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Google Play Policy updates
Hello Google Play Developer,
We're writing to let you know about a recent update to our Developer Policy
Center. We make updates from time to time as part of a continuous effort to
make Google Play a positive experience for both developers and consumers.
This email is to inform you of recent changes we've made to our policies,
which are highlighted below.
We've clarified a few of our Restricted Content policies (Child
Endangerment, Hate Speech, Violence, User Generated Content) to help ensure
a safe user experience.
We've introduced a new policy that prohibits Binary Options trading apps.
We've shared new requirements for Daily Fantasy Sports apps.
We've introduced new guidelines on Dishonest Behavior in our Deceptive
Behavior policy section.
We've clarified our standards on Malicious Behavior with some new examples.
We've clarified our high-level policy on App Metadata.
We've updated our eligibility criteria and common violations for Designed
for Families program to clarify our position on user-generated content
(UGC) apps and other inappropriate content.
Any new apps or app updates published after this notification will
immediately be subject to the latest version of the Developer Program
Policies.
We encourage you to review these policy updates carefully in case any of
your apps are impacted. If you find any existing apps in your catalog that
don't comply, please fix the app and submit it again, or unpublish the app
within 30 days of receiving this email.
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