Developer Policy

Last updated: February 21, 2026

1. Developer Responsibilities

As a developer on World App Store, you are responsible for:

  • Ensuring your apps comply with all applicable laws
  • Providing accurate app information and descriptions
  • Maintaining your apps and fixing bugs promptly
  • Responding to user feedback and support requests
  • Keeping your account information up to date
  • Protecting user privacy and data

2. App Quality Standards

All apps must meet these quality standards:

  • Functionality: Apps must work as described without crashes
  • Performance: Apps should be optimized and responsive
  • Design: User interface should be intuitive and well-designed
  • Stability: Apps must be thoroughly tested before submission
  • Completeness: Apps must be fully functional, not beta versions

3. Content Guidelines

Apps must not contain:

  • Illegal, offensive, or inappropriate content
  • Hate speech, discrimination, or harassment
  • Violence, gore, or disturbing imagery
  • Adult or sexually explicit content
  • Misleading or deceptive information
  • Spam or excessive advertising
  • Malware, viruses, or harmful code

4. Security Requirements

Developers must:

  • Implement proper security measures
  • Protect user data with encryption
  • Use secure authentication methods
  • Regularly update dependencies and libraries
  • Fix security vulnerabilities promptly
  • Not collect unnecessary user data
  • Comply with data protection regulations

5. Update and Maintenance

Developers are expected to:

  • Provide regular updates to fix bugs
  • Add new features and improvements
  • Maintain compatibility with latest Android versions
  • Respond to crash reports and errors
  • Keep app information current
  • Remove deprecated or abandoned apps

6. User Data Handling

When handling user data:

  • Collect only necessary data
  • Clearly disclose data collection practices
  • Obtain user consent before collecting data
  • Store data securely
  • Allow users to delete their data
  • Do not sell or share user data without consent
  • Comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other regulations

7. Monetization Guidelines

For app monetization:

  • Ads: Use approved ad networks (Google AdSense or custom ads)
  • Transparency: Clearly indicate ads to users
  • User Experience: Don't overwhelm users with excessive ads
  • Ad Content: Ensure ads are appropriate and safe
  • Earnings: Track and report earnings accurately

8. Intellectual Property

Developers must:

  • Own or have rights to all app content
  • Not infringe on trademarks or copyrights
  • Not impersonate other apps or brands
  • Respect third-party licenses
  • Provide proper attribution when required
  • Respond to DMCA takedown notices

9. Prohibited Content

Apps must not:

  • Promote illegal activities
  • Facilitate gambling or betting
  • Contain pirated content
  • Enable hacking or unauthorized access
  • Promote dangerous activities
  • Contain misleading health claims
  • Facilitate fraud or scams

10. Review Process

App review process:

  • All apps undergo manual review
  • Review typically takes 24-48 hours
  • Apps may be approved, rejected, or require changes
  • Rejection reasons will be provided
  • Developers can resubmit after addressing issues
  • Updates also require review

11. Enforcement Actions

Violations may result in:

  • App rejection or removal
  • Account warning
  • Account suspension
  • Permanent account termination
  • Legal action for serious violations

12. Appeals Process

If your app is rejected:

  • Review the rejection reason carefully
  • Make necessary changes to comply
  • Resubmit your app for review
  • Contact support if you believe rejection was in error
  • Provide additional information if requested

13. Support and Communication

For developer support:

  • Email: support@worldapp.store
  • Support Tickets: Use the support system in your dashboard
  • Response Time: Payment approvals within 10-30 minutes, other queries within 24 hours

By publishing apps on World App Store, you agree to follow these developer policies. We reserve the right to update these policies at any time.