BackerKit FAQ
How does BackerKit crowdfunding work?
Crowdfunding is a collaborative way to bring ideas and projects to life. Project creators post their idea for a project, and backers pledge money to make the project possible. Backers get behind the scenes access and backer-only rewards, which can include exclusive products, special pricing, creative input, content, and more.
To become a backer, select a pledge level that features the reward(s) you would like to receive when the project is successfully completed and make your contribution.
All-or-nothing crowdfunding model: The creator sets a funding goal and a deadline to raise funds. If the project does not meet the goal by the deadline, backers credit cards are not charged and no money changes hands.
Crowdfunding projects can happen at various stages of the creative process. Make sure to check the estimated timeline of when rewards will be delivered. Project creators will keep you updated on the progress toward completion and delivery of your rewards.
Backing a crowdfunding campaign is not the same as purchasing an item from a store. When you back a campaign you are supporting the creation of something new. Rewards are almost always delivered, but are not guaranteed.
When will I be charged for my pledge?
Your payment method will not be charged right away. You will be charged for the amount of your pledge when the campaign ends and the project reaches its funding goal. You will not be charged if the campaign does not reach its funding goal.
What happens after the campaign is over?
The Creator will send out a survey that will ask you for more information about your pledge, your shipping information, additional items you may want to add to your pledge, and collect shipping fees if applicable.
The survey will be sent to the email address we have on file with your pledge.
Any additional payment will be charged when you complete your survey and confirm your order.
Project FAQ
NO AI ART
Having built modules in the past we had a group of artists we could work with. Our firm belief is to pay the artist first and that's what we did. As such we don't believe AI "art" fits our motto nor style of publishing so we refuse to use it. If we want to keep this genre and style of art alive we need to support the actual artists.
What's are the challenges for this campaign?
FUNDING Reaching our funding goal for printing is our biggest challenge. We took a leap of faith and worked with the artists ahead of time to have the book 70% done before the campaign launch. This means we backed this project with our own money first. WHY? Because we didn't want this to stand in the way. Also, we knew we could produce quality material for the gaming community we love so much if we did this.
Shirt addon
The Shirt addon will ship from our online store. When the campaign completes and the money is collected you will be given a code to purchase this item. Shipping will be calculated at checkout from our online store and is extra.
Where is the book being printed at?
The book will be printed right here in Michigan from Print Bind Ship our preferred printer and fulfillment partner. Nothing is sent out of the state. We toured their facilities and saw the quality they provide in person. Knowing our printer allows us to handle any issues upfront rather than over the internet with remote support. https://printbindship.com/