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
If I back the project but am unable to attend, can I request a refund or have my items shipped to me?
We can't refund any pledges or ship any items, so please only pledge if you have tickets to The Convention and intend to pick up in person at The Salt Palace in Salt Lake City December 4-6.
Any items we should avoid swapping?
Avoid stickers out of respect for the venue. These can be problematic in terms of damage to surfaces and also potentially seen as disruptive to the venue's policies. Also, please don't swap any homemade food or drink items.
Will my swag items be documented?
When you swap items, expect that images or videos of your items could become public, including being posted in the WorldSwapper Discord server or on recipients' social media accounts.
Does WorldSwappers guarantee me swaps?
WorldSwapping is an exchange between you and the person on the other side of the swap. No WorldSwapper organizers have control over the exchanges, the items swapped, or what becomes of your creative work. WorldSwappers accepts no liability or guarantee that swaps will occur.
What if I'm not a "crafty" person?
You can absolutely still participate! In the past, "non-crafty" swaps have included: - resin ducks (from amazon) - glow in the dark "cremlings" (from amazon) - bookmarks (3d printed or regular 2d printed) - glowing "spheres" - 3D printed items If you want to participate, you absolutely can!
Can I use items I receive in a swap to develop items to sell in the future?
WorldSwapping is for fun, not for profit! Don't rip off another's creative concept for profit. All items should adhere to the Dragonsteel fan art policy, found here: https://faq.brandonsanderson.com/knowledge-base/can-i-make-fan-art-or-write-fan-fiction/
Anything else I should know?
For more questions, answers, and info, check us out at www.worldswappers.com !