The Artwork

• The Artist always owns the original artwork unless specified in writing by A M Illustrations.
• If the client wants ownership of the original artwork a further fee shall be negotiated.
• Ownership of artwork does not mean ownership of copyright.
• Any loss or damage to the artwork while in the client's care shall be charged at the full price of the artwork.
• Any alterations to the artwork by anyone other than the artist must have permission in writing from A M Illustrations.

• The Artist always retains copyright (Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988).
• The copyright may be purchased at a further fee with the agreement of A M Illustrations.
• Ownership of copyright does not mean ownership of artwork.

• A licence will be bought by the client allowing them to use an image on specific format, usage, time and location.
  The licence are always on the invoices. If the licence is incorrect A M Illustrations must be informed immediately.
• The licence only starts once the artwork has been paid for in full.
• Using an image without a licence can result in prosecution.
• If a further licence is required, or the licence expires and needs to be renewed this must be done before the artwork is reused.
• The licence can not be passed on to a third party.
• Any changes in the licence must first be agreed in writing by A M Illustrations.

• The artist is allowed to use any image they have created for self-promotion.
• If the client supplies reference material or images for the artist to use it is the client’s responsibility to obtain any copyright
  or licence that might be needed.
• The artist is responsible for obtaining the copyright for any material they supply.

• The artist will keep to all agreed deadlines if the client keeps to its deadlines. If there are any delays in briefing the work,
  supplying of reference material, approval of roughs the artist can not guarantee keeping to the initial deadline, and will not
  be held responsible for any losses incurred by missing the deadline.
• A M Illustrations and the artist can not be held responsible for the loss of artwork by a third party.
• The client shall pay for all courier fees relating to work done for the client.

• If the job, once commissioned, is cancelled the following fees are payable:
• 25% of agreed fee if cancelled before delivery of the roughs.
• 33% of agreed fee if cancelled after delivery of the roughs.
• 100% of agreed fee if cancelled after approval of roughs and delivery of finished artwork.

• If the artwork is rejected fees payable at the following stages are:
• 33% of agreed fee if rejected at rough stage.
• 75% of agreed fee if a rough had not been requested and the final artwork is supplied.
• However if the artist has worked to brief in a style consistent with their portfolio then 100% of the fee is payable.
• If the artwork is rejected the client has no rights to the artwork - all rights remain with the artist.
• The artwork may not be rejected after the client has used it.

• Payment shall be made within thirty days of the date of the invoice.
• Late payment may be subject to an interest charge of 2.5% per month.