Terms of Service
Figured it's time I make one of these! It's mainly just the standard set of rules and outlining common courtesy when buying my adopts. This T.o.S. is subject to change if I feel I've missed something later or would like to change how I do things.
Basic Terms
Make sure to credit me as the creator when applicable! Doesn't need to be every time you draw the character, but at least the first time you draw them, and don't claim them as a design you made ever.
Once the character is yours, you're free to do almost anything with their design/personality/story/etc.! I only ask that you don't make them unrecognizable if changing their design. Commercial use is ok as long as credit to me for the design is applied somewhere!
I'll be working with a 3 strikes system. Breaking any terms without a decent reason behind it will result in a strike. When 3 strikes are reached, you will be blocked.
Never use my designs for NFTs or AI. No exceptions. Doesn’t matter how many strikes you have. I will be putting the design back up for sale and you will be put on a no-sell list.
Payment
In general, I take payments through Stripe (USD). I also have a Paypal if you absolutely cannot use Stripe, but it’s not preferred. I may potentially also take character or art trades. Each listing may be different so be sure to check.
Payment should be made within 48 hours of claiming, with the exception of holds and art. I will only keep holds for 2 weeks at most. Art payments need to be made within 3 weeks.
Do not ghost me about your payment. If you can't pay, you have to let me know. I am an understanding person and will not be upset if you have to cancel a payment. However, I will be upset if you don't pay and don't tell me why.
I don't do refunds
Regift/Retrade/Resell
Regifting and retrading is always ok! I would prefer if you don't retrade or give away designs until a week after you bought them has passed, but generally I don't keep track of that so it's not a big deal if you do.
Reselling is only ok if you paid for the adopt with Paypal/DA points/other virtual currency. You may never resell an adopt of mine for more than what you paid for it, including if there's extra art.
If you need to resell an adopt due to financial issues for more than what you paid for, or an adopt that was gained through art/trades/etc., you have to let me know first. I am usually ok with it but ONLY if you have asked me first.
Misc.
I'm pretty patient and understanding and am willing to give people the benefit of the doubt. Most of the rules can be bent if you let me know the situation. Please contact me if you think you need the rules bent a little, or if you have questions.
I don't usually keep track of what happens to my adopts after they're sold, so after trading hands about 3-5 times the regift/retrade/resell rules aren't really applicable anymore. However, I would still prefer to be contacted if they're being resold for over the amount they were initially paid for.
If you see someone breaking my T.o.S. (for example, not crediting me as the creator for a design I made), please let me know!
