terms of service

PLEASE READ MY TOSNOTICE: Please make sure to read my full Terms of Service before commissioning me.My TOS contains important information about my commission process, payment, revisions, refunds, usage rights, deadlines, and other policies. By commissioning me, you agree to follow these terms.Please take a moment to read through the full TOS before placing your order. If you have any questions or are unsure about anything, feel free to contact me before commissioning!

✦ PAYMENT
• Payment must be made in full before I begin working on your commission unless we have agreed to a payment plan beforehand.
• I will only begin your commission once payment has been received.
• Prices listed on my commission page may change in the future. Once your commission has been accepted and paid for, your agreed price will not change.
• Additional fees may apply for complex designs, extra characters, complicated backgrounds, or requests that require significantly more work than the original commission type.
• You are responsible for providing the correct payment information when ordering.✦ PROCESS & REVISIONS
• I will provide updates or progress previews when applicable.
• Minor changes can be requested during the sketch stage.
• Major changes or redesigns requested after the sketch has been approved may require an additional fee.
• Once the final artwork is completed, only minor corrections caused by my own mistakes will be made free of charge.
• I am not responsible for changes requested because you changed your mind about the original design or references you provided.
• Please communicate clearly about what you would like changed. I want you to be happy with your commission, so don't be afraid to ask questions during the process!✦ DEADLINES & WAIT TIMES
• Commission completion times may vary depending on my workload, the complexity of the commission, and personal circumstances.
• If you require your commission by a specific date, please let me know before ordering. Rush commissions may be available for an additional fee.
• I will do my best to keep you updated if there are significant delays.
• Please be patient. I am a single artist and may have multiple commissions in progress at the same time.✦ REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS
• Please make sure you are certain about commissioning me before sending payment.
• Refunds may be considered depending on the stage of the commission.
• If I have not started your commission, a full or partial refund may be available depending on the circumstances.
• Once significant work has been completed, refunds may not be available.
• If I am unable to complete your commission for a reason on my end, you will receive an appropriate refund based on how much work has been completed.
• I reserve the right to cancel a commission if the client becomes abusive, disrespectful, or violates these Terms of Service.✦ COMMERCIAL USE & PERSONAL USE
• Unless commercial rights have been purchased, commissioned artwork is for personal use only.
• Personal use includes using the artwork as a profile picture, banner, personal social media post, or displaying it on a personal character profile.
• You may not use my artwork for merchandise, advertising, branding, products, or monetized content without purchasing commercial rights.
• Commercial use must be discussed and agreed upon before the commission begins.
• Commercial rights do not transfer copyright ownership of the artwork to the client.✦ COPYRIGHT & ARTIST RIGHTS
• I retain the copyright and intellectual property rights to the artwork I create unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.
• You receive permission to use the finished artwork according to the usage rights agreed upon when commissioning me.
• You may not trace, copy, resell, redistribute, or claim my artwork as your own.
• You may not use my artwork to train AI models or submit it to AI image generators.
• You may not mint, tokenize, or use my artwork as an NFT.
• You may not remove my signature or watermark.✦ AI & NFT POLICY
AI-generated artwork and NFTs are not permitted.
My artwork may not be:
• Used to train AI models or datasets.
• Uploaded to AI image generators for editing, modification, or generation.
• Used as an AI reference or prompt image without my permission.
• Minted or sold as an NFT.
• Used to create AI-generated derivatives of my artwork.✦ CREDIT
• When posting my artwork online, crediting me as Zanic Panic is appreciated.
• Please do not imply that you created the artwork yourself.
• If you post the artwork on social media, you are welcome to tag or link my social media accounts where possible.✦ CHARACTER RIGHTS
• Commissioning artwork of your character does not transfer ownership of the character to me.
• You retain ownership of your original character and any intellectual property you provide.
• I retain ownership and copyright of the artwork I create.
• For custom character designs, ownership and usage rights will be discussed and clearly stated as part of the commission agreement.✦ CUSTOM DESIGNS & ADOPTS
• Custom designs and adoptables may have additional rules depending on the individual listing.
• Once a custom design or adoptable has been purchased, the buyer receives the rights specified in the individual listing.
• Unless otherwise stated, purchasing a design does not transfer copyright of my artwork itself.
• Please check the individual adopt or custom design listing for any additional rules regarding ownership, resale, trading, redesigning, or commercial use.✦ NSFW & CONTENT
I do not accept commissions involving:
• Explicit sexual content.
• Fetish content.
• Hate speech or discriminatory content.
• Excessive gore.
• Illegal or harmful activities.
• Any content that I personally find uncomfortable.
If you are unsure whether your idea is acceptable, please contact me before ordering.✦ COMMUNICATION
• Please be respectful and patient when communicating with me.
• Harassment, threats, insults, or abusive behavior will not be tolerated.
• I reserve the right to cancel a commission if a client behaves inappropriately or makes me feel unsafe.
• If you have a problem with your commission, please contact me privately so we can work toward a solution.✦ FINAL AGREEMENT
By commissioning me, you confirm that you have read and understood these Terms of Service and agree to follow them.
These terms may be updated in the future. The version of the TOS that applies to your commission is the version available at the time your commission is accepted.
If you have any questions about these terms, please contact me before placing your order.Thank you for supporting my art! ♡

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✦ WHERE TO COMMISSION ME ✦Ready to commission me? You can find my available commission options and place your order through the links below!
If you'd prefer to work with me privately and directly, you're also welcome to contact me via email to discuss your commission. ♡
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