Q: What is the Bounty Board?
A: The Bounty Board lets Buyers post commission requests — subject, style, budget, and deadline — and have Artists bid on them. Instead of browsing what artists offer, you describe what you want and let artists come to you.
Q: Do I need to verify my identity to post a bounty?
A: Yes. Buyers must complete identity verification through Stripe Identity to post bounties or bid on them.
Q: How do I pick an artist from the bids I receive?
A: Review the bids on your bounty post. Artists may include examples of their work and a proposed price. Select the artist you want to work with and the commission proceeds as a standard order.
Q: Can an artist withdraw their bid on a bounty?
A: Bid management is handled through the bounty interface. Contact support@fursonasfactory.com for specific situations not covered by the standard flow.
Q: Does the Bounty Board support NSFW requests?
A: NSFW content follows the same rules platform-wide. Relevant listings and accounts must be marked NSFW, and identity verification is required.
Q: Can I set a budget range on my bounty?
A: Yes. When posting a bounty, you set a budget that artists see when deciding whether to bid. This helps attract artists who work in your price range.
Q: What happens if no artist bids on my bounty?
A: There’s no obligation if no bids come in — your bounty simply expires without a match. You can re-post with adjusted terms, a higher budget, or different timing.
Q: How long does a bounty stay active?
A: Bounties have a deadline you set when posting. After the deadline, the bounty expires.
Q: Can I edit my bounty after posting?
A: Bounty editing may be available through the bounty management interface. Keep in mind that artists who’ve already bid saw the original version — major changes after bids are received can cause confusion.
Q: Is there a minimum budget I have to set for a bounty?
A: There’s no enforced platform minimum, but setting an unrealistically low budget will likely result in few or no bids. Artists need to be able to work within your budget after the 10% platform fee.
Q: How do I submit a bid on a bounty as an artist?
A: Browse the Bounty Board at /bounties. When you find a bounty that interests you, submit a bid with your proposed price and any relevant portfolio examples or notes. You must be ID-verified to post.
Q: Can multiple artists bid on the same bounty?
A: Yes. Multiple artists can bid on any bounty. The buyer reviews all bids and selects the artist they want to work with.
Q: What happens after a buyer selects me as the artist?
A: The commission proceeds as a standard order — payment is collected and held in escrow, and the standard order pipeline begins.
Q: Can I post a bounty for a commission that involves multiple pieces?
A: Yes. Be as specific as possible in your bounty description about what you want. If it’s a multi-piece commission, describe each component clearly so artists can bid accurately.
Q: Are bounties public?
A: Bounties are visible to all artists on the platform browsing the Bounty Board. SFW bounties are public; NSFW bounties are only visible to users with adult content enabled.
Q: Can a buyer delete their bounty after posting?
A: Bounties that haven’t had an artist selected can generally be canceled. If you’ve selected an artist and the commission is in progress, standard cancellation rules apply. Contact support@fursonasfactory.com if you need to remove a bounty in an unusual situation.
Q: What information should I include in a bounty post?
A: Include the character(s), the type of artwork you want, style preferences, reference images if possible, your budget, and your deadline. The more specific you are, the better bids you’ll attract.
Q: Is there a fee to post a bounty?
A: There’s no fee to post a bounty. The standard 10% platform fee applies when an order placed through a bounty is completed.
Q: Can I offer a tip or bonus in my bounty for exceptionally good work?
A: Tips and bonuses can be discussed between you and the selected artist. There is no formal bonus/tip mechanism on top of the order amount at this time.
Q: Can I post a bounty for NSFW content as a Buyer?
A: You can post NSFW bounties subject to the same rules as NSFW listings — content must comply with our policies, and you must be identity-verified.
Q: Can I repost a bounty that expired without a match?
A: Yes. If your bounty expired without a selected artist, you can create a new bounty. Consider adjusting your budget, extending the deadline, or refining your description to attract more bids.
Q: Can I see who has bid on my bounty?
A: Yes. The bounty interface shows you the bids submitted by artists, including their proposed price and any notes or portfolio links they’ve included.
Q: Can I message an artist who bid on my bounty before selecting them?
A: Yes. You can use the platform’s messaging system to ask an artist questions before selecting their bid. This is a good way to confirm they understand your vision before committing.
Q: What if I select an artist but then change my mind?
A: If the commission hasn’t moved past the order placement stage, cancellation follows standard pre-work rules and you’d receive a full refund. If work has begun, standard partial-work cancellation rules apply.
Q: Is there a limit to how many bounties I can post at once?
A: There’s no strict platform-enforced limit on how many bounties you can have active simultaneously. Use common sense — posting many bounties simultaneously may dilute artist attention.
Q: Can an artist see my identity when they bid on my bounty?
A: Your public username and profile are visible to anyone who views your bounty post. Bounty posts are part of your public platform activity.
Q: What’s the difference between a bounty and a direct commission request via DM?
A: A bounty is a public competitive bid process — multiple artists can respond and you choose the best fit. A DM to a specific artist is a direct negotiation. Both lead to the same order pipeline, but bounties give you more artist options and help you find talent you might not have known to contact directly.
Q: Can artists who don’t usually list commissions bid on bounties?
A: Artists need to be ID-verified to bid on bounties, but don’t necessarily need active listings. The bounty board can be a way for artists to find work even during a period when they’re not actively taking public commissions.
Q: What happens if the selected artist and I can’t agree on scope after I select their bid?
A: If you can’t reach agreement on scope after selection, treat it like a pre-work cancellation — the artist declines the order and you receive a full refund. This is why reviewing the bid carefully and messaging the artist first is recommended.