The head sheep at Ahead Sheep™ founded this company on the belief that the web has evolved enough to deliver software that rivals traditional desktop applications. The company forged every icon (except for the ones representing other brands) and built this site from absolute scratch, full stack, full stop. The company has created a custom framework called "Mutton™" that has no outside dependencies to keep this site uniquely performant.
The name is a play on words. It is not arrogance, but a visual metaphor that represents a pack of sheep running ahead of packs of wolves. Here are ideals the Ahead Sheep aspires to:
Last updated: 6/29/2025
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the website, https://www.aheadsheep.com (the "Site") and any related services (collectively, the "Services").
Company Overview: The Company is based in Wisconsin in the United States of America. The goal is to offer a valuable and enjoyable experience for all users.
Read the Terms Carefully: Please read these Terms carefully to understand your rights and obligations when using the Site and Services.
Agreement to Terms: By accessing, browsing, or using the Site and Services provided by Ahead Sheep™ LLC (the "Company"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site and Services, including but not limited to those who:
Changes to Terms: Continued use of the Site and Services constitutes your acceptance of any changes or modifications made to these Terms, which may be updated from time to time. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for any changes. The Company will update the effective date at the top of the Terms when changes are made.
Disagreement with Terms: If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Site and Services immediately.
Questions: If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact the Company.
All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, and software, is the property of the Company or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
The compilation of all content on this Site is the exclusive property of the Company and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. All software used on this Site is the property of the Company or its software suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.
Users are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site and its content for both personal and commercial purposes. This license includes the right to create, manage, and use content through the Site for your personal and commercial benefit. However, this license does not permit copying, reproducing, or redistributing the Site's content, design, or structure in its entirety on another website or service without written permission from the Company.
Users are allowed to inspect and learn from the Site's code, including applying what they learn to their own projects or websites. However, direct replication or wholesale copying of the Site's code or design for use in another site or service is prohibited without permission from the Company.
The trademarks, logos, and service marks displayed on the Site are trademarks of the Company and its licensors. Nothing on the Site should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any trademark displayed on the Site without the written permission of the Company or the trademark owner. Misuse of any trademarks or any other content displayed on the Site is prohibited.
Any unauthorized use terminates the permission or license granted by the Company. If you have any questions about the permitted uses of the content on this Site, please contact the Company.
The Company stores user-generated content on the Site. Users retain full ownership and rights to any content they create or modify using the Site.
Content Ownership and Use: Users are free to use their content for personal and commercial purposes without any restrictions from the Company. The Site facilitates content creation and management while securely storing this content. The Company does not claim any ownership or license rights over user-generated content beyond what is necessary to store and display the content for the intended functionality of the Site.
No Commercial Use by the Company: The Company does not use user-generated content for advertising, promotional purposes, or any other commercial uses without the user's explicit consent. Any request for such use will be made directly to the user, who maintains the right to refuse without consequence.
Privacy: The Company respects your privacy and ensures that user-generated content is stored securely. Please refer to the Privacy Policy for more information on how your content is managed and protected.
Content Restrictions: Users are prohibited from storing content that violates any applicable laws, infringes on the rights of third parties, or contains harmful or malicious material. The Company reserves the right to remove any content that violates these Terms.
Account Security: Users are responsible for maintaining the security of their accounts, including safeguarding passwords and any other login credentials. The Company cannot be held liable for any unauthorized access due to user negligence.
Account Use Restrictions: Users agree not to misuse the Site by attempting to gain unauthorized access, engaging in harmful behavior, or disrupting the normal operation of the Site and Services.
Global Use: The Site is accessible worldwide. It is the user's responsibility to ensure that accessing and using the Site complies with the laws of their jurisdiction. The Company is not responsible for any legal repercussions from users accessing the Site in violation of local laws.
Feedback: The Company values your feedback, suggestions, and ideas about the Site and Services. By sharing your thoughts with the Company, you agree that the Company may use them to improve the Site without any obligation to compensate or credit you. This helps the Company continue enhancing the experience for everyone.
If you have any questions about this User-Generated Content policy, please contact the Company.
The Company retains access logs, including IP addresses, for a period of 90 days to ensure security and operational performance. After this period, the logs are automatically deleted and cannot be recovered.
In cases where legal obligations arise, such as requests from law enforcement, the Company may retain access logs beyond the standard retention period. This extension is only for the time necessary to comply with legal obligations.
The collection and retention of access logs comply with applicable laws and regulations, including GDPR and CCPA. The logs are stored securely and are only accessible to authorized personnel.
