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page.title=Google Play Policies and Guidelines
page.metaDescription=Guidelines and tips for creating apps that comply with Google Play content and distribution policies.
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<p>
  Before publishing your apps on Google Play, take a few minutes to read and
  understand the content and distribution policies that apply to all apps
  in the store. These policies help to keep Android and Google Play an enjoyable
  and trusted platform for content consumers and developers alike.
</p>

<p>
  The documents below highlight important policy areas and provide tips to help
  you create policy-compliant apps. You'll also find examples and guidance on common
  policy questions that can help your app stay clear of practices that can result in
  low ratings or even suspensions from the store.
</p>

<p>
  For complete information about Google Play policies, please see the full
  <a href="http://play.google.com/about/developer-content-policy.html" target=
  "_policies">Developer Program Policies</a> and <a href=
  "http://play.google.com/about/developer-distribution-agreement.html" target=
  "_policies">Developer Distribution Agreement</a> documents.
</p>

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    <h4>
      Spam
    </h4>
    <p>
      Make sure that your app does not present content that is unwanted,
      deceptive, repetitive, or unrelated to the core function of the app.
    </p><a href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/policies/spam.html">Learn more &raquo;</a>
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    <h4>
      Intellectual Property
    </h4>
    <p>
      Tips and examples of how to use intelletual property (IP) properly,
      including when to ask permission to use someone else's copyright or
      trademark.
    </p><a href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/policies/ip.html">Learn more &raquo;</a>
  </div>
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    <h4>
      Ads
    </h4>
    <p>
      Make sure that the ads displayed in your app follow the Google Play Content
      Policy and meet the maturity rating that you have selected for your app.
    </p><a href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/policies/ads.html">Learn more &raquo;</a>
  </div>
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