#KidLit4Buffalo is a fundraising event on Twitter, for raising money to support those affected by the recent mass shootings in Buffalo, NY and Uvalde, Texas.


    Days to Stream


    Schedule 
    Fundraiser begins6/1
    Fundraiser sketch stream6/11
    Fundraiser ends/donations made6/27

    FAQ

    What is #KidLit4Buffalo for?
    This is a fundraising event on Twitter, for raising money to support those affected by the recent mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas.
    -What's your goal?
    Our main fundraising would be $600 USD.
    You may commission artists, buy merch, and/or tip us directly here: https://ko-fi.com/kidlit4buffalo
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    How does it work?
    Commission an artist, purchase merchandise, or send a donation through the #KidLit4Buffalo Ko-Fi page. A sketch stream event will be held
    June 11, 2022 at 3pm-5pm EST on Twitch.tv
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    How will merch orders be fulfilled?
    Merch listings will be hosted on the #Kidlit4Buffalo ko-fi page. Orders are packaged and shipped by our participating merch artists.
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    What is/isn't allowed?
    Please see the Request Restrictions in our Terms of Service.
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    I want to commission a specific artist!
    You can commission a Group your favorite artist is in, but commissions will be selected at random, assigned to any of our participating artists as space allows. Please see the Conduct and Process in our Terms of Service.
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    I'm watching the stream, and my artist isn't going to finish the commission before the stream ends!
    Do not worry! They will complete your drawing within 4 weeks and deliver it to your email when it's done. Please see the Conduct and Process in our Terms of Service.
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    My question isn't addressed here!!
    Please feel free to email us at [email protected].

    #Kidlit4Buffalo Terms of Service


    By commissioning any of the artists (Jayme, Kay, Steph, Zoe, Monica, Rebecca, Aimee, Maya, Jesncin, Laine, Kay) via the #Kidlit4Buffalo stream-specific Ko-Fi commission slots, you (the client) agree to the following terms and conditions.If any of this is unclear, or you have questions, please ask before submitting a commission request! Feel free to message us on Twitter @kidlit4buffalo with your questions.Please be sure to have the stream audio on so you can hear any answers given by voice!NOTE: You do NOT have to be present during the stream to get a commission. If your commission is not accepted, it will be refunded.Keep in mind that commissions will be sketched out during the stream but completed offline, and not every artist will be present during the stream.


    Prices and Payment

    All payment will be remitted through the #Kidlit4Buffalo Ko-Fi page and donated to the Feed Buffalo and Texas Elementary School Shooting Relief GoFundMe pages after our campaign ends on June 27th, 2022.All commission prices are listed in USD, so please be mindful of conversion fees!

    • Elle will cover PayPal's transfer fees.

    • Be sure to put your Twitch username in the note for the Ko-Fi submission so we know who you are!

    • Any money sent that is not associated with an accepted commission will be considered a donation.


    Request Restrictions

    • Artists reserve the right to decline any commission for any reason without explanation.

    • You must be 18 years or older to commission the artists.

    • Artists will not accept requests:

    • ...that are racist, hateful, or intended to insult or harm others.

    • ...that depict excessive violence, gore, or self harm.

    • ...to copy the style of another artist.

    • ...for NSFW/fetish material.

    • ...that break or go against the Twitch ToS

    • If you're not sure what the artists will draw, feel free to ask!

    • Delivered commissions will be fully colored as depicted in the artists’ samples.


    Request Guidelines

    Artists will be drawing very quickly and trying to accommodate as many people as possible. As such, they have specific guidelines for this campaign:

    • ⚠️No complex characters. Artists will determine what counts as complex. If an artist decides your character is too complex, you can either forego some of their complex features or choose a simpler character.

    • ⚠️1-2 characters per request

    • ⚠️No backgrounds.

    • ⚠️Ensure SFW references/characters.


    Conduct and Process

    We will handle all correspondence in a respectful manner, and ask that you do the same! We will reject all business from anyone who is rude to us, our mods, our fans, or anyone in the stream. (See Refunds and Cancellation)Here's the process for commissions for the #KidLit4Buffalo stream:

    1. You read the TOS. (Hi! You're here!)

    2. Purchase a commission from the #Kidlit4Buffalo Ko-Fi page.

    3. If any correspondence needs to happen about details of your commission, Elle will handle it and pass it onto the artist so they can keep their focus on creating!

    4. Commissions are not First Come First Served and will instead be selected at random, assigned to any of our participating artists as space allows.

    5. When the stream is done, all finished pieces will be posted to social media. If you wish to be credited, please be sure to leave your usernames in the correct field on the form!

    6. All finished pieces will be emailed to you by Elle after the stream.

    If an artist does not get to all accepted commissions by the time the campaign is over, they will complete them within 4 weeks and deliver it to your email when it's done. Should this plan have to change due to health or other circumstances, the artist will be sure to keep you posted via email.If an artist makes a mistake due to misreading your request, they will absolutely correct the error. However, due to the speedy nature of these commissions, they will not be making any other edits.


    Refunds and Cancellation

    We reserve the right to decline or cancel a commission for any reason, without explanation. If we cancel your commission due to poor behavior, you will not receive a refund.You may cancel your commission before an artist starts it. You will receive a full refund. Once work is started, no refund will be offered.‼️ Do NOT file a chargeback as a means to receive a refund.‼️Contact us at [email protected] instead so that we may simply send the money back to you. If a chargeback is filed against us without our consent:

    • You will be forbidden from ever commissioning the artists in the future.

    • You will relinquish ALL rights granted by the artist to use their work, both commercially and non-commercially.

    • All correspondence between us may be shared with other artists, with PayPal during dispute resolution, and even publicly at our own discretion.

