A. Commission Fees
Client agrees to pay artist a retainer at the time of official booking to secure their commission. This is a non-refundable retainer fee that goes toward your session. The balance is due before or at the time of final approval. The commission fee covers the time and talent of artist and basic alterations, as determined by the artist, and graphics to be stored through Dropbox. Additional, time consuming editing is available at additional expense to be determined by artist. Additional iterations of graphic(s) may be available for purchase.
B. Re-designs / Refunds
Re-designs and refunds are determined at the discretion of the artist.
C. Cancelling Services
Should client decide not to follow through with commission after first sketch, this retainer fee is forfeited and will not be refunded. Client agrees to keep consistent contact with artist throughout process (unless other arrangements have been made). Client is responsible for communicating with artist if they choose to cancel commission.
D. Archive
After twelve (12) months, all graphics will be purged from artist’s hard-drive, except as needed for promotional purposes, to be determined by artist at artist’s sole discretion. Artist is not responsible for loss or damage to the digital files due to circumstances beyond artist’s control.
E. Payment
All payments are due in full at the time of final approval unless payment arrangements have been made. Final copies without watermark will not be given until payment in full is received. If client has arranged a payment plan, order will be placed after the final payment has been received. In the event the client fails to remit payment as specified, the photographer shall have the right to immediately terminate this agreement with no further obligation, retain any monies already paid, and not proceed with the session.
F. Graphic/Illustration Release
The client hereby assigns the artist the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish graphics of the client or in which the client may be included, for editorial, trade, advertising, educational and any other purpose and in any manner and medium; to alter the same without restriction; and to copyright the same without restriction. The client releases all claim to profits that may arise from use of images.
G. Harassment Policy
Artist reserves the right to terminate session if client(s) act inappropriately towards the artist.
H. Anti-Discrimination Work Policy
The artist does not tolerate hate content – content that expressly and principally promotes, advocates, or incites hatred or violence against a group or individual based on characteristics, including, race, religion, gender identity, sex, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. Artist reserves the right to refuse or cease work that discriminates against any group or individual. The client agrees that they will not use work for hate or discrimination.
BY TYPING MY NAME BELOW, IN LEIU OF A SIGNATURE, I AGREE AND ACCEPT THE TERMS LAID OUT IN THIS CONTRACT.