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 does the Purple Planet leaderboard work?
BackerKit provided this help section on Leaderboards - here is how they work: https://help.backerkit.com/article/802-campaign-leaderboard-for-backers
What is the shipping method?
USPS mail for orders within the UNITED STATES. For all other countries, whichever service has a better value for your area and parcel size. All items are shipped from the UNITED STATES. We are looking at options to consolidate fulfillment to reduce shipping costs for backers. More details will be provided as we get closer to the fulfillment date.
Where is the product being printed?
We have a printer near us in the UNITED STATES which means we can get the product fairly fast once it is completed.
When will I get my stuff?
All product should be sent out in OCTOBER of 2024. Which could be as early as AUG/SEPT or as late as DEC 2024 depending on a number of production factors. Including, how many stretch goals we achieve, and how productions moves through writing, editing and art.
If I back more than one Purple Planet project, how will fulfillment be handled?
We are looking at options to consolidate fulfillment to reduce shipping costs for backers. More details will be provided as we get closer to the fulfillment date.