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Terms of Service

Last Updated: May 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By placing a commission request or making any advance payment (whether the 50% active deposit or the 25% waitlist reservation fee) through this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully before confirming your order.

2. The Commission Process

  • Reference Quality: The final hyper-realistic outcome is heavily dependent on the quality of the reference photograph provided. Blurry, heavily filtered, or low-resolution images will be rejected. The artist reserves the right to decline a commission if a suitable reference cannot be provided.
  • Updates: You will receive general updates on the progress of your portrait. Revisions are generally not accommodated once shading and detailing have commenced, as graphite and charcoal are difficult to completely erase or fundamentally alter mid-process.
  • Timeline: Estimated completion times provided (e.g., 2-4 weeks) are approximations and not hard deadlines. Creation time may vary based on complexity, size, and current workload.

3. Copyright & Intellectual Property

Understanding the distinction between physical ownership and copyright is crucial:

  • Physical Ownership: Upon full payment of the balance and shipping fees, you own the physical original artwork. You may display it in your home or privately gift it.
  • Artist Copyright: The artist, Atharva Sherlekar, retains full copyright and all underlying reproductive rights to the image itself. You may not reproduce, print, copy, distribute, or use the artwork for any commercial or monetary gaining purpose.
  • Portfolio Rights: The artist retains the right to display photographs or scans of the completed artwork in their electronic portfolio, on social media platforms, or in promotional materials. However, if the portrait is a surprise gift, the artist will gladly hold off on posting it publicly until the designated date of the event. (Client reference photos remain strictly private as per our Privacy Policy).

4. Payment Terms

All payments are processed securely via third-party gateways (e.g., Razorpay). Prices are listed in INR (Indian Rupees), and international clients may be subject to standard currency conversion rates applied by their bank or card issuer at the time of checkout.

  • Active Slots: A 50% advance is required to confirm your commission and begin the drawing process. The remaining 50% plus shipping is due on completion.
  • Waitlist Reservations: A 25% Slot Reservation Fee is required to hold your place. When a slot opens up, you will be contacted for the remaining 25% advance before work begins. The final 50% plus shipping is due on completion.

5. Referral Program & Payouts

Our referral program is open to users worldwide. By participating, you agree to the following:

  • Global Participation: Anyone can generate a referral link, regardless of their location.
  • Payout Methods: We process referral commission payouts via UPI or Indian Bank Transfers for domestic users. For our international referrers, payouts are securely processed via Wise.
  • Payment Details: You are responsible for providing accurate payout information (e.g., UPI ID, bank details, or Wise email) when requesting a withdrawal.

6. User Conduct & Moderation

To maintain the integrity of our commission process, we enforce strict rules regarding user conduct:

  • Prohibited Activity: Submitting spam, test, or intentionally misleading commission requests is strictly prohibited. This includes providing false contact information or multiple "false form submissions."
  • Moderation: Failure to comply with these rules may result in the temporary or permanent restriction of your account and device. Moderation actions include mutes (24 hours to 1 month) or permanent bans.
  • Appeals: If you believe a restriction has been placed in error, you must contact us via Instagram DM (@atharva_sherlekar_art). Direct communication is required for all restriction-related appeals.

7. Revisions to Terms

Atharva Sherlekar Art reserves the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. Significant changes will be communicated via top-level website announcements.