Here you can find the terms of use, clearly defining your rights and responsibilities. Find the terms regarding payment, refund, copyright and others here.
1 - General
2 - Payment
3 - Refund
4 - Copyright
5 - My rights
6 - Fursuit / sewing
7 - sending parcel
General conditions of use
(last updated 11/18/2024)
1 - General
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1.1 | The terms of use apply to all my order types. (chara design, drawing, illustration, animation, 3D model etc…) And it is your duty to stay informed of possible changes to my conditions of use.
1.2 | When you place an order, I consider that you have read completely and accepted the conditions of use. If you disagree with any of it or have any questions, please contact me through my social media.
1.3 | When you place an order, you will have a quote to sign (at the start of the order), and an invoice (at the end to finalize the order).
1.4 | When ordering animation, digital drawing, or others. You have a limit of free modifications possible. If after using all the possible free modifications, if you still want to apply changes, it will cost additional money depending on this:
- "simple" modification: €5 (arrange lines, change a color, add a simple object, redo a small part of the texture, etc.)
- "average" modification: €10 (addition to the decor, major color modification, change arm/leg position, redo a large part of the drawing, etc.)
- "complex" modification: €30 + (complete change of the pose, redo part of the animation entirely, change the entire background, change all the shadows, etc.)
1.5 | If you want to take a commission from me, but I'm closed, you can reserve a place. However, due to numerous cancellations and orders not placed, even after message, you will now have to pay a deposit of 30% of the total commission price upon receipt of the quote to reserve a place, following this we will set a date when I would start the commission (often next month). If you want to cancel, you will have until 14 days after the previously agreed date to recover the deposit. After this period, refund is impossible and you will be obliged to order me and pay the rest of the amount on the invoice, and me, doing the order.
1.6 | When ordering, please be clear and precise about what you want, this will avoid unnecessary modifications, or waste of time (give a clear image of your character, do not hesitate to give reference images to illustrate your ideas).
2 - Payment
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2.1 | Payment can be made in two ways, in one or two payment:
In one part: you pay the total amount of the commission in one after receipt and signature of the quote (payment must be made within 30 days, in the event of delay the total amount increases by 10% every month until paid).
In two parts: you first pay a deposit of 30% of the total commission amount on the quote, then the rest on the invoice.
2.2 | The final payment (in the case of payment in two installments) will always be made before receiving the final result(s). They will be sent without watermark via email. If you don't receive an email, contact me and I will send it to you via other platforms. (discord, Instagram, Drive or others...)
2.3 | Payment is made ONLY by PayPal. If you do not have another payment method, it will be impossible to place an order.
2.4 | My currency is in euros €. Paypal automatically converts money into euros, remember to send the correct amount.
2.5 | When you order from me, you make sure you have the money to pay (whether in one or two installments). Do not order if this is not the case.
2.6 | Until you have paid the 30% deposit (when there is a deposit), I will not start the order.
3 - Refund
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3.1 | If you want to cancel an order after you have signed the quote, you have a right of withdrawal. You can cancel the order within 14 days after receiving the quote. But I have the right to ask you for damages for the start of the commission that has been made and to refund only certain part of the order.
3.2 | If you want to cancel an order after a deposit has been paid, I can keep it and also ask you for damages for the start of the commission that has been made.
3.3 | If I decide to cancel an order for any reason, you will be fully refunded and the order cancelled.
4 - Copyright
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4.1 | When you place an order, you give me permission to use the requested character(s) for the duration of the order.
4.2 | You assure me that the characters belong to you. (or in the case of a gift, that you know the person)
4.3 | When you use one of my drawings/chara designs and others, you MUST credit me under the pseudonym "Shimie Kimera", and/or put a link sending to one of my social networks. (see my contact)
4.4 | If in the future you want to sell a character made by me, you do not have the right to sell it for more than you paid for it (unless it is accompanied by other drawings), and you must warn the buyer that the character is for personal use only.
4.5 | You are not allowed to use my drawings, character designs, illustrations and others for commercial purposes, only for personal use.
What is considered as a personal project are :
- projects undertaken individually: writing a story or a universe that will not be sold
- animation to illustrate a passage of a video, logo to represent a clan of your universe, an illustration of your character, decoration for your room etc.
so-called professional projects are :
- Animated music video
- Minecraft server
- Poster design to promote an event (convention for example)
- Logo for your company
- T-shirt design or other large scale derivative product
- Splash art for a video game
- Book cover
- 3D model to illustrate your board game project etc.
