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Terms of Service.

Commercial conditions for all custom illustration and logo design projects. A plain-language version is sent with every quote.

Last updated: May 2026

1. Parties & scope

These terms govern any custom project booked with me as a freelance 2D illustrator (the “Illustrator”). By confirming a booking in writing, the Client accepts these terms in full unless a separate written agreement supersedes them.

2. Projects & booking

All work is custom-quoted in writing after a brief is received. A signed quote and a 50% non-refundable retainer are required to confirm the booking and reserve a slot in my calendar. Work begins only once the retainer has cleared.

3. Deliverables & revisions

Deliverables are listed line-by-line on each quote. Two structured revision rounds are included as standard. Additional rounds, scope changes or new directions are quoted separately at my hourly rate of €120 / hour.

4. Payment terms

Invoices are issued in EUR and are payable by bank transfer (SEPA) or card within 14 days. The remaining 50% balance is invoiced upon Client approval of the final piece and must be cleared before final files and licenses are released.

5. Intellectual property & license

I retain authorship and copyright of all work I create. Upon full payment, the Client is granted a written license describing the agreed scope of use (territory, duration, media). Use outside the licensed scope requires a separate written agreement and an additional fee. I reserve the right to display completed work in my portfolio and marketing channels unless a confidentiality clause has been agreed.

6. Process work & reference

Sketches, drafts and process files remain my property and are not delivered unless explicitly purchased. Reference material supplied by the Client must be cleared for use; the Client warrants that they hold the necessary rights.

7. Cancellation & postponement

If the Client cancels after work has begun, the retainer is forfeited and any additional time spent is invoiced pro-rata. If I cancel, the retainer is refunded in full. Postponements longer than 30 days may require requoting at current rates.

8. AI & authenticity

All artwork I produce is created by hand using traditional and digital tools (graphite, ink, Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator). I do not use generative AI models to produce delivered artwork.

9. Liability

My liability under any project is limited to the total fees paid by the Client for the project in question. I am not liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of delivered work.

10. Governing law

These terms are governed by applicable European Union commercial law. Any dispute arising from a project shall be resolved in good faith between the parties before recourse to the competent courts.

Contact: szalka.p@inbox.eu