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.