Yes. If you have any specific images, such as a logo or a band photo, that need to be included in your album art, please provide them to the designers with your brief.

Unless you specify otherwise, your designer may also use stock images purchased from a third party. If a designer incorporates stock art into a design, they will inform you which images are used and submit watermarked versions in their entries. Once you select the winning design, you will need to purchase the stock art and provide it to the designer to complete the final design.

On ideahits, designers commit to uploading only original artwork. Each designer retains the rights to their design submissions until you select a contest winner. During the design handover stage, the designer agrees to transfer the rights to you, making you the owner of the album cover’s copyright.

We guarantee great album cover art at any pricing level, but our higher-priced packages offer more design options and better support.

Here’s how it works: When you pay more, the prize for the winning designer increases. This attracts more experienced designers to your contest, providing you with a greater selection of high-quality designs. With more options, you’ll need additional time to review the designs. Our Gold and Platinum packages include dedicated managers to streamline the process by writing creative briefs and providing feedback to your designers.

When choosing your album art contest package, consider how much time you have and your experience in writing briefs and working with designers. If you’re still unsure, contact us for a design consultation.

Before launching your album cover art contest, select “Make your contest private” in the Contest options section. This will prevent designers from using their designs elsewhere and make your contest unsearchable on the web.

A standard NDA template will be automatically attached to your contest, or you can upload your own if you prefer.

Your custom album cover contest includes one winning album cover. If you require a second cover or an additional size for a CD or vinyl cover, you have several options: you can award multiple winners, initiate a second contest, or begin a 1-to-1 Project with your winning designer to create the additional assets.

We offer a 100% money-back guarantee within 60 days of payment for all Album Cover Art Contests, except those with a guaranteed prize or those that have entered the Final Round. You can also call us anytime for assistance with rewriting your brief, reopening your project to ensure a good result, and selecting a winning design. Please note, if we refund your contest, you are not legally entitled to use any of the submitted designs.