1. Intellectual Property Rights

All creative works produced by Rare Sheep Studios — including but not limited to our games, software, artwork, characters, stories, sound design, and branding — are protected under international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. Unless otherwise stated, all rights are reserved by Rare Sheep Studios and/or their respective creators.

  • Game systems, code, and mechanics
  • Visual designs, artwork, and animations
  • Characters, storylines, and lore
  • Logos, names, and brand assets
  • Soundtracks, voice lines, and effects

2. Usage Restrictions

Unless you have prior written approval from Rare Sheep Studios, you may not:

  • Reproduce, sell, or distribute our works commercially
  • Create derivative projects or games using our content
  • Use our logos or branding in your own projects
  • Reverse-engineer or modify our code or assets
  • Remove or alter copyright or attribution notices

3. Fan Content Policy

We encourage fan creations — art, stories, videos, and community projects — as long as they follow these rules:

  • Clearly labeled as unofficial fan content
  • Not used for commercial profit without written permission
  • Respectful to Rare Sheep Studios’ creators, teams, and IP
  • Cannot imply official affiliation or endorsement

Basically: make cool stuff, don’t sell it, and don’t pretend to be us 🐑.

4. Streaming & Content Creation

Creators are free to record, stream, and monetize content featuring our games (YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, etc.), provided the content:

  • Does not infringe on other creators’ rights
  • Does not re-upload entire games or assets without commentary
  • Properly attributes Rare Sheep Studios

We love seeing people share our work — go forth and make chaos responsibly!

5. Trademarks

The following names, logos, and marks are protected trademarks or trade dress of Rare Sheep Studios:

  • "Rare Sheep Studios" name and logo
  • Official game titles and series names
  • Distinctive character designs and insignias
  • Official promotional art and merchandise branding

Unauthorized use of these marks in commerce is not allowed.

6. Licensing & Commercial Requests

If you want to use our work commercially (such as in media, collabs, or licensed merch):

Unauthorized commercial use of our IP will result in DMCA takedowns or legal action if necessary.

7. Modding Policy

Mods are permitted for games that explicitly support them, under these guidelines:

  • Mods must remain free and non-commercial
  • No inappropriate, malicious, or infringing content
  • Do not redistribute our original files or assets
  • Respect the terms of GoldSrc, Unity, Source, or any other engine platforms

8-1. Copyright Enforcement

We take protection of our creative work seriously and actively enforce our rights via:

  • Automated monitoring for asset misuse
  • DMCA requests and takedown notices
  • Contact with platform moderation teams
  • Legal follow-ups in serious or repeated cases

8-2. Respect for Third-Party Intellectual Property

Rare Sheep Studios respects the creative rights and ownership of other artists, developers, and storytellers. Any references, parodies, or works inspired by external media or concepts are clearly marked as such and are not intended to claim ownership over those original properties.

  • We acknowledge and credit original creators when inspiration is drawn from their works
  • We do not claim endorsement, partnership, or affiliation with third-party rights holders unless explicitly stated
  • We support fan and indie creators following the same respectful principles
  • Any removal or modification requests from rightful IP holders will be honored promptly

Example: when creating works inspired by Mystery Flesh Pit National Park (© Trevor Roberts), and Squid Games (© Hwang Dong-hyuk) we encourage players and fans to support the original series and official merchandise. Our derivative works are inspired by, not affiliated with, the original project.

9. Reporting Violations

If you’ve seen someone misusing Rare Sheep Studios’ content or pretending to be us, please reach out:

  • Email: ip@raresheepstudios.com
  • Include screenshots, links, and any relevant details
  • We’ll investigate and handle the rest

10. Legal & Contact

For legal or partnership inquiries, you can reach the team directly:

All content © 2021–2025 Rare Sheep Studios. All rights reserved (and occasionally bleated about).