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
Can Gallant Knight Games handle this project?
This is Gallant Knight Games' twenty-somethingth (we've ran - Alan has been involved in over 100!), and we learned a lot from our previous ones. This is a straightforward project with some nuances, but we're prepared to handle them and shoot for the same exceptional success we've always had! This is our bread and butter and we've gotten very good at our delivery!
What if the text or art isn't finished?
Well, they are finished! The digital PDF is 100% ready to go to backers!
Shipping Details
We're a small company and we do our own fulfillment, so we can ensure it's done right. This does lead to high international costs and times, due to the customs and generally high price of shipping. All of our digital rewards are being handled by our fulfillment partners at DriveThruRPG. For print backers, shipping will be collected after the campaign, as Gallant Knight Games will be using their webstore for fulfillment (this is subject to change). You will receive an email that will allow you to check out with the appropriate pledge level as well as any add-ons. you will be responsible for paying your shipping at that time. All packages ship from within the US (baring any changes in distribution, which will only lower costs). Backers are responsible for any customs, fees, or other charges associated with their shipping. We cannot offer refunds if shipping is higher than you expected, so if you are concerned, you can email us at [email protected] with your address for a quote or wait to get the digital now.