    If an artist does not get to all accepted commissions by the time the campaign is over, they will complete them within 4 weeks and deliver it to your email when it's done. Should this plan have to change due to health or other circumstances, the artist will be sure to keep you posted via email.If an artist makes a mistake due to misreading your request, they will absolutely correct the error. However, due to the speedy nature of these commissions, they will not be making any other edits.


    Rights to Use the Artist’s Work

    You are paying them for their time, resources, and tools used for creating your custom artwork, not for the artwork itself or anything it depicts. You may purchase the copyright or any additional rights from them separately at a significantly increased price.

    I, for each artist...

    • ..may distribute my work freely and at my own discretion.

    • ...may use my work for commercial purposes, unless you purchase those rights from me, in which case I shall NOT do so.

    • ...shall NOT claim your characters or ideas as my own.

    You, the client, ...

    • ...may repost my work on the condition that it is posted with credit to me, consisting of my name and a link directing to my work.

    • ...may crop and resize my work for use as a personal avatar without credit.

    • ...may use my work for badges and emoji on Twitch on the condition that credit is given to me in your channel info.

    • ...may crop and resize my work for use as emoji elsewhere without credit, and may grant others permission to do the same.

    • If you'd like to restrict who may do this, you yourself must enforce it.

    • ...may edit my work, or have others edit my work, on the condition that you state clearly that it is derivative of my work and NOT a collaboration, and link directly to the original as posted publicly by me.

    • This does NOT grant you permission to remove my signature/watermark, but you may add your own as well.

    • Selling such a derivative work is NEVER permitted.

    • If the original is not publicly posted by me, a link to one of my profiles or galleries is acceptable.

    Anyone, including the client, ...

    • ...may print out my work for personal non-commercial purposes.

    • ...may trace my work for inking practice on the condition that they link directly to the original as posted publicly by me if the derivative work is ever shared.

    • Selling such a derivative work is NEVER permitted.

    • If the original is not publicly posted by me, a link to my Twitter or my webcomic, Tamberlane, is acceptable.

    • ...shall NOT remove or obfuscate my signature/watermark without prior permission, or take credit for creating my work. This would be considered theft.

    • ...shall NOT mass-produce or sell items that include my work or otherwise use my work to gain profit without first acquiring written permission from me and all other copyright holders who may have their property depicted in the work.

    • This permission from me comes at an additional charge. Feel free to contact me for more info.

    Artist Offerings

    *Participating in the fundraiser stream on 6/11

    Artist/GroupArtistCommission Type
    Group 1Rebecca, Kay*, Steph*Video game characters (Pokemon, etc.); Cute animal characters; Magical girls
    Group 2Zoe*, Monica*, Jayme*Fantasy creatures (Cryptids, cute monsters, etc.); DnD characters (No complex designs/outfits please.); Animals
    Group 3Aimee*, Maya, JesnCin*Original/fictional human characters; Sonic the hedgehog characters; Disney, Marvel, etc.
    LaineN/ACustom puppy design
    KayN/APortrait commissions

    Group 1
    (Rebecca, Kay*, Steph* )

    • Video game characters (Pokemon, etc.)

    • Cute animal characters

    • Magical girls


    Group 2
    (Zoe*, Monica*, Jayme*)

    • Fantasy creatures (Cryptids, cute monsters, etc.)

    • DnD characters (No complex designs/outfits please.)

    • Animals (anthropomorphic or feral)


    Group 3
    (Aimee*, Maya, Jesncin*)

    • Original/fictional human characters

    • Sonic the hedgehog characters

    • Disney, Marvel, etc.


    Laine’s Build-a-Puppy

    • Adopt an original puppy designed in Laine’s iconic style ! Puppies are designed off of one base, but are given custom colors, props and hairstyles.

    • Provide Laine with a theme, either with a Pinterest board, 3 emojis, or a short description of how you’d like your puppy to look!

    • Be sure to show them some love on Twitter @Woolblossom!


    Kay's Portrait Commissions

    • Get a custom portrait from Kay drawn in the style below !

    • 75% of earnings will be donated to charity ! (25% will go to the artist)

    • Be sure to show them some love on Twitter @kaybebop_ !

    Merch + Shop

    If you would like to send support but do not want to commission an artist, you can buy merchandise from our shop on Ko-Fi.


    Merch Artists

    BONES LEOPARD
    @BonesKLeopard
    boneskleopard.storenvy.com
    Donating pins, prints, stickers, and more !
    NOTE: Please order from Bones' store directly, as it is managed by a third party. They have opted instead to donate 100% of their earnings on behalf of the campaign.

    ANNE APPERT
    @Anne_Appert
    ko-fi.com/anneappert
    Donating 10 signed prints !

    SARAH LUANN
    @SarahLuAnn
    sarahluann.com/shop.html
    Donating 8 cardstock prints !

    NHI LUU
    @lilneoki
    ko-fi.com/nhiners/shop
    Donating 8 signed screen prints !

    ANYA SAMUKOVA
    @SamukovaArt
    samukovaart.com
    Donating an exclusive signed print !

    PURITEARS (DELL)
    @puritears
    puriland.shop
    Designing an original sticker for the campaign !

    Team

    Organizing a fundraiser is a BIG job, and it wouldn't have been possible without those working hard behind the scenes ! Thank you to the organizers and assistants, as well as the artists !


    ELLE
    @boxfulthoughts
    Organizer & Social Media Manager

    ZOE
    @zoepersicoart
    Twitch Host/Coordinator

    LIANA
    @lianabnana
    Web design

    REBECCA
    @theorah
    Social Media Copywriter

    JAYME
    @Jaymajaym
    Social Media Copywriter

    ANYA SAMUKOVA
    @SamukovaArt
    Art Assets

    DAI
    @daitsaisan
    Discord Mod