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Terms of Service

This page covers the specific terms and conditions for clients and collaborators who engage in work with Skull Verse Comics.

Terms and Conditions for Commission-Based Work

By commissioning or engaging in project-based work with us, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions.
 

Commission Agreement

  1. Scope of Work: The scope of work will be defined in a written agreement between the client and Skull Verse Comics. Any changes to the scope of work must be agreed upon in writing by both parties.

  2. Payment Terms: Payment terms, including rates and payment schedules, will be outlined in the commission agreement. A non-refundable deposit of 50% is required to begin work on the commission. Final payment is due upon completion and approval of the work.

  3. Revisions: The client is entitled to an unlimited number of revisions. first revision costs $10, second costs $15, any revision past the first two revisions costs a fixed rate of $25 per revision requested. Revisions must be requested within 2 days of receiving the initial work, or within the sketching and drafting stage of said work

  4. Delivery: The final work will be delivered in the agreed-upon format and within the specified timeframe. Delays caused by the client (e.g., late feedback) may extend the delivery timeline, as well as any and all extended requests on requested service.z
     

Intellectual Property Rights
Skull Verse Comics retains the right to use the commission for portfolio purposes unless otherwise agreed upon.
 

Limitation of Liability
Skull Verse Comcis is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of the commissioned work. The maximum liability of Skull Verse Comics is limited to the amount paid by the client for the commission.
 

Governing Law
These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of the State of New York.
 

Changes to Terms
Skull Verse Comics reserves the right to change these terms and conditions at any time. Clients will be notified of any changes.

Terms and Conditions for Project-Based Work

These terms and conditions govern the agreement between Skull Verse Comics and the client for the creation of [project type, e.g., video games, movies, animated projects, comics, etc]. By engaging our services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these terms and conditions.
 

Agreement

  1. Project Description: The project will be defined in a detailed project proposal, including objectives, deliverables, timelines, and milestones. Any changes to the project scope must be agreed upon in writing by both parties.

  2. Deliverables: Skull Verse Comics will deliver the project as specified in the project proposal. Deliverables will be provided in the agreed-upon format and within the specified timeframe.
     

Payment Terms

  1. Payment Schedule: A non-refundable deposit of 45% is required to begin work on the project. Payments will be made according to the milestones outlined in the project proposal. Final payment is due upon completion and approval of the project.

  2. Late Payments: Late payments will incur a fee of 15% per month on the outstanding amount. Skull Verse Comics reserves the right to suspend work if payments are not received on time.
     

Revisions and Changes

  1. Revisions: The client is entitled to an unlimited number of revisions. first revision costs $15, second costs $20, any revision past the first two revisions costs a fixed rate of $30 per revision requested. As Outlined in the project's proposal.

  2. Change Requests: Any changes to the project scope, deliverables, or timelines must be requested in writing and may result in additional charges.
     

Intellectual Property Rights
All intellectual property rights for the project remain with Skull Verse Comics until full payment is received. Upon full payment, the client receives the rights to use the project as specified in the project proposal. Skull Verse Comics retains the right to use the project for portfolio purposes unless otherwise agreed upon.
 

Confidentiality
Both parties agree to keep all project-related information confidential. Confidential information will not be disclosed to any third party without prior written consent.
 

Termination
Either party may terminate the agreement with 20 days of written notice. In the event of termination, a client will pay for all work completed up to the termination date.
 

Governing Law
These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of the State of New York.

Terms and Conditions for Freelance Work

These terms and conditions govern the agreement between Skull Verse Comics and the client for freelance work provided by one of our team members. By engaging our services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these terms and conditions.
 

Scope of Work

  1. Project Description: The scope of work will be defined in a detailed project proposal, including objectives, deliverables, timelines, and milestones. Any changes to the project scope must be agreed upon in writing by both parties.

  2. Deliverables: The freelancer will deliver the project as specified in the project proposal. Deliverables will be provided in the agreed-upon format and within the specified timeframe.
     

Payment

  1. Payment Schedule: A non-refundable deposit of 45% is required to begin work on the project. Payments will be made according to the milestones outlined in the project proposal. Final payment is due upon completion and approval of the project.

  2. Late Payments: Late payments will incur a fee of 15% per month on the outstanding amount. Skull Verse Comics reserves the right to suspend work if payments are not received on time.
     

Revisions

  1. Revisions: The client is entitled to an unlimited number of revisions. first revision costs $15, second costs $20, any revision past the first two revisions costs a fixed rate of $30 per revision requested, as outlined in the project's proposal.

  2. Change Requests: Any changes to the project scope, deliverables, or timelines must be requested in writing and may result in additional charges

Royalty Agreement

This Royalty Agreement is made on 07/14/2025 and will be used between Skull Verse Comics aka the Grantor and Client, company, or studio aka the Grantee. This Agreement outlines the terms and conditions under which the Grantor will receive royalties from the Grantee for the use of the Grantor’s intellectual property created during the project.
 

Definitions

  • Grantor: The owner of the intellectual property rights.

  • Grantee: The party receiving the rights to use the intellectual property.

  • Intellectual Property: The creative works, including but not limited to, artwork, designs, characters, and stories owned by the Grantor.

  • Royalties: The compensation paid by the Grantee to the Grantor for the use of the Intellectual Property.
     

Grant of Rights
The Grantor grants the Grantee the non-exclusive right to use the Intellectual Property for the purpose of specific uses such as but not limited to the creation of video games, movies, TV Shows, etc. for a period of 5-10 years.
 

Royalty Payments

  1. Royalty Rate: The Grantee agrees to pay the Grantor a royalty of 10% of the gross/net revenue generated from the use of the Intellectual Property.

  2. Payment Schedule: Royalty payments will be made on a monthly basis, within 5 days of the end of each month.

  3. Payment Method: Payments will be made via the agreed payment method at the time of the initial agreement. Checks are not excepted, no exceptions.
     

Reporting and Audit

  1. Royalty Reports: The Grantee will provide detailed royalty reports to the Grantor on a quarterly basis, outlining the revenue generated and the corresponding royalty payments.

  2. Audit Rights: The Grantor has the right to audit the Grantee’s records related to the use of the Intellectual Property to ensure the accuracy of the royalty payments. Any discrepancies found will be corrected, and the Grantee will bear the cost of the audit if discrepancies exceed 10% of the reported amounts.

General Refund Policy

Below is our return and refund policy as described to you for our general transactions.
 

Returns
We do not offer returns on services such as commission or project-based work. If you'd like to return merch sent to your address please contact the website at which the merch had been purchased. We create our merch on websites such as, but not limited to Printifyand Red Bubble. Please review their terms in regards to returning a product.
 

Refunds
In regards to refunds on services offered by us, we do not offer refunds on labor. There is a percentage that is paid upfront for the labor of our artists to provide you with the product as discussed and a final percentage at the end of the creation of such product. Labor-based charges are non-refundable. If you are dissatisfied with the outcome of said service, please contact us at skullverseassistant@gmail.com so we can review your request to see if you are eligible for a refund on your final percentage paid.

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