Questions about ipbforumskins.com

• expand/collapseWhat does this site offer?
  IPBForumSkins is a site dedicated to making skins and templates for Invision Power Board forums. Custom skins, and premade skins are for sale.
• expand/collapseHow do I join IPBFS?
  If you would like to join our site and forums as a member, click on the Register link at the top of the forums page.
• expand/collapseSkins? What are they?
  Skins for IPB are also known as templates. They improve the overall look and feel of your forum making it more unique than it would be with the Default IPB skin. For examples of my skins, have a look at the custom skins gallery, or premade skins page!
• expand/collapseHow do I add myself to the customer group on the forums?
  If you have purchased a skin from this site and would like access to the "Customers only" section on the forums, you can either PM or email me with your paypal email, and the URL you are using the skin on - and I will add you to the customers group.

How to purchase and pricing information

• expand/collapseHow much do you charge for skins?
  Premade skins start from $25.00 USD - while custom skins start from $300 USD. The price of custom skins will vary depending on the complexity of the skin - and how much work is involved.
• expand/collapseHow do I purchase a premade skin?
  Visit the "how to purchase" page for a guide on how to buy premade skins.
• expand/collapseHow do I purchase a custom skin?
  To purchase a custom skin, visit the custom skins request page, fill out the form, and email it to me at admin [at] ipbforumskins.com (replace [at] with @)
• expand/collapseWhat payment methods do you accept?
  All skins on this site can be purchased with a PayPal account. Premade skins can also be purchased with credit cards by using the paypal form after clicking on the "Purchase" button.
• expand/collapseHow long will it take before I can get the files?
  Premade skins are available for download on the forums after your order has been verified. The maximum waiting time will be 24 hours - however, it is usually much faster.
• expand/collapseDo you offer refunds on your skins?
  Since the skins are digital items and can't physically be returned, there are no refunds offered on our products. Before purchasing, please make sure you have chosen the correct skin, and make sure it is compatible with your version of IPB.
  
  If you have purchased the skin, but have not yet received the item (ie. if your forum account has not yet been upgraded to customer status) and you would like a refund, please email me to let me know you would like a refund instead of the skin. If you have already been given access to download the skin, you will no longer be eligible for a refund.

Copyright, usage and distribution

• expand/collapseCan I modify the skin as much as I like after purchasing?
  Yes. Once you purchase a skin, you can modify it as much as you like - however you must keep the copyright intact (unless you purchase copyright removal), and you are not allowed to redistribute the skin even if it has been heavily modified.
• expand/collapseCan I remove the brand/copyright link from your skin?
  If you would like to remove the "Skin designed by.." link at the bottom of your skin, you must purchase copyright removal, which is an additional $30 for premade skins, and $50 for custom skins.
• expand/collapseCan I resell or distribute your skins to other people?
  No. When buying a skin from IPBForumSkins.com, you are purchasing a non-transferable item which is not allowed to be resold or distributed under any circumstances.
• expand/collapseCan I convert your skins so they work with other forum software like vBulletin or phpBB?
  No. These skins have been developed by myself for use with IP.Board only.
• expand/collapseI have bought my skin for a specific URL, but have decided to change my domain. What do I do?
  If you change your domain name after purchasing a skin, you may notice that the skin does not work correctly, or produces errors. To correct this, simply email me stating your paypal email address, your old site URL, and the new URL that you are going to be using.
• expand/collapseHow many sites can I use your skins on?
  After purchasing the skin, you are able to use it on 2 forums at the same time. If you wish to use the skin on more than 2 URL's, you must purchase additional licenses.

Services

• expand/collapseI am currently running IPB 2.3.x but want to upgrade to IPB 3.0.x. Can you upgrade my skin for me?
  Yes. You can visit the upgrade page for more information.
• expand/collapseI already have a psd file, or a coded website template. Can you code it into an IPB skin?
  Yes. If you already have a design, visit the convert to skin page. If you have a coded html website template, visit the website integration page and follow the instructions on how to convert it to a skin.