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The updated guidelines do not directly affect end users of apps, but they establish new requirements for developers submitting apps to the App Store. Developers must now provide regulatory documentation for apps requiring approval, implement content moderation safeguards for user-generated content and AI content creation platforms, and ensure all app information and creative assets meet specific accuracy and appropriateness standards. Developers who fail to implement safeguards or remediate violations after notice may be considered in violation of the Developer Code of Conduct, potentially resulting in app removal or account termination.
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Your User Content must also conform to these Terms (including Section 5) and any community guidelines or comment policies posted on any forum, website, or service.
You agree that any User Content: will be accurate; will not violate or facilitate the violation of any law or regulation; will not violate any right of a third party, including copyright, trademark, privacy or publicity rights; will not cause injury to any person or entity; and will not contain, or ...
You agree that Your Content will not: be unlawful, harmful to adults or minors, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortious, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, profane, offensive, invasive of another's privacy, hateful...
"Creator apps must provide a way for users to identify content that exceeds the app's age rating, and use an age restriction mechanism based on verified or declared age to limit access by underage users.Excerpt from Apple's App Store Review Guidelines
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The clause states: “Creator apps must provide a way for users to identify content that exceeds the app's age rating, and use an age restriction mechanism based on verified or declared age to limit access by underage users.”
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