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
Why should I pledge?
I’m not the only one who benefits from a successful campaign—you do too! By pledging to this campaign and funding this project, you help me bring the Sky Buddies to life and you get to have a buddy of your own! And should the stretch goals be met, you can unlock even more stuff on top of a pterosaur plushie through add-ons.Where can I pick the buddy I want? All picks will be made after the end of the campaign. Then you will receive a BackerKit survey via email where you can select the plushie of your choice! So long as it gets unlocked during the campaign, of course.
How does add-ons work?
Once you select a pledge from the tier of your choice, you will be taken to the ‘add-on’ section where you can pick and choose any extra goodie you want on top of your pledge! Things like enamel pins, stickers, prints, etc.
What happens if Sky Buddies doesn’t get funded?
I will try to fund the production costs for Coco’s plushie by my own means. As for the rest of the buddies, they sadly won’t be produced should the project not meet its main goal.
What if the project gets funded, but not all goals are met?
If one of several tiers remain locked by the end of the campaign, then only the buddies that have been unlocked will be available for purchase. If it gets close to unlock, I will, maybe, try to still produce them.
Can I get a refund?
As sad as it is to hear that, you may request a refund for as long as the Sky Buddies is active. You won’t be able to get a refund after the campaign closes. The funds you help me raise is used for the production of the plushies. *Please do not pledge if you are not in the financial situation to do so.
Will the plushies be shipped internationally?
That’s the plan, yes! Everyone deserves a pterosaur plushie, and I will do everything in my power to ensure you get a buddy no matter where you are in the world!
Is shipping included in the pledge?
Sadly, no. Shipping and its associated fees are going to be calculated after the end of the campaign. *Shipment fees & customs may vary.