No. Submitting an application creates no obligation to purchase. You’re also not committed after your initial conversation with Daeu.

The only financial commitment occurs when you pay the 10% non-refundable deposit—this happens only after both you and Daeu agree to move forward with the commission.

The remaining 90% is due upon your acceptance of the work. However, if the work doesn’t resonate with you, you can simply walk away, and the artwork remains with the artist.