Art by Ain

I reserve the right to refuse a commission for any reason. These terms are binding and by choosing to commission me, whether by email, messaging on social media or any written form, you have agreed to all terms stated, including if you haven’t read them in full.1. GENERALa. A reference sheet of your character must be provided.
I require at least a fullbody view of the front and back. Even if it's only for a partial, or a mini-partial. This allows me to have a better idea of your character, and makes it easier to design the suit accurately!
i. I understand that not everyone is an artist. I was there once, too. But because fursuits are such a time-consuming process I can't rely on a written description. However, I'd be happy to provide you with a reference sheet as a digital art commission! You can see the starting prices here. Keep in mind my Digital Art ToS will apply.b. I do not accept orders from minors.
Specifically, those who are under 18 years of age.
i. This is because it against the user terms of agreement in Stripe. I understand that minors could possibly use their parent/guardians’ account with permission, but I do not want to run the risk of being lied to and landing in hot water.
ii. It is also far more likely that a minor will quickly outgrow a costume than an adult.c. Please do not ask me to imitate the style of another maker.
You are commissioning me for my style.
i. I'm happy to make suits in various general styles, such as toony, cute, edgy, spooky, etc. But not styles of specific makers.
ii. Depending on the maker, this could also be seen as plagiarism or copyright infringement.d. Speaking of, I will not make fursuits of trademarked/copyrighted characters.
Such as Sonic, or Judy Hopps. It’s fine if it’s a character you yourself have trademarked, but not characters that belong to others.e. My creations are made in a home with a short-haired cat and dog.
i. While I keep them away from my workspace, I cannot 100% guarantee that my products are risk-free due to the nature of animal hair and allergens. Please buy at your own discretion, and exercise caution if you have pet allergies.
ii. I am not liable if my products cause allergic reactions due to pet hair.f. I do not accept deadlines.
While I will try my best to give a rough estimate as to when I will begin your suit and how long it will take, I do not do rush jobs. This is because I want to make sure each suit is given the time it deserves.
i. There may be some times I accept a suit made for a specific convention, but this is not common.
ii. If the suit is a gift for someone, and you would like it to be finished or delivered to them in time for their birthday, I require at least 6 months warning in advance, and even then I make no guarantees. I will try my best, but as stated previously, deadlines and I do not get along.g. Please keep in mind that I am a person!
All my products are hand-made, and I am a human behind a computer (Or fursuit head). Harassment and improper treatment will not be tolerated. I may occasionally make mistakes in my crafts, but that does not beget harassment.2. QUOTESAt this point in time, I accept quote requests! I plan to go through any requests I receive about once a month.a. Sending in a quote is NOT the same as applying for a commission.
This is so I can properly calculate the full price of your suit, should I choose to do so. That said, a quote that is accepted will put you further up on my priority list when I am accepting commissions, should you decide to go through with commissioning me.b. While I don’t require a reference sheet specifically for a quote, I do need at least a fullbody image of some kind. If one is not attached to your quote request, it will be discarded.3. PAYMENTa. I only accept payments through Stripe.
PayPal used to be my only accepted method, but due to the their poor treatment of artists and chargeback policies I made the switch to Stripe. It works very similarly to PayPal, in that it is fast, secure, and you don't need to make an account in order to make a payment (I highly recommend using it instead of PayPal if you're an artist!).b. I require a 30% non-refundable deposit before beginning the commission.
i. This is to cover the cost of materials and is non-negotiable.
ii. I will send you an initial invoice for the 30% non-refundable deposit, and a second invoice for the other 70%. A third invoice will be sent for shipping expenses once the suit is complete.c. Payment plans are available!
With payment plans, after the initial 30% deposit I usually like deposits of $200 per month – However! The specific details of payment plans can vary, and will be discussed on a case-by-case basis. We can discuss what works for you.
i. Please keep in mind it is up to your discretion to pay the deposits. If I send you an invoice for a deposit, and you don’t pay it, I will not continue work on your commission until it is paid.4. REFUNDSa. Refunds are given up to the amount of work completed.
i. For example: If work never began, you receive a refund minus the initial 30% deposit. But if I have completed the paws, and not the rest of the suit, I will refund you for everything minus the paws and 30% deposit. Again, the exact details vary, but this is generally what can be expected.
ii. If you choose to cancel your commission and ask for a refund, I can either ship what has been made to you at your expense, or finish the fursuit and sell it as a premade. Changes will be made to distinguish it from your character.5. CREATION AND CONTACTa. Updates on the progress of your suit will be given depending on the nature of payment.
If everything is paid up-front I'll strive for an update about once a week. On a payment plan, I tend to work on an as-paid basis. I'll give you WIP photos on your suit as the plan covers the creation progress.b. The suit can be made anonymously at your request. However, I would still like to feature it on my website and social media as part of my portfolio. If it is meant to be a surprise or gift, please let me know when you apply for the commission.c. If life matters outside of work get in the way of making your suit, I will strive to update you on this as soon as I can. But please respect my privacy and do not press for personal details I don't feel comfortable sharing.d. Feel free to ask for WIPs, including views of specific parts! However, please do not ask me for WIPs if I have already given you an update within the last 24 hours. Asking for a WIP once a week or every few days is fine, but several times a day is not. I understand that getting a suit is very exciting, but it's a matter of personal boundaries.e. The purpose of WIP photos is to inform you of what your suit currently looks like. I will explicitly ask for your approval on some parts, but I also expect that you may catch mistakes on my end - Understandable, that's what WIPs are for! I'll make these revisions as I go, as part of the creation process.f. I will charge a fee for every major change made that is not on the reference sheet.
For example, different body markings, different snout shape, etc.g. If you decide you want a change that would increase the overall price of the suit (e.g., want an extra pair of wings, upgrade from mini partial to 3/4 partial, etc.), you must pay the difference in price range.
This can be paid upfront, in a payment plan, or added to a pre-existing plan.h. If I ask for your approval on a specific part of your suit, I will not progress it until I receive a response.
This is so I do not potentially waste time.
i. If you do not respond within 30 days, I will give you a 30 day warning to respond before your commission is cancelled.
ii. If you do not respond within the 30 day warning, a refund will not be issued, and I have the right to alter the design and sell it as a premade suit.i. I will not continue the suit if you decide you want a completely different character.
As in, I will not consider it as though I'm working on the same commission.
i. This includes wanting a whole different species, or entirely different markings and head shape after I have completed them.
ii. I will consider it a new commission, and it will need to be approved as though we're starting from square 1.
iii. If you do not want me to continue work on the character that is already approved, a refund will be issued as per the refund policy specified in Part 4.6. SHIPPINGa. Once the suit is complete, I will weigh it and calculate an approximate shipping cost from that. If you would like to pay for priority shipping, or any other kind of specific service please let me know.b. I do ship items outside Australia, though the cost is pricey. Please let me know if you are outside Australia when you apply for a commission slot, or at the very least during the process before your suit is finished.
If you let me know where you are, I can calculate approximate shipping and bill you based on that.