Apple's license agreement adds terms for Live Assistance, App Replacement and Group Purchases
The October 13 update also changes how customer tax information may be used.
Apple updated the Apple Developer Program License Agreement on October 13, 2026. The new terms cover the Live Assistance API (Section 3.3.8(j)), the App Replacement Entitlement (Section 3.3.8(k)), iOS app widgets on Apple HomeView and iOS apps for CarPlay on Apple HomeView (Sections 6.4, 6.4.1 and 6.4.2), multiple seats for a subscription through Group Purchases (Schedule 2), and subscriptions offered to Apple Business and Apple School Manager organizations through Volume Purchasing (Schedule 3).
Two changes concern tax. Apple will report legally required information such as tax, sales and contact details to tax authorities, and developers may use customer tax information Apple shares with them only for purposes mandated by law.
Section 3.2 also carries updated security and related requirements for using Apple's software and services. Apple's summary does not say what those requirements are, so read Section 3.2 itself before accepting the agreement. Translations will be available within one month.
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- Updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement now available Primary Apple Developer News
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