— Last updated: August 3, 2026

✦ Terms of Service & Commission Guidelines

These guidelines contain essential information about Ast.'s workflow, payment structure, revisions, and collaboration process.
Please review them carefully to ensure a smooth and professional experience throughout the project.

By requesting a quote and commissioning a project, the Client agrees to the following terms and conditions.

These guidelines are established to ensure a smooth, efficient, and professional workflow between the Client and Ast.

• "Designer / Artist" refers to Alex, operating professionally as Ast.

• "Client" refers to any individual, company, studio, or entity commissioning Ast.'s services.

• "Project" refers to any agreed creative service, deliverable, or design task.
  
  

Business Name: Ast.
Services: Game Logo Design, Visual Identity, Branding, Typography, UI/UX Design, Vector Art & Illustration.

1. Inquiries & Quoting

To provide an accurate quote, the Designer requires clear information about the Client's project, including goals, references, intended usage, and required deliverables.

Every project is priced individually based on its specific requirements.

1.1 Pricing Factors:

Quotes are determined by:

• Service type.

• Project complexity.

• Number of deliverables.

• Commercial usage.

• Additional assets or requirements.

• Timeline.
  
  

1.2 Inquiry Requirements:

The Client must provide clear project details before receiving a quotation.

General inquiries without project context may require additional information before pricing can be provided.

1.3 Quote Validity:

All quotes are valid for 30 days. After this period, Ast. reserves the right to update pricing based on availability or current rates.

2. Pricing & Additional Costs

The quoted price covers only the agreed scope of work.

Additional costs may apply for:

• Extra revisions.

• Additional assets.

• New deliverables.

• Rush deadlines.

• Licensed third-party resources.
  
  

If external assets such as fonts, stock resources, or templates are required, these costs will be communicated before purchase.

3. Payment Terms

3.1 Payment Structure:

A 50% non-refundable deposit is required before production begins.

The remaining 50% balance must be paid before final files are delivered.

3.2 Payment Methods:

Payments are generally processed through available digital payment methods provided during the quotation process.
Alternative payment methods, including cryptocurrency, may be accepted if previously agreed.

Any transaction fees or currency conversion costs are the responsibility of the Client unless otherwise agreed.

3.3 Project Start:

No design work, sketches, concepts, or production will begin until payment has been successfully received.

4. Process & Revisions

Client collaboration is an essential part of the creative process. Feedback should be clear, constructive, and aligned with the original project direction.

4.1 Standard Revisions:

Minor revisions are included as long as they remain within the original project scope and creative brief.
Revisions are intended to refine the selected direction, not to restart the project or explore completely different concepts.

4.2 Major Revisions & Scope Changes:

Additional revision rounds or major changes outside the original scope may require an additional fee, generally starting at $50+ depending on complexity and required work.

This includes:

• Completely changing the approved concept.

• Changing the project's objectives after development has started.

• Requesting additional deliverables or services.

• Excessive revision rounds that extend beyond the original scope.
  
  

Ast. maintains discretion in determining what qualifies as a major revision.

4.3 Revision Fees:

If additional work is required due to major revisions or scope changes, the Client will be informed of any additional costs before production continues.

4.4 Client Responsibilities:

The Client agrees to provide necessary materials, references, feedback, and approvals in a timely manner to ensure efficient project development.

5. Deadlines & Deliverables

5.1 Turnaround Time (ETA):

Project timelines vary depending on the service, complexity, availability, and Client response time.

Estimated timelines will be discussed during the quotation process.

If expedited delivery is required, a rush fee may apply depending on availability.

5.2 Final Files:

Final files are usually delivered through a permanent cloud storage link. Formats depend on the service provided and may include PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF, AI, PSD, or other agreed formats.

5.3 Add-ons:

Additional services such as animations, extra assets, renders, additional versions, or expanded brand materials are not included unless previously agreed.

These requests must be quoted separately.

6. Post-Delivery Support

6.1 Technical Corrections:

Ast. remains available after delivery for technical corrections caused by errors on the Designer's part, such as missing files or incorrect exports.

These corrections will be handled at no additional cost.

6.2 Additional Services & Modifications:

Requests made after project completion, including new designs, modifications, additional exports, or extra assets, will be considered new services and may require an additional fee depending on complexity.

7. Cancellation & Refund Policy

Due to the custom nature of creative services, refunds are limited.

7.1 Client-Initiated Cancellation:

If the Client cancels the project after work has started, the initial 50% deposit remains non-refundable.

This deposit covers reserved time, creative development, and work already completed.

7.2 Designer-Initiated Cancellation:

If Ast. cannot complete a project due to unforeseen circumstances, a fair solution will be discussed based on the completed work and remaining scope.

7.3 Unresponsive Client:

If the Client fails to respond for more than 30 days without prior notice, the project may be considered abandoned.

If the Client returns later, Ast. reserves the right to review availability and adjust the timeline or pricing before resuming work.

8. Confidentiality

Ast. respects the confidentiality of information shared by the Client during the project.

If a project requires strict confidentiality, the Client must communicate this before production begins.

For projects requiring an NDA or permanent confidentiality, additional agreements may be required.

9. Intellectual Property & Usage Rights

9.1 Usage Rights:

Upon full payment of the final invoice, the Client receives usage rights for the final approved deliverables.

The Client may use the final work for personal, commercial, and professional purposes according to the agreed project scope.

9.2 Unused Concepts:

Ast. retains all intellectual property rights over preliminary drafts, unused concepts, sketches, explorations, and rejected designs created during the process.

These materials may not be used, modified, or distributed without explicit permission.

9.3 Portfolio Rights:

Ast. reserves the right to showcase completed projects through its website, social media, portfolio platforms, and promotional materials.

If the Client requires the project to remain private, this must be discussed before the project begins.

9.4 Third-Party Assets:

Fonts, stock resources, templates, plugins, and other third-party assets remain subject to their respective licenses.

The Client is responsible for obtaining any necessary commercial licenses when required.

9.5 Exclusive Rights:

The Client may purchase full exclusive rights to the final design for an additional fee of $500 USD.

Exclusive rights prevent Ast. from displaying, publishing, modifying, or using the commissioned work in any form for portfolio purposes, promotional materials, social media, or other public showcases.

Unless exclusive rights are purchased, Ast. retains the right to showcase completed projects as part of its portfolio and professional presentation.

This option must be requested and agreed upon before project completion.

10. Client Responsibilities

The Client is responsible for providing accurate information, necessary materials, and clear feedback throughout the project.

The Client must ensure that any assets, references, trademarks, names, or materials provided to Ast. are legally available for use.

Ast. is not responsible for delays caused by missing information, delayed responses, or incomplete approvals from the Client.

11. Limitation of Liability

Ast. is not responsible for legal issues, damages, or losses resulting from:

• Misuse of final deliverables.

• Unauthorized modifications.

• Client-provided materials.

• Failure to obtain required licenses or registrations.

The Client is responsible for ensuring that the final work meets their legal, commercial, and industry requirements.

12. Final Terms

These Terms of Service are intended to establish a professional and transparent collaboration between Ast. and the Client.

By commissioning a project, the Client confirms that they have read, understood, and accepted these terms.

Ast. reserves the right to update these guidelines when necessary to reflect changes in services, workflow, or business practices.