Effective Date: July 25, 2026

At The Comic Smith ("we," "our," or "us"), customer satisfaction is one of our highest priorities. We are committed to delivering high-quality comic creation, illustration, publishing, and creative services while maintaining a fair and transparent refund process.

Because our services involve custom creative work performed specifically for each client, this Refund Policy outlines when refunds may or may not be available.

General Policy

Every project undertaken by The Comic Smith is custom-made according to the client's unique requirements. Once work has commenced, our artists, writers, designers, and publishing specialists dedicate time and resources specifically to your project.

For this reason, refunds are subject to the conditions outlined below.

Eligibility for Refunds

A refund request may be considered under the following circumstances:

  • Work has not yet started on your project.
  • Payment was made in error or duplicated.
  • The requested service cannot be delivered due to circumstances solely caused by The Comic Smith.

All refund requests are reviewed individually, and approval is at our sole discretion.

Non-Refundable Services

Refunds will generally not be issued under the following circumstances:

  • Custom illustrations, comic artwork, manga pages, or character designs have already been started.
  • Scriptwriting, editing, formatting, or publishing work has begun.
  • Initial concepts, sketches, drafts, or previews have been delivered.
  • Digital files have been provided or approved.
  • A project has been completed according to the agreed scope.
  • Delays are caused by the client's lack of communication, late responses, or failure to provide required materials.
  • The client changes their mind after work has commenced.

Because every project is personalized, completed creative work cannot be returned.

Revisions Before Refunds

Customer satisfaction is extremely important to us.

Before considering a refund request, we encourage clients to utilize the revision opportunities included with their selected package. Our team will make reasonable efforts to address concerns and bring the project in line with the agreed project brief.

Project Cancellation

Clients may request cancellation of a project at any time.

If work has not yet begun, a refund may be issued after deducting any applicable administrative or payment processing fees.

If work has already commenced, any refund will be calculated based on the percentage of work completed, if applicable.

Publishing & Printing Services

Publishing assistance, ISBN registration, formatting, print preparation, distribution setup, and similar services become non-refundable once processing has begun.

Printing costs paid to third-party providers are also non-refundable after production has started.

Marketing & Promotional Services

Marketing campaigns, advertising services, crowdfunding support, and promotional activities involve planning and resource allocation.

Once these services have begun, payments are generally non-refundable.

Third-Party Costs

Certain services may require payments to third-party providers, including but not limited to:

  • Printing companies
  • Distribution platforms
  • ISBN registration agencies
  • Advertising platforms
  • Shipping providers

Any third-party costs already incurred on behalf of the client are non-refundable.

Chargebacks

Clients are encouraged to contact us before initiating a payment dispute or chargeback.

Unauthorized chargebacks for services that have already been delivered may result in suspension of ongoing work while the matter is investigated.

Processing Refunds

Approved refunds will be processed using the original payment method whenever possible.

Depending on your payment provider or financial institution, refunds may take 5–10 business days to appear in your account.

Changes to This Policy

The Comic Smith reserves the right to update or modify this Refund Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will become effective immediately upon publication on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Refund Policy or wish to request a refund, please contact our support team through the contact information provided on

www.thecomicsmith.com.