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
How much is shipping?
Shipping will be determined after the campaign ends and before the pledge manager opens.
I'm a DMDave Gold+ Patron—how do I use my credits?
You will be given a "secret" link to your tier that will let you purchase the core book for the dollar. Do not add any additional add-ons to your product until the Pledge Manager opens. Once the Pledge Manager opens, add any add-ons that you like, then contact us at [email protected] or via Discord, and we will manually discount the rest of the costs from the campaign. If you are unsure how many credits you have as a Gold+ Patron, contact Dave directly on Discord.
When will I receive my goods?
Typically, we start printing the books as soon as the campaign ends and we're funded. Then, once the Pledge Manager opens, all we have to do is put your items in a box and ship it. For non-US customers, we ship through Amazon directly, and sometime that can take 2-3 weeks. Either way, we expect everything to be fulfilled by mid-June, right before our next campaign goes live.