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Google Play Developer API Terms of Service

Last modified: March 15, 2022 (see previous version)

By using this API, you consent to be bound by these terms in addition to the Google APIs Terms of Service ("API ToS").

Additional Prohibitions

In addition to Section 4 (Prohibitions) of the API ToS, the following terms apply:

• Publishing API: You will only use the Publishing API for your own activities related to your distribution of products under the Google Play Developer Distribution Agreement. You will not utilize a third party's Developer Account to access the Publishing API, use the Publishing API to publish apps on behalf of a third party through a developer tool or service, or share your own Developer Account to allow a third party to access the Publishing API on your behalf. A violation of this provision may result in suspension, termination of access to the Publishing API, your Developer Account, and/or suspension or termination of third-party apps created, uploaded, published, distributed or updated in violation of this provision.
• voidedPurchases API: You will only use the voidedPurchases API and any data obtained to revoke access to voided purchases (refunded by Google or charged back by the issuer) and to mitigate fraud. The data shared via the voidedPurchases API is considered Google confidential information under the API TOS and may not be disclosed except as expressly permitted. In addition, any user data obtained through the voidedPurchases API is governed by theGoogle Controller-Controller Data Protection Terms. A violation of this provision may result in suspension or termination of access to the voidedPurchases API or your Developer Account.
• Play Developer Reporting API: You will only use the Play Developer Reporting API for your own activities related to your distribution of products under the Google Play Developer Distribution Agreement. You will not utilize a third party's Developer Account to access the Play Developer Reporting API, or use the Play Developer Reporting API to access information about apps other than your products. You will not use the Play Developer Reporting API to reidentify users. A violation of this provision may result in suspension, termination of access to the Play Developer Reporting API, your Developer Account, and/or suspension or termination of third-party apps created, uploaded, published, distributed or updated in violation of this provision.

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Last updated 2022-03-15 UTC.