Summary of Changes:
Main changes implemented on September 25, 2014
Update to requirements regarding the level of support that developers must provide to their users, including a minimum defined service level and requirements for accurate contact information (section 3.6).
New language introduced to support the distribution of apps and games from the Google entity most appropriate to the user’s location, and to comply with changes to international tax regulations (section 3). Please see this page for details.
We’ve updated Section 4.5 to provide additional clarity around the distribution of third-party apps on Google Play to maintain a secure ecosystem.
Expansion of the marketing opportunities developers have available when Google promotes their apps (developers may manage this setting via controls in the developer console). See sections 5.1 and 6.2.
We've added language supporting the removal of installed apps from devices where the apps could pose serious harm or an identified security risk to devices or data. (Section 7.2).
The agreement amendment procedure has been updated to be less disruptive to developers and consistent with industry standards, allowing us to bring new product features to users and developers more quickly. (Section 14).