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
Was any AI used to create this project?
This series is 100% human-made. No generative AI was used for text, audio, or images. Thank you for supporting humans in the humanities!
What about shipping and delivery?
Ebooks and audiobooks will be delivered via BookFunnel, which I have used successfully for years and for previous campaign fulfillment. BookFunnel offers its own fully-featured app as well as delivery support for other ereaders such as Kindle, Nook, etc. so you can enjoy your ebook on any device. BookFunnel also provides live-human tech support in case you have questions or, rarely, trouble. Shipping of physical items is not included in your pledge. Shipping will be charged after the campaign closes, to reduce prices with individually accurate rates rather than a higher rate to accommodate all possible orders. At current rates and costs, shipping is generally estimated at $10-14 USD within the USA, depending on rewards chosen, and $25-30 USD outside the USA. (Add-ons are not included in these estimates, and costs are subject to change.) Shipping outside the USA: Charges will reflect actual shipping calculations at the best rates that include tracking. In some cases, there may be additional customs fees and duties beyond the standard shipping fees. I will ship with accurate customs information to minimize fees, but I cannot guarantee what your country's system may choose to do. We live here, too! All planned shipping materials are compostable or curb recyclable.