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English version of agreements is binding

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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.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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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
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-053782
Document ID
CA-D-00668
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
e6b0a134ff042c8f7a256f4e0c6dd71e1d42fc087c9d960521bbbff01169b876
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 05:45 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Apple App Store
Document: Apple Developer Agreement
Record ID: CA-P-053782
Captured: 2026-05-11 05:45:31 UTC
SHA-256: e6b0a134ff042c8f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/apple-app-store/apple-developer-agreement/provision/CA-P-053782/english-version-of-agreements-is-binding/
Accessed: July 12, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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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 300 platforms. See the full comparison.

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