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      1 page.title=Google Play Policies and Guidelines
      2 page.metaDescription=Guidelines and tips for creating apps that comply with Google Play content and distribution policies.
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      5 <p>
      6   Before publishing your apps on Google Play, take a few minutes to read and
      7   understand the content and distribution policies that apply to all apps
      8   in the store. These policies help to keep Android and Google Play an enjoyable
      9   and trusted platform for content consumers and developers alike.
     10 </p>
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     12 <p>
     13   The documents below highlight important policy areas and provide tips to help
     14   you create policy-compliant apps. You'll also find examples and guidance on common
     15   policy questions that can help your app stay clear of practices that can result in
     16   low ratings or even suspensions from the store.
     17 </p>
     18 
     19 <p>
     20   For complete information about Google Play policies, please see the full
     21   <a href="http://play.google.com/about/developer-content-policy.html" target=
     22   "_policies">Developer Program Policies</a> and <a href=
     23   "http://play.google.com/about/developer-distribution-agreement.html" target=
     24   "_policies">Developer Distribution Agreement</a> documents.
     25 </p>
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     32     <h4>
     33       Spam
     34     </h4>
     35     <p>
     36       Make sure that your app does not present content that is unwanted,
     37       deceptive, repetitive, or unrelated to the core function of the app.
     38     </p><a href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/policies/spam.html">Learn more &raquo;</a>
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     41     <h4>
     42       Intellectual Property
     43     </h4>
     44     <p>
     45       Tips and examples of how to use intelletual property (IP) properly,
     46       including when to ask permission to use someone else's copyright or
     47       trademark.
     48     </p><a href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/policies/ip.html">Learn more &raquo;</a>
     49   </div>
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     51     <h4>
     52       Ads
     53     </h4>
     54     <p>
     55       Make sure that the ads displayed in your app follow the Google Play Content
     56       Policy and meet the maturity rating that you have selected for your app.
     57     </p><a href="{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/policies/ads.html">Learn more &raquo;</a>
     58   </div>
     59 </div>