Apple has recently revised its Developer Program License Agreement, adding new clauses and Japan-specific provisions due to alterations in the App Store. These modifications were elaborated in a post on Apple’s Developer blog, underscoring the importance for developers to examine and consent to the updated terms.
### New Terms, Requirements, and More
The amendments cover various segments of the agreement, designed to facilitate new features and clarify ongoing policies. Major updates consist of:
– **Section 3.3.3(A)**: Updated conditions related to recordings and privacy.
– **Section 3.3.3(J)**: Guidelines for launching voice-driven conversational applications through the iPhone’s side button.
– **Definitions, Section 3.3.3(P)**: Conditions for employing the Declared Age Range API and Significant App Topic Update API.
– **Definitions, Section 3.3.8(J)**: Stipulations concerning the Wi-Fi Infrastructure Framework.
– **Attachment 12**: Conditions for iOS applications in Japan, focusing on alternative distribution, payments, and promotions.
– **Schedules 2 and 3, Section 3.4**: Entitlements for offsetting sums owed to Apple.
– **Schedules 2 and 3, Section 5.4**: Explanations regarding consumer protection mandates.
Among these changes, Section 3.3.3(J) is particularly notable, especially subclause (iv), which requires that voice-driven conversational apps must initiate a voice experience when the side button is activated and respond suitably to user inputs.
Initially, Apple suggested that this feature would be limited to Japan. Nevertheless, the revised agreement does not confine it to that region, indicating the possibility of future expansions.
For developers, it is essential to become acquainted with these modifications to ensure adherence and take advantage of new prospects within the Apple ecosystem. To access the comprehensive updated Developer Program License Agreement, visit [Apple’s official page](https://developer.apple.com/support/terms/apple-developer-program-license-agreement/).
