Has anyone had an app removed for this purpose? I recently had an
app, that's been in the market since 2011 (a live wallpaper that has
no ads, requires no permissions), removed and then my appeal was
denied with the below message. This was a free app, which also has a
paid version that has more features. The relevant part of the
agreement is quoted here:
4.5 Alternative Stores. You may not use the Store to distribute or
make available any Product which has a purpose that facilitates the
distribution of software applications and games for use on Android
devices outside of the Store.
So the app had the following things going on that _could_ somehow be
tangentially related -- 1) the app is available in the amazon store.
2) the app had links to other wallpapers that I have in the play
store, in the preferences. they would open in google play if
clicked.
I am extremely worried because I have other wallpapers that do the
same thing -- and I don't want this to get my entire account
suspended. My friend and I have created them to have some fun and
earn a little $ with his original artwork, and they provide a modest
revenue.
I don't want my main bread and butter apps to be threatened by my
entire account being suspended, but unfortunately the response to my
appeal has no information and now I am feeling the same anxiety other
people have expressed. Usually after people ask a bunch of questions
it's clear why people were suspended, but really this is making no
sense to me. Anyone else have the same thing happen?? Just posting
here to compare notes really, not sure what to do next.
Adam
See appeal response below:
Hi,
We have reviewed your appeal and will not be reinstating your app.
This decision is final and we will not be responding to any additional
emails regarding this removal.
If your account is still in good standing and the nature of your app
allows for republishing you may consider releasing a new, policy
compliant version of your app to Google Play under a new package name.
We are unable to comment further on the specific policy basis for this
removal or provide guidance on bringing future versions of your app
into policy compliance. Instead, please reference the REASON FOR
REMOVAL in the initial notification email from Google Play.
Please note that additional violations may result in a suspension of
your Google Play Developer account.
Regards,
The Google Play Team
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Adam Ratana
adam.rat...@gmail.com
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