TERMS OF SERVICE FOR COMMISSIONING ARTWORK FROM REBECCA FIGLER KOSTICH D.B.A. STUDIO FIGS

Updated 2019

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This agreement is made between the Artist (Rebecca Figler Kostich DBA Studio Figs), and the Client/Purchaser.

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Artist Name: Rebecca Figler Kostich DBA Studio Figs

Email: rebecca@studiofigs.com  

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IDENTIFICATION OF ARTWORK/S TO BE COMMISSIONED  

1. The Artist agrees to produce 1 Artform: 1 (one) Illustrated Pet Portrait depicting Pet(s)

Background: None/White

Medium:  Prismacolor Colored Pencil

Support:  Strathmore 400 Series Bristol Board

Paper Size: 8x10" or 11x14”

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2. The Client is to provide their own reference photos (or photos taken by the Artist) to assist the creation of the artwork. An unedited and/or watermarked image will be produced and sighted by the Client before final payment. 

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PAYMENT 

1. The Artist is being paid for the hiring of work (labor) and supplying materials for the Client.   

2, The Artist requires a non-refundable deposit of $50 or other amount mutually agreed to cover the cost of materials.

3. Artist will begin artwork when deposit is received.

4. By paying the deposit, the Client agrees to the Terms of Service. 

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Payment Options: 

Full payment of the remaining monies owed is required at handover of the artwork or for delivery. The commissioned artwork will not be released until payment has been made in full.  

The Artist will accept payments by installment throughout the period of creating the artwork. 

Payment Methods: 

1. Personal Check: Made out to Rebecca Figler Kostich / Studio Figs 

   2. Paypal: Link: https://www.paypal.me/studiofigs 

 

Note: Artwork will only be delivered once FULL payment has been received and cleared in Artist’s bank account.

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DELIVERY OF WORK

1. The delivery surcharge has been included in the portrait fee.

2. The parcel will be delivered as registered post or tracking mail and insured for its value.  

3. The Artist is not responsible for any delays in delivery time once the Delivery Service has the Artwork.  

4. Risk of Damage or Loss while the artwork is in transit is not the responsibility of the Artist.  

5. If the artwork is to be returned due to damage, then the matter is to be taken up first with the Delivery service provider to claim through insurance.  

 

TIMELINE​

1. From the date of receiving the $50 deposit, and receiving reference photograph(s) of pet(s) to be depicted, the Artist agrees to complete and ship the artwork between 2 and 3 weeks, or unless mutually agreed to by both parties, earlier or later to the date.

2. If extenuating circumstances arise and the Artist is unable to complete the artwork by the contract date, the Artist will notify the Client and arrange a new date. If the Client is unhappy with the new date, the Client may choose to cancel the commission, and be refunded any monies paid prior as installments; however the non-refundable deposit of $50 will still remain non-refundable as originally agreed.  

 

CANCELLATION

1. If the artwork does not meet the expectations of Client at completion, there is no obligation for the Client to complete the transaction.  With feedback, the Artist will try to rectify the artwork to meet the Client’s needs, however if the Client remains unsatisfied, the Client will be entitled to a refund of any monies paid prior as installments; however the non-refundable deposit of $50 will still remain non-refundable as originally agreed.  

2. The canceled commissioned Artwork will remain the property of the Artist. 

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CARE OF WORK 

1. The Client is responsible for caring for, maintaining and preserving the acquisition. Once the artwork has arrived in its original condition and in the Client’s possession, the Artist is not held responsible for any damage there afterwards that is a result of poor preservation of the work.

2. The Artist is not responsible for the weather and the damage weather conditions and environment can do to artwork. It is the Client who is responsible to obtain and apply suitable protection methods.  

3. The Artist is not responsible for the damage or deterioration of the supports on which the work is on as all due care is taken to use Artist quality and high standard professional materials.  

4. The Client is to be aware that mediums and materials may deteriorate over time (though due care by the Artist has been taken to use good quality materials). Be advised that Art is ephemeral and due to pollutants in the air, climate conditions and poor care of work, the work could degrade in quality over time, for example, vibrancy of color if artwork is exposed to direct sunlight for substantial periods of time.  

 

COPYRIGHT:  

1. The Client agrees that the work is created by Rebecca Figler Kostich D.B.A. Studio Figs and the Artist retains ALL copyright. No reproduction or manipulation in any form is allowed without Artist’s permission.  

2. The Artist agrees that the work commissioned is solely her own and an original artwork unless stated or informed otherwise.