In the case of a professional project, you must specify it to me and be clear about your intentions. (the price will depend on the scope of your project). The type of use (personal or professional) will always be specified on the quote and the invoice.
4.6 | Do not modify the character design without my permission, the change must be minor and must have my permission to do so. Even if you have made changes to the character design, you must always credit me as the original artist. Things you can add to the character without asking me are: clothes, piercings, shoes, glasses. Otherwise, ask me if in doubt.
4.7 | In the case of a character design made by me but modified afterwards, you cannot sell it for more money, even if you have modified the design.
4.8 | You are not allowed to use the sketches and/or design sketches without my permission. And I strictly forbid it when an order is cancelled by you.
4.9 | After receiving your order, you can use it, except to: remove my signature / watermark, claim it as your own, modify it, trace it, resell it or make any changes without my agreement. If you still want to make changes, you must notify me and have my agreement, because I still have rights to the image. Article L. 111-1 of "la propriété intellectuelle" (CPI).
5 - my rights
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5.1 | I reserve the right to refuse to take your order for any reason.
5.2 | If you come from France, French copyright applies to all my creations. Even if I sell you the work, I keep a copyright on it, article L. 111-1 of the "code de la propriété intellectuelle" (CPI).
6 - Fursuits / sewing
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6.1 | You agree to give your information such as the size of your hands, body, arms, etc., and photos if necessary for the precise creation of the costume.
6.2 | When ordering a costume, you confirm that you have the rights to the character. And the masks made for you can be reused for future orders or for personal projects. No STL or 3D files will be provided to you, only the printed mask. If you want to keep it only for yourself and forbid me from reusing it for other projects, you will have to pay exclusivity rights amounting to €400 in addition to the production of the mask.
6.3 | If you have allergies to certain products or textiles, or physical disabilities, please tell me before starting the order, I can adapt according to your condition.
6.4 | Maintenance is the responsibility of the customer and must follow the maintenance guide precisely and apply only the advice in this guide, if this is not respected no compensation or refund will be possible if the costume is damaged.
6.5 | The costumes are made to be worn occasionally (convention, furmeet...) for the sole purpose of dressing up and being fun, any other use not intended will result in non-refundable and irreversible damage. They are only made to be worn occasionally, and not on a daily basis as everyday wear.
6.6 | Please note that these costumes are often hot and require some time to adapt to, and it is not recommended to wear them in very hot weather.
6.7 | The costumes are made to be worn by YOU only at your weight when ordered. Therefore there will be no refund or compensation if you have it worn by someone else who damages it, or if you wear it when you are no longer the weight when ordered.
6.8 | If there are manufacturing defects, such as seams that come loose ONLY after the first time worn, I undertake to take care of the shipping of the package and the repair. In other cases, it will be up to you to take care of the shipping and the repair in the event of damage (whether accidental or not) (price calculated according to the damage and area to be reworked).
6.9 | The costume will be sent by post, and only when the payment is fully paid.
6.10 | You confirm that you are providing a correct and up-to-date reference sheet of your character. If there is a redesign, this will be additional to the quote.
6.11 | If you wish to resell the costume for x reason, please: do not resell it for more than what you paid for it (total price including tax on the quote), give the new owner the costume care guide, and credit me as the original creator.
6.12 | If you want to modify and/or repair your costume, please go ONLY THROUGH ME. Any damage created during the repair by someone else will not be compensated.
6.13 | When you have the costume, you have the right to wear it, take pictures of it, videos, etc. But I remain the original creator of this costume.
6.14 | Custom clothes are only used for cosplay purposes, not as everyday wear.
6.15 | The measurements displayed on the site for parts such as: shoes, hands, tail, wings, clothes etc... are an ESTIMATE, there may therefore be a margin of error and I assume that you are aware of this.
6.16 | All physical orders include the price of production + price of fabric + shipping costs.
6.17 | The price estimate generators for an order are estimates only. The final price will vary depending on the complexity of the character, the materials used, etc.
6.18 | For reasons of simplicity and/or physical appearance, certain characteristics or character patterns cannot be reproduced exactly, such as: a small tattoo, fine stripes, a head that is too small, etc. These modifications will always be mentioned to you before placing the order.
7 - sending parcel
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7.1 | When sending physical creations, it is up to you to cover the shipping costs even in the case of additional customs charges. See prices here.
7.2 | All packages will be sent via "la poste" or "colissimo", and a tracking number will be given to you.
7.3 | In case of damage to the package during shipping, I cannot be held responsible.
7.3 | If the package is lost during shipping, I will make sure to be able to remake the order only if postal insurance has been paid by the customer. See for more information here.