The Company respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. If you believe that any content on the Site infringes your copyright, please notify the Company by providing the necessary details as outlined under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
Submitting a DMCA Notice:
To submit a DMCA notice, please provide the following details:
Disclaimer of Warranties: THE SITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WHILE THE COMPANY MAKES REASONABLE EFFORTS TO ENSURE THE SECURITY AND FUNCTIONALITY OF THE SITE, IT DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE FROM BUGS, VIRUSES, OR SECURITY VULNERABILITIES. USE OF THE SITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Company's liability for any direct damages is limited to the amount paid, if any, by you for accessing the Site or Services. The Company is not responsible for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, resulting from:
While the Company implements reasonable security measures to protect your data, it cannot guarantee absolute security. The Company is not liable for unauthorized access to your data unless such access results from the Company's failure to implement reasonable security measures.
Indemnification: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site and Services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another.
No Advice: No content or information provided by the Company, whether via the Site or otherwise, constitutes legal, financial, or other professional advice. Users are encouraged to seek the advice of qualified professionals where appropriate.
If you have any questions about this "Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability" policy, please contact the Company.
Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Informal Resolution: Users should first contact the Company to resolve disputes informally. Most concerns can be quickly resolved through communication.
Legal Recourse: If informal resolution is not successful, any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms will be resolved in the courts of Wisconsin.
Optional Binding Arbitration: If informal resolution is unsuccessful, both parties may voluntarily agree to resolve the dispute through binding arbitration, which can save time and legal costs. The arbitration would be conducted in accordance with the rules of a mutually agreed-upon arbitration provider. However, arbitration is not mandatory, and users may pursue other legal remedies if preferred.
Small Claims Court: For disputes that qualify, either party may bring an individual action in small claims court in the state of Wisconsin.
Class Action Waiver (Applicable to Arbitration Only): If both parties agree to resolve a dispute through binding arbitration, disputes must be resolved on an individual basis and not as part of a class, consolidated, or representative action. In such cases, users waive any right to participate in a class action or to request a jury trial. This waiver does not apply if the dispute is pursued in a court of law.
International Use and Jurisdiction: Users accessing the Site from outside the United States agree that these Terms, as well as any disputes arising from the use of the Site or Services, will be governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin, USA. Users further consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Wisconsin, USA, for the resolution of any disputes, unless otherwise required by applicable laws in their jurisdiction.
Users located in countries with mandatory consumer protection laws may be entitled to protections under their local laws. In such cases, those protections will apply only to the extent required by local law, while all other provisions remain governed by U.S. law.
If you have any questions about this Dispute Resolution policy, please contact the Company.
Users may voluntarily tip the Company to help support the continued operation and development of the Site. These tips are not payments for goods or services and do not entitle the user to any additional features, access, or consideration. Tips are non-refundable and provided at the user's sole discretion.
The Company shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations under these Terms if such failure results from any cause beyond the Company's reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, strikes, or labor disputes, embargoes, government orders, or any other force majeure event.
The Company reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site and Services, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site and Services will immediately cease.
The Company may update these Terms from time to time. It is your responsibility to review the Terms periodically for any updates. Continued use of the Site and Services after changes are posted will constitute your acceptance of the updated Terms.
If the Company makes any material changes that significantly affect your rights or obligations, notice will be provided on the Site.
Last updated: 6/25/2025
Your privacy is important, and this Privacy Policy explains how information about you is collected, used, and disclosed by the Company when you visit the website https://www.aheadsheep.com (the "Site") and use the Company's services (collectively, the "Services").
Consent to this policy: By accessing or using the Site and Services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of the Site and Services immediately.
Questions or concerns: If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact the Company.
6/25/2025: A previous version of this Privacy Policy stated that interaction data was anonymized hourly. As of 5/20/2025, this became inaccurate after the system was updated to record interaction timestamps with per-second detail, but the Privacy Policy was not updated to reflect the change. As of this update, all such data has been purged, and the site no longer collects granular interaction information.
The Company collects minimal information to provide services to users. This includes:
IP Address: IP addresses may be collected for security, fraud detection, or performance monitoring purposes. These may be stored temporarily in access logs for the following purposes:
IP addresses may be collected automatically in server access logs to support security and system operations. These logs are stored on the Company’s server and are accessible only to the Company. They are not used for profiling, tracking, or analytics. IP addresses may also be collected by third-party services (such as analytics or ad platforms) as part of delivering their functionality, if used.
To manage tracking and data collection, the Company uses Cookiebot to allow users to control their consent preferences. Users may choose to disable certain types of tracking by adjusting their preferences through the Cookiebot consent management tool.
For more details, please refer to the Cookie Policy.
Security Measures: The company uses encryption and other security measures to protect sensitive personal data where appropriate.
