Is there a reason why Google would not respond on the specifics on why the app was banned? I have had experience with Google only referring to their Content Policy when one of my apps got removed. I know Google can't give legal advice but it would be extremely helpful if they stated exactly why the banned the app.
On Wednesday, May 16, 2012 12:44:08 PM UTC-5, MagouyaWare wrote: > > What do you guys thing? >> > For legal advice you should contact an attorney... > > Thanks, > Justin Anderson > MagouyaWare Developer > http://sites.google.com/site/magouyaware > > > On Wed, May 16, 2012 at 11:41 AM, Kristopher Micinski < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> If the gameplay is similar to the gameplay of the original game, just >> with your own graphics, then you might still be in trouble, though it >> would be less obvious (and perhaps take longer). But basically, it's >> obvious your game is pretty much a copycat of the original, so... >> there's not really much you can do. >> >> >> On Wed, May 16, 2012 at 11:10 AM, Troy Walker <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> > Well im almost certain it wasnt for the graphics or characters in the >> game. >> > I hired a graphics designer to completely create the graphics. Im almost >> > CERTAIN it was copyright issues with the title of the game. >> > I believe i should be fine, as long as i change the title. Im also >> thinking >> > about not publishing the app on the market again period. What do you >> guys >> > thing? Just to be safe..I really wanna place it on the market since i >> worked >> > hard on it. >> > >> > On Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:57:16 AM UTC-4, Daniel Drozdzewski wrote: >> >> >> >> Give it a try... Obviously I don't know, what in your game breached >> >> copyrights of the original. If it is just the title, then you should >> >> be OK (unless Google marks not only account but also you with a black >> >> mark). >> >> >> >> However if your game is about well Hungry Hippos and characters >> >> resemble the original or the story resembles the narrative of the >> >> game, I think it will be only matter of time, before the copyright >> >> holder will contact Google again. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On 16 May 2012 15:49, Troy Walker <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> > I am aware of this, and i believe its the reason i was banned. >> >> > I am wondering if i create a new account and rename my game >> COMPLETELY >> >> > and >> >> > change my developer name will i be fine, and not linking it to my >> banned >> >> > account. What do you guys think? >> >> > >> >> > Also its been about 2 months since ive been banned and still no reply >> >> > from >> >> > google. >> >> > >> >> > On Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:31:53 AM UTC-4, Daniel Drozdzewski >> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungry_Hungry_Hippos >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On 16 May 2012 15:27, Harri Smått <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> > >> >> >> > On May 16, 2012, at 5:14 PM, Troy Walker wrote: >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> Also, if i create another dev account, complete change the name >> of >> >> >> >> the >> >> >> >> app, and dont link it to my other banned account, do you guys >> think >> >> >> >> i will >> >> >> >> be fine? >> >> >> > >> >> >> > Based on your story, if it was for title only, I find it very >> weird >> >> >> > if >> >> >> > you weren't able to receive an answer from Google Play team asking >> >> >> > why your >> >> >> > account was suspended. If there was a trademark infringement , >> Google >> >> >> > Play >> >> >> > support pages state that "In appropriate circumstances, Google >> will >> >> >> > terminate repeat trademark infringers." >> >> >> > >> >> >> > So ummm.. If I were you I waited a few days and contacted Play >> >> >> > support >> >> >> > again if there wasn't any answer. >> >> >> > >> >> >> > -- >> >> >> > H >> >> >> > >> >> >> > -- >> >> >> > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> >> >> > Groups "Android Developers" group. >> >> >> > To post to this group, send email to >> >> >> > [email protected] >> >> >> > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> >> >> > [email protected] >> >> >> > For more options, visit this group at >> >> >> > http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> >> Daniel Drozdzewski >> >> > >> >> > -- >> >> > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> >> > Groups "Android Developers" group. >> >> > To post to this group, send email to >> [email protected] >> >> > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> >> > [email protected] >> >> > For more options, visit this group at >> >> > http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Daniel Drozdzewski >> > >> > -- >> > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> > Groups "Android Developers" group. >> > To post to this group, send email to >> [email protected] >> > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> > [email protected] >> > For more options, visit this group at >> > http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> Groups "Android Developers" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected] >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en >> > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. 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