Provision record
Apple App Store · Apple Developer Agreement · View original document ↗

English version of agreements is binding

High severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 298 of 352 platforms

Key Facts · in the document’s own words

What does Apple App Store establish regarding the English language version of agreements?
“the English language version of the agreements you accept in your developer account are binding and the most up to date.”
Version CA-V-002262, captured May 6, 2026 · live source ↗
Our reading, not the document’s words
Apple App Store establishes that the English language version of agreements accepted in a developer account is binding and the most up to date.
Stay ahead of the changes
Track Apple App Store and get the diff the day its terms change.
Share 𝕏 Share in Share 🔒 PDF
ⓘ

This analysis describes what Apple App Store's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

In any dispute over agreement terms, the English version controls, meaning translations or other language versions do not determine legal obligations.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Developers—and by extension the apps they build—are bound by the English language version of developer agreements regardless of what other language versions may say.

How other platforms handle this

DoorDash Medium

You also agree to abide by any additional DoorDash terms or policies for Users that are published on our website or mobile application, whether or not such terms or policies are directly referenced or linked elsewhere in this Agreement.

Pinterest Medium

To the extent that any provisions in the Business Terms of Service conflict with these Terms, the Business Terms of Service shall govern to the extent of the conflict.

Snapchat Medium

Regardless of who terminates these Terms, both you and Snap continue to be bound by Sections 2, 3 (to the extent any additional terms and conditions would, by their terms, survive), and 6 - 25 of the Terms.

See all platforms with this clause type →
▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
"
the English language version of the agreements you accept in your developer account are binding and the most up to date.

Excerpt from Apple App Store's Apple Developer Agreement

Provision details

Document information
Document
Apple Developer Agreement
Entity
Apple App Store
Tracking information
First captured by ConductAtlas
May 5, 2026
Text quoted from version
CA-V-002262, captured May 6, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-053782
Document ID
CA-D-000668
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Extracted-text SHA-256 (version CA-V-002262)
c3de0831dc277cee2d442af174004d48d4c29a454ca9143b008812cd996d1949
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 05:45 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Excerpt found verbatim in version CA-V-002262 (checked Oct. 5, 2026)
Citation Record
Entity: Apple App Store
Document: Apple Developer Agreement
Record ID: CA-P-053782
Version: CA-V-002262
Captured: 2026-05-06 08:03:21 UTC
SHA-256: c3de0831dc277cee…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/apple-app-store/apple-developer-agreement/provision/CA-P-053782/english-version-of-agreements-is-binding/
Accessed: Oct. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
Categories

Other risks in this policy

Get the research letter

Companies change their terms quietly. We read every version and catch what actually changed. One email a week on the changes that matter and what they mean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Apple App Store's English version of agreements is binding clause do?

In any dispute over agreement terms, the English version controls, meaning translations or other language versions do not determine legal obligations.

How does this clause affect you?

Developers—and by extension the apps they build—are bound by the English language version of developer agreements regardless of what other language versions may say.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 298 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Apple App Store?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Apple App Store.