To Provide and Improve Services:
Communication:
Legal Compliance:
Questions about the use of your information: If you have any questions about how your information is used, please contact the Company.
For Legal Compliance: Information may be disclosed to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or government requests.
For Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of the Company's assets, user information may be transferred to the new owner.
With Your Consent: Information may be shared with third parties when you have given your explicit consent.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies: The Site uses cookies for various purposes, including enhancing user experience and managing content display. Third-party advertisers may also use cookies and similar tracking technologies to deliver relevant ads. By using the Site, you consent to the use of these technologies. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, as well as through consent management tools provided by the Site.
Managing Cookies: By continuing to use the Site, you consent to the use of both first-party and third-party cookies. You can manage or disable these cookies through your browser settings or via third-party opt-out tools.
Cookie and Consent Management: The Site may use consent management tools to comply with applicable privacy laws and provide users with control over their data preferences, including the use of cookies and tracking technologies.
The Company takes the security of user information seriously. Measures are implemented to protect data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
While measures are in place to protect user information, no security system is impenetrable. Therefore, the absolute security of user data cannot be guaranteed. Users are encouraged to take steps to protect their personal information, such as using strong passwords and keeping login credentials confidential.
If there are any questions about data security, please contact the Company.
Retention period: The Company will retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. Personal data will be retained to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements and policies. IP addresses, when collected in access logs or by third-party services, are retained for a limited time to monitor security and performance, after which they are automatically deleted or anonymized.
Retention of Access Logs: Access logs, including IP addresses, are retained for a period of 90 days and are automatically deleted afterward. The collected data is securely stored and only accessible to authorized personnel. After deletion, the data is irretrievable and permanently removed.
In cases where legal obligations arise, such as a request from law enforcement, the Company may retain access logs beyond the standard retention period to comply with legal processes. In such cases, retention will be extended only for the duration necessary to comply with those legal obligations.
Legal Compliance: The collection of IP addresses in access logs complies with applicable legal requirements, including GDPR and CCPA. This data is collected and retained only for security and operational purposes.
Account deletion: If you choose to delete your account, your personal data will be retained for 30 days to allow for reactivation. After this period, your data will be permanently deleted from the servers, although it may remain in securely stored backups for legal compliance.
Opt-Out: Users have the right to opt out of personalized ads. This can be managed through the settings provided by third-party services used on the Site.
Access and Correction: Users have the right to access the personal data held about them, such as email addresses, and request corrections to any inaccuracies. To make such a request, please contact the Company.
Data Portability: Users have the right to request a copy of their personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Deletion: Users have the right to request the deletion of their personal data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal obligations). This applies to personal data such as email addresses. Data collected by third parties or stored in access logs may be retained for security and compliance purposes.
Objection: Users have the right to object to the processing of their personal data for direct marketing purposes.
Restriction of Processing: Users have the right to request the restriction of the processing of their personal data in certain circumstances.
Cookie Consent: Users can update their consent preferences or withdraw consent at any time through the consent management tool provided on the Site or by adjusting browser settings.
Questions or exercising rights: If you have any questions about your rights or wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact the Company.
Data Protection: If your personal data is transferred outside of the country where you are located, the Company ensures that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR.
Data Transfer Mechanisms: When transferring data outside of the EU/EEA, such transfers will be made in accordance with applicable laws, using methods like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other legal mechanisms approved by the European Commission.
California Residents' Rights: In addition to the rights described above, California residents have the right to:
To exercise these rights, please contact the Company.
In the event of a data breach that may compromise your personal information, the Company will notify affected users within a reasonable timeframe, as required by applicable law.
External links for your convenience: The Site may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. These third-party links are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Company.
No control over third-party content: The Company does not have control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies and terms of service of any third-party websites they visit.
Questions about third-party links: If you have any questions about third-party links, please contact the Company.
The Site may include links or features that allow interaction with third-party social media platforms like X and Discord. These platforms may collect information through cookies or tracking technologies when you interact with their content. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information on how they handle your data:
The Company does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If a situation arises where personal information of a child under 13 is inadvertently collected, such information will be promptly deleted.
If you have any questions about children's privacy, please contact the Company.
The Company reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on the Site. Users are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about any updates.
Your continued use of the Site and Services after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
If you have any questions about changes to this Privacy Policy, please contact the Company.
Facebook®, Instagram®, LinkedIn®, Pinterest®, YouTube®, Adobe®, Apple®, and other product names or brand marks may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. Their inclusion on this site is for informational and compatibility purposes only and does not imply endorsement.
Adobe® and ASE are trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. This tool is not affiliated with or endorsed by Adobe. GIMP is a trademark of the GNOME Foundation. Used here solely for compatibility reference.