Guidelines • Terms & Conditions • Shipping & Payments

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1. About Droply

Droply is a curated Australian online platform created to support emerging and established artists and makers through thoughtfully curated seasonal collections.

Built by an artist, for artists, Droply focuses on collectible small-format original artworks and handmade objects that are accessible, affordable to ship, and designed to create a cohesive and collectible experience for buyers.

Each seasonal collection centres around a creative theme, allowing artists to interpret the concept in their own unique style and medium while remaining true to their individual practice.

Our goal is to create a platform that feels intentional, supportive, inspiring, and community-driven rather than an overcrowded marketplace.

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2. Artist Eligibility

Droply welcomes submissions from:

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• Emerging artists

• Established artists

• Painters

• Illustrators

• Ceramicists

• Textile artists

• Sculptors

• Photographers (limited editions only)

• Contemporary makers

 

Artists must be based in Australia.

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3. Artwork Guidelines

Original Works Only

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All artworks submitted to Droply must be original works created by the artist.

 

We do not accept:

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• Mass-produced products

• AI-generated artwork

• Commercial reproductions

• Factory-made items

• Unlicensed copied work

 

Photography is accepted in limited edition format only.

 

Size Requirements

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All submitted works must clearly fit within the following size guideline:

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​All Art Works Maximum size: 30cm x 30cm

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• This includes the artwork with or without frame

• Framed or unframed works are both accepted, provided they do not exceed the maximum dimensions

• Oversized works will not be accepted for Droply drops

 

​Artworks Includes:

• Painting

• Illustration

• Mixed media

• Framed works

• Textile wall works

• Photography

 

Objects & Ceramics

​Size Requirements

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• Shelf-sized

• Easy to package securely

• Suitable for Australia-wide shipping

• Under 2kg unless approved

 

Oversized works are not accepted unless pre-approved.

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Exclusivity & Sales Rights

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By submitting artworks to Droply, the artist agrees that each submitted artwork is to be sold exclusively through Droply during the listing period.

This means the specific submitted piece cannot be listed or sold on any other platform, gallery, or marketplace while it is active on Droply.

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This exclusivity applies to the artwork itself, not the artist.

 

Artists remain free to:

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• Sell other artworks outside of Droply

• Exhibit work elsewhere

• Work with other galleries or platforms

 

Only the individual submitted piece is bound by Droply exclusivity during its active listing period.

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4.Seasonal Collection Themes

 

Each Droply collection is built around a seasonal creative theme.

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Themes are intentionally open-ended and designed to inspire interpretation rather than restrict creativity.

 

Artists are invited to respond in a way that feels authentic to their practice.

 

Example themes may include:

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• Still

• Gathering

• Fragments

• Grounded

• Soft Beginnings

• Ritual

• Warmth

• What If?​

5. Submission Requirements

Selected artists will be asked to provide:

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• 3–5 original works

• Title of each work

• Medium

• Dimensions

• Price (within approved bands)

• Artist bio

• Artist statement

• Social media / website links

• High-quality images of each work

 

All images must accurately represent the work.

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To ensure consistency and a high-quality presentation across the platform, all submitted artworks must meet the following requirements:

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• Images must be high resolution

• Images must be taken in good, natural lighting

• Artwork must be photographed against a clean white or neutral background

• No heavy filters, mockups, or digital alterations

• Edges of the artwork should be clearly visible and in focus

 

Poor-quality images may result in the submission being declined or delayed.

6. Pricing Structure

 

Droply operates within curated pricing bands to ensure accessibility for collectors while fairly compensating artists.

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Artists select pricing within the approved ranges based on experience, materials, and practice.

 

Pricing Bands

Band A: $150 – $250
Band B: $250 – $500
Band C: $500 – $950

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In special circumstances, pricing outside these bands may be approved at Droply’s discretion.

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7. Commission Structure

Droply operates on a commission-based model.

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A 20% commission is charged on the artwork sale price only.

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Commission does not apply to the shipping fee.

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Example:

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• Artwork Price: $300

• Shipping Fee: $15

• Total Paid by Collector: $315

• Droply Commission (20% of artwork): $60

• Artist Payout (Artwork): $240

• Artist Receives Shipping Allocation: $15

8. Shipping & Fulfilment

 

All artworks are fulfilled directly by the artist. Droply does not store, handle, or dispatch artworks.

 

Shipping Requirements

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• Australia-wide shipping only

• International shipping not supported

• $15 flat-rate shipping charged per order

• Artists receive the $15 shipping allocation

 

Artists must ensure:

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• Proper packaging for safe transit

• Selection of appropriate courier service

• Works are protected during shipping

 

Orders must be dispatched within 3–5 business days unless otherwise agreed.

 

Tracking & Proof of Dispatch

​To ensure transparency and smooth delivery, artists must provide tracking information for every order within 24 hours of dispatch, artists must email Droply with:

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• Tracking number

• Courier used

• Proof of postage or receipt

 

This information will be shared with the collector.

 

Failure to provide tracking may delay artist payouts.

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9. Artist Payment Policy​

 

To protect both artists and collectors, all sales include a 5-business day holding period after confirmed delivery.

 

This allows time for:

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• Delivery confirmation

• Damage reporting

• Order issue resolution

 

If no issues are raised within 5 days of delivery, the sale is marked complete and payout is released.

 

Payouts are processed within 7–14 business days after completion of the holding period.

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10. GST (Tax Responsibility)​

• Artists registered for GST must include GST in their pricing and remit it to the ATO independently.

• Droply does not calculate, collect, or remit GST on behalf of artists.

• Artists not registered for GST are not required to charge GST.

11. Selection Process

Submission does not guarantee acceptance.

 

Artists and works are selected based on:

• Alignment with the seasonal theme

• Artistic quality and originality

• Cohesion within the collection

• Suitability for Droply’s format and vision

 

Droply reserves the right to decline submissions that do not align with the platform.

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12. Artist Responsibilities

Artists are responsible for:

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• Ensuring all works are original

• Accurate representation of works

• Meeting deadlines

• Safe packaging and shipping

• Timely dispatch of sold works

• Professional communication

 

Artists retain full copyright of their work.

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By joining Droply, artists grant permission for submitted images to be used for:

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• Website display

• Marketing and social media

• Collection promotion

• Editorial and press use

 

Artists will always be credited.

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13.CollectionRelease Structure

​Droply operates through curated seasonal drops rather than continuous listings.

 

This structure is designed to:

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• Create anticipation and excitement

• Maintain high-quality curation

• Encourage intentional collecting

• Provide focused promotional opportunities for artists​

14. Community Values

Droply is built on:

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• Creativity

• Respect

• Fair artist treatment

• Accessibility

• Community

• Originality

• Collaboration​ 

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We aim to build a platform where artists feel professionally supported, creatively inspired, and genuinely valued.