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Terms of Service
Terms of Service
Effective Date: April 26, 2020
Effective Date: June 22, 2021
THESE TERMS OF SERVICE (“TERMS OF SERVICE” OR “AGREEMENT”) CONSTITUTE A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ENTITY EXECUTING THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, AS IDENTIFIED IN THE LEGAL ENTITY NAME FIELD IN YOUR ACCOUNT, OR AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE, INCLUDING EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, ASSIGNS, NOMINEES, CONSULTANTS AND CONTRACTORS (INDIVIDUALLY OR COLLECTIVELY A “CONTENT PROVIDER” OR “YOU”), AND APPLE, GOVERNING THE USE OF APPLE SEARCH ADS AND RELATED ADVERTISING PROGRAMS, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES OFFERED PURSUANT TO THESE TERMS OF SERVICE (THE “SERVICES”).
THESE TERMS OF SERVICE (“TERMS OF SERVICE” OR “AGREEMENT”) CONSTITUTE A LEGAL AGREEMENT AND ARE ENTERED INTO BETWEEN APPLE AND THE ENTITY AGREEING TO THESE TERMS OF SERVICE OR ITS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE, INCLUDING EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, ASSIGNS, NOMINEES, CONSULTANTS, AND CONTRACTORS (INDIVIDUALLY OR COLLECTIVELY A “CONTENT PROVIDER” OR “YOU”), GOVERNING ACCESS TO OR THE USE OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY APPLE (I) ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCOUNT CREATED, ACCESSED, OR USED BY YOU IN CONNECTION WITH THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, OR (II) ANY OTHER SERVICES, PROGRAMS, OR PRODUCTS THAT INCORPORATE BY REFERENCE THESE TERMS OF SERVICE (THE “SERVICES”).


“Apple” shall mean any or all the following depending on the location where Your Ad Content is served using the Services: Apple Inc., located at One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, California 95014 for Ad Content served in North, Central and South America (excluding Canada and its territories and possessions), including United States territories and possessions, and French and British possessions in North America, South America, and the Caribbean; Apple Canada Inc., located at 120 Bremner Blvd., Suite 1600, Toronto ON M5J 0A8, Canada for Ad Content served in Canada or its territories and possessions; iTunes K.K., located at Roppongi Hills, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-Ku, Tokyo 106-6140, Japan for Ad Content served in Japan; Apple Pty Limited, located at Level 3, 20 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia for Ad Content served in Australia, New Zealand, including island possessions, territories, and affiliated jurisdictions; Apple Distribution International Ltd. (“ADI”), located at Hollyhill Industrial Estate, Hollyhill, Cork, Republic of Ireland for Ad Content served in all other locations.
Unless otherwise specified herein, “Apple” shall mean any or all the following depending on the location where Your Ad Content is served using the Services: Apple Inc., located at One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, California 95014 for Ad Content served in North, Central and South America (excluding Canada and its territories and possessions), including United States territories and possessions, and French and British possessions in North America, South America, and the Caribbean; Apple Canada Inc., located at 120 Bremner Blvd., Suite 1600, Toronto ON M5J 0A8, Canada for Ad Content served in Canada or its territories and possessions; iTunes K.K., located at Roppongi Hills, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-Ku, Tokyo 106-6140, Japan for Ad Content served in Japan; Apple Pty Limited, located at Level 3, 20 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia for Ad Content served in Australia, New Zealand, including island possessions, territories, and affiliated jurisdictions; Apple Distribution International Ltd. (“ADI”), located at Hollyhill Industrial Estate, Hollyhill, Cork, Republic of Ireland for Ad Content served in all other locations.


You certify to Apple and agree that You or Your representative or agent entering into these Terms of Service is of the legal age of majority in the jurisdiction(s) in which You reside (at least 18 years of age in many countries) and have the right and authority to enter into these Terms of Service on Your own behalf, and that if Your representative or agent is entering into these Terms of Service on behalf of You as a company, organization, educational institution, or agency, instrumentality, or department of the government, that such representative or agent has the right and authority to legally bind You to all the terms and obligations of these Terms of Service.
You certify to Apple and agree that You or Your representative or agent entering into these Terms of Service is of the legal age of majority in the jurisdiction(s) in which You reside (at least 18 years of age in many countries) and have the right and authority to enter into these Terms of Service on Your own behalf, and that if Your representative or agent is entering into these Terms of Service on behalf of You as a company, organization, educational institution, or agency, instrumentality, or department of the government, that such representative or agent has the right and authority to legally bind You to all the terms and obligations of these Terms of Service.


You agree to accept and abide by these Terms of Service as presented; changes, additions, or deletions are not agreed to by Apple, and Apple may deny access to the Services for noncompliance with any part of these Terms of Service or for any other reason at Apple’s sole discretion.
You agree to accept and abide by these Terms of Service as presented; changes, additions, or deletions are not agreed to by Apple, and Apple may deny access to the Services for noncompliance with any part of these Terms of Service or for any other reason at Apple’s sole discretion.


THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE THE ORIGINAL, GOVERNING INSