Android Market Business and Program Policies
1. Introduction
Android Market (“Market”) is owned and operated by Google Inc. Your use of Android Market is subject to your agreement to the policies set forth below, which may be updated from time to time.
2. Android Market Business Policies
Returns: You have 24 hours from the time of purchase (not download) to return any applications purchased from Android Market for a full refund of any applicable fees. You may only return a given application one time; if you subsequently purchase the same application again, you may not return it a second time. Where the option to return an application is available, it will be made available to you through the Android Market user interface. You may not return any Products other than applications.
Upgrades: Android Market does not provide upgrade functionality for any Products. If a Product offers free or paid upgrades, those upgrades must be obtained directly from the Developer responsible for the Product.
Reinstalls: You are allowed an unlimited number of reinstalls of each application obtained via the Market.
Product Removals: From time to time, Google may discover a Product on the Market that violates the Android Market Developer Distribution Agreement or other legal agreements, laws, regulations or policies. In such an instance, Google retains the right to remotely remove those applications from your Device at its sole discretion. If that occurs Google will make reasonable efforts to recover the purchase price of the Product, if any, from the originating Developer on your behalf. If Google is unable to recover the full amount of the purchase price, it will divide any recovered amounts between the affected users on a pro rata basis.
Chargeback and Billing Disputes: Google is not responsible for billing disputes arising from purchases on Android Market. All billing issues should be directed to the Developer in question, the payment processor, or your credit card company as appropriate.
Customer Support: Support for the use and operation of the Market (including how to find, purchase, download, return and remove Products) is provided by Google in the user interface of the Market application. Google does not provide customer support for Products distributed by Developers on Android Market. Each Developer is responsible for determining the level of customer support they provide and you should contact them directly.
3. Android Market Program Policies
The Android Market program policies play an important role in maintaining a positive experience for Android Market merchants and users. These policies also help us curb abuses that threaten our ability to provide this service. We ask that everyone abide by these standards so that we can all enjoy Android Market. Violation of these policies may result in the denial of Android Market access or deletion of your Google Account. These policies may change at any time, so please check back here from time to time.
Nudity and Sexually Explicit Material
We don't allow content that contains nudity, graphic sex acts, or sexually explicit material. We also don't allow content that drives traffic to commercial pornography sites.Google has a zero-tolerance policy against child pornography. If we become aware of content with child pornography, we will report it to the appropriate authorities and delete the Google Accounts of those involved with the distribution.
Violent or Bullying Behavior
Android Market should not contain materials that threaten, harass or bully other users.Hate Speech
We don't allow the promotion of hatred toward groups of people based on their race or ethnic origin, religion, disability, gender, age, veteran status, or sexual orientation/gender identity.Age
Only users 13 years of age or older are permitted to use Android Market, and users under 18 must have their parent or legal guardian's permission to use Android Market. If we become aware that a user is under 13, we will delete his/her account.Impersonation
We don't allow impersonation of others or other behavior that is misleading or intended to be misleading.Private & Confidential Information
Don't publish other people's private and confidential information, such as credit card numbers, Social Security Numbers, driver's and other license numbers, or any other information that is not publicly accessible. To protect your own privacy and your confidential information, be careful not to share any private or confidential information with others.Copyright
We will respond to clear notices of alleged copyright infringement. For more information or to file a DMCA request, please visit our copyright procedures at http://www.google.com/dmca.html.Illegal Activities
Android Market should not be used for unlawful purposes or for promotion of dangerous and illegal activities. If found engaging in such activity, we may deny access to Android Market, terminate your account, notify law enforcement authorities, or take other appropriate action.Malicious Products
Don't transmit viruses, worms, defects, Trojan horses, malware, or any other items of a destructive nature. We don't allow content that harms or interferes with the operation of the networks, servers, or other infrastructure of Google, carriers, or any third-parties. Spam, malicious scripts and password phishing scams are also prohibited on Android Market.Prohibited Products
We don't allow products or services that violate Carrier Term of Service for allowed usage.Reporting Abuse
If you believe that someone is violating these program policies, select the "Flag content" option under the Global Menu Functions within Android Market.If you submit a content "Flag", we will review your report and take action if appropriate. Not all reports result in removal. We understand that sometimes people can do harm without meaning to, so we consider these cases carefully.