| 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> |
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| <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> |
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| <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. |
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| Spam |
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| <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 »</a> |
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| Intellectual Property |
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| <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 »</a> |
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| <h4> |
| Ads |
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| <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 »</a> |
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