Public Service Agreement for Art Commissions

This agreement applies to me, SJKarma, hereinafter referred to as the "Artist," and any individual or legal entity, hereinafter referred to as the "Client," who commissions a work of art, hereinafter referred to as the "Product." By commissioning the Artist, the Client agrees to the following terms:


Artist's Rights:

Artist's Rights:
1.1. The Artist retains full copyright over all created artwork unless otherwise specified in a signed agreement.
1.2. The Artist reserves the right to post the artwork on social media or use it in any form, including for promotional purposes.
1.3. If the Client wishes to prohibit the publication of the Product, this must be discussed during the commission process and may require additional compensation.


Payment and Order Execution Terms

៚⫸ The Client must make a 50% upfront payment before the sketching process begins. After approving the sketch, the Client must pay the remaining 50%, upon which the Artist proceeds with the final work.2.2. Payments are accepted exclusively via PayPal.2.3. The Client is allowed unlimited revisions during the sketch phase.2.4. Only minor revisions are allowed during the coloring stage.2.5. No revisions are accepted once the final rendering is complete, unless the Artist has made a mistake. In such a case, the correction will be made free of charge.2.6. The turnaround time for the Illustration is between two weeks and one month. If there is a queue of ongoing orders, the deadline starts once the Client’s turn is reached.2.7. The Artist reserves the right to decline any order without providing an explanation.


Cancellation and Refund Policy

៚⫸ Payments are non-refundable if work has already started and the Artist is within the agreed deadline.
2.2. If the Artist fails to meet the deadline, the Client may choose one of the following options:
⫸ Full refund, if the order is only at the sketch stage or has not been started.
⫸ Partial refund, if the work has progressed to the line art, coloring, or rendering stages.
⫸ Alternative compensation, agreed upon by both parties under reasonable conditions.


Copyright and Usage Rights

៚⫸ When creating an illustration of the Client’s original character, the Artist retains the copyright to the illustration itself.
3.2. The Client may use the Illustration for personal use only.
3.3. The following are strictly prohibited:⫸ Removing or altering the watermark.
⫸ Using the Illustration for commercial purposes (e.g., sales, marketing, advertisements, merchandise, or printed products), unless a commercial license fee is paid.
⫸ Using the Illustration for NFTs, AI generators, resale, merchandise, or advertising of any kind.
Including the Illustration in blockchain projects or any cryptocurrency-related activities.
⫸ Using the Illustration for propaganda or content promoting harmful ideologies.


Client Conduct and Sanctions

៚⫸ If the Client engages in disrespectful behavior, rudeness, fraudulent activities, or any form of inappropriate conduct, the Artist reserves the right to cancel the order without a refund.
4.2. Clients who violate these terms may be blacklisted, and future commissions will be refused.


By placing an order, the Client confirms their understanding and acceptance of these terms.