Terms and Conditions

Maximilian Jasionowski UG (haftungsbeschränkt) operating under the brand KRASS KOLLEKTIV

1. Scope of Application

These Terms and Conditions apply to all services provided by Maximilian Jasionowski UG (haftungsbeschränkt), operating as KRASS KOLLEKTIV, in the fields of game art outsourcing, 2D concept art, visual development, branding, and related consulting services.
Any client terms that conflict with or deviate from these Terms shall not be accepted unless explicitly confirmed in writing.

2. Consulting Services and Cost Estimates

  1. Initial orientation calls (up to approx. 30 minutes) are typically free of charge.

  2. KRASS KOLLEKTIV reserves the right to charge for in-depth consulting, strategic input, technical assessments, creative evaluations or detailed project estimation, even if no final project agreement follows.

  3. This is determined case by case, based on effort, and communicated transparently to the client.

  4. The current hourly rate is €100 net (plus VAT) unless otherwise agreed in writing.

  5. This also applies to comprehensive cost estimates that involve significant creative or conceptual input.

3. Contract Formation and Project Kickoff

  1. A contract becomes valid upon written confirmation, signed agreement, or implied acceptance (e.g., use of initial sketches or assets).

  2. Work will not begin until a formal commission or explicit go-ahead has been received.

4. Project Phases and Revisions

  1. Projects are structured into defined phases (e.g., briefing, concept, production, finalization).

  2. One (1) revision round per project phase is included in the agreed pricing.

  3. Any further revisions, change requests or reworks will be billed separately at the current hourly rate.

5. Fees and Payment Terms

  1. All fees are quoted net of VAT (if applicable).

  2. Invoices must be paid within 14 days of issuance without deduction.

  3. In case of delayed payment, statutory interest will be applied under § 288 BGB (German Civil Code).

  4. KRASS KOLLEKTIV reserves the right to pause ongoing work until outstanding invoices are settled.

6. Copyright and Usage Rights

  1. All deliverables (e.g., designs, concepts, illustrations) are protected by copyright law.

  2. Usage rights are granted only after full payment has been received and apply strictly to the purposes defined in the contract.

  3. Any further or altered usage (including resale, modification, or sublicensing) must be agreed upon in writing.

  4. Drafts, sketches or concepts not accepted or paid for may not be used or published by the client under any circumstances.

7. Portfolio and Self-Promotion Rights

  1. KRASS KOLLEKTIV reserves the right to display completed work in its own portfolio, on its website, in presentations, and across social media.

  2. Unless otherwise agreed, this right takes effect once the client's product or project has been publicly released.

  3. Early use before release is only permitted with the client's written approval.

  4. If confidentiality agreements or embargoes apply, these must be defined and agreed to in writing in advance.

8. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to treat all information, project materials, assets, and business-related content as strictly confidential.
This obligation remains in force beyond the duration of the contract.

9. Client Responsibilities and Cooperation

  1. The client must provide all necessary information, files, decisions, and approvals on time.

  2. Delays, repeated changes, vague feedback, or missing materials may cause delivery delays or additional billing based on actual working time.

10. Termination and Cancellation

  1. Either party may terminate the contract at any time.

  2. In such cases, all work completed up to that point must be compensated in full.

  3. Partial deliverables remain the intellectual property of KRASS KOLLEKTIV until fully paid for and may not be used.

11. Disclosure of Production Quantities & Best-Seller Clause

  1. Upon request, the client must inform KRASS KOLLEKTIV about the production volume, distribution figures, or public reach of products for which KRASS KOLLEKTIV contributed creative work.

  2. In the event of significant commercial success (e.g., best-selling games, extraordinary revenue), the client must notify KRASS KOLLEKTIV without being asked.

  3. The client acknowledges that KRASS KOLLEKTIV is entitled to request a subsequent adjustment of compensation if the originally agreed fee is disproportionate to the actual revenue, in accordance with the principles of Section 32a of the German Copyright Act (Bestseller Clause).

  4. Both parties agree to discuss such cases in good faith.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

  1. These Terms and the entire business relationship shall be governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany.

  2. Place of jurisdiction, as far as legally permissible, is Oldenburg, Germany.

  3. If any part of these Terms is found to be invalid, the remainder shall remain unaffected.