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This provision establishes an operational framework that creates alternative pathways for app distribution and payment processing in EU jurisdictions, subject to DMA compliance requirements. The authorization requires developers to agree to additional terms governing the use of these alternative channels.
Interpretive note: The exact verbatim text of the EU alternative distribution provision was not fully recoverable from the truncated HTML document; the excerpt reflects the substance of Apple's published DMA implementation but should be verified against the current guidelines document.
End users in the EU gain access to iOS applications distributed through channels other than the official App Store and can engage with alternative payment methods within applications. The availability and terms governing these alternatives depend on developers' decisions to utilize these authorized distribution and payment options.
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"In the European Union, developers can distribute iOS apps outside of the App Store through alternative distribution. Developers can also use third-party payment processors in their apps. These options are available under the Digital Markets Act and require developers to agree to additional terms.— Excerpt from Apple's Apple App Store Review Guidelines
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This provision establishes an operational framework that creates alternative pathways for app distribution and payment processing in EU jurisdictions, subject to DMA compliance requirements. The authorization requires developers to agree to additional terms governing the use of these alternative channels.
End users in the EU gain access to iOS applications distributed through channels other than the official App Store and can engage with alternative payment methods within applications. The availability and terms governing these alternatives depend on developers' decisions to utilize these authorized distribution and payment options.
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