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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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The license granted to you for the App is a limited, non-transferable license to use the App on Mac product that you own or control and as permitted by the Usage Rules that are part of the terms of service in the Mac App Store.
You agree not to change or delete any copyright or proprietary notice related to materials downloaded from the Websites and/or Platforms.
"Make sure your app only includes content that you created or that you have a license to use.Excerpt from Apple's App Store Review Guidelines
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The clause states: “Make sure your app only includes content that you created or that you have a license to use.”
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