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Apps targeting children face strict restrictions on data collection, advertising, and in-app purchases, and developers who fail to comply risk App Store removal and potential regulatory action by the FTC.
This page primarily affects app developers who distribute software through Apple's platforms, but indirectly affects all consumers who use App Store apps, since the terms govern app content standards, data practices, and in-app purchase rules. Developers who do not comply with Apple's license terms risk having their apps removed or their accounts terminated, which can affect app availability for end users. You can review Apple's App Store Review Guidelines and Developer Program License Agreement directly at developer.apple.com/support/terms/ to understand the rules governing apps you use or build.
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Apps targeting children face strict restrictions on data collection, advertising, and in-app purchases, and developers who fail to comply risk App Store removal and potential regulatory action by the FTC.
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