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

Developer Program License governs free app distribution

Medium severity Explicit document language Common · 297 of 352 platforms
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

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 6356 other provisions on other platforms.

How other platforms handle this

Instacart Medium

If you are separately engaged as an Instacart independent contractor, your Independent Contractor Agreement—not these Terms—governs your relationship with Instacart in that capacity.

Tinder Medium

If you believe we have taken action against your content or account in a way that does not comply with these Terms, you have the right to bring a claim for breach of contract under UK law.

Perplexity AI Medium

These Terms and the licenses granted hereunder may be assigned by the Company but may not be assigned by you without the prior express written consent of the Company.

See all platforms with this clause type →
▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
"
Terms and conditions that govern membership in the Apple Developer Program and the distribution of free apps.

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-053789
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-053789
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-053789/developer-program-license-governs-free-app-distribution/
Accessed: Aug. 3, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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 Developer Program License governs free app distribution clause do?

The clause states: “Terms and conditions that govern membership in the Apple Developer Program and the distribution of free apps.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 297 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.