General Terms

Booking requires a $50 nonrefundable deposit to reserve your spot.

Payment is processed via PayPal invoices (US) or Artistree (international) to handle VAT and taxes. Additional fees may apply.

NO AI Policy: I do not support generative AI and will decline commissions from customers who appear to support or use it. If usage or support becomes apparent after a commission is started or booked, I reserve the right to terminate the commission without refund before or during the map commission. I reserve the right to remove any and all association between myself/ink & lore maps and the customer if generative AI usage or support becomes apparent after a commission is delivered, including making my stance on the customers AI usage public.

My maps are digitally hand-drawn in Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, and/or photoshop. No AI is used in the process

You may NOT input my unfinished or finished work into any AI program for any reason.

I reserve the right to decline commissions that don’t align with my creative boundaries or values.

Commission Process

Maps are delivered as high-resolution digital files (.PNG, .JPEG, or .PDF). No physical copies will be mailed.

Turnaround time: Estimated 4–8 weeks. Rush options (1–2 weeks) available for +65% of the base price, pending availability and full upfront payment.

You’ll receive a sketch phase with 2 rounds of revisions. No major changes allowed past this stage. Minor tweaks only; extra edits may incur fees.

Full payment is due after sketch approval. Work pauses if payment isn’t received within 48 hours.

Pricing & Rights

Quotes are estimated and subject to change

Additional requests, major changes, and unexpected details may incur additional fees.

No refunds for any reason. Payment is for any supplies, time and efforts required, not the deliverable.

If a commission is canceled after sketch approval or payment isn't made within 7 days, Ink & Lore reserves the right to reuse design elements.

Commercial rights are included free of charge. Ink & Lore Maps retains the copyright. If you’re publishing your map in a book, I’d love a copy, but it’s not required.

Indie authors: Ask about my 10% discount for self-published projects! This is not automatically applied, you must ask for it.

Client Responsibilities

To help ensure a smooth and successful commission process, clients are expected to:

Provide clear instructions, reference materials, and/or inspirational examples at the time of booking.

Respond to communications, especially during the sketch and revision phases, within reasonable timeframes to avoid delays.

Respect the artistic boundaries and process outlined in these Terms.

Communicate any concerns or requested changes respectfully and constructively. This is a creative collaboration, not just a transaction.

Failure to maintain timely or respectful communication may result in commission delays or cancellation at my discretion.

Dispute Resolution

I aim to resolve any issues quickly and respectfully via email communication. If a mutual resolution cannot be reached, Ink & Lore Maps reserves the right to cease work and retain any payments already made as compensation for time and resources invested.

By commissioning a map, you acknowledge and agree to these policies and procedures as a legal binding contract with Ink & Lore Maps.