be purchased.
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6. Cancellation & Refund policy
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The buyer is not allowed a refund on their deposit fee once I started working on the commission.
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If for any reason I am unable to start your commission you will receive a full refund.
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If you cancel your order before I started it, you can get a full refund.