Re: EULA presentation requirements?
Re: EULA presentation requirements?
- Subject: Re: EULA presentation requirements?
- From: Fritz Anderson <email@hidden>
- Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 13:18:15 -0500
On 10 Feb 2014, at 10:25 PM, rick.langschultz <email@hidden> wrote:
> Doesn't [EULA] stand for end-user LICENSE agreement, aren't such licenses prohibited per the clear language in the agreement as outlined? My rule, if you have a question about it, don't.
I must not be clear on your meaning.
First, the review guidelines cited refer to the iOS Human Interface Guidelines, which relate to user experience, not the behavior or legal affairs of the app in general (those are covered by the review guidelines themselves and the terms-of-use for iTunes Connect). The HI guidelines certainly discourage (I’d forbid) withholding the value of your app by loading it up with advertising (splash screens), tap-through disclaimers, and EULA notices.
But developer-specific EULAs, as such, are certainly not forbidden; indeed, they are supported. The iTunes Connect registration process allows developers to substitute their own licenses for those in the iTunes Terms and Conditions, so long as they afford Apple no less protection than it demands for itself. Custom EULAs are displayed in the purchase process.
Maybe that’s what you meant to say.
I would not consider adopting a custom EULA without including it in the iTunes Connect registration — you’d likely be bound by the iTunes EULA rather than your own. You can have different ones for different jurisdictions, or forbid distribution in jurisdictions for which you can’t provide a EULA. (In other words, don’t indulge the hope that a German EULA will work in Saudi Arabia — look back in this thread.)
It’s also a good idea to have an “about” popover/view that presents the EULA for inspection (without forcing it onto the screen), or at least a prominent link to the current EULA (consult counsel on how to go about changing the license on existing purchasers).
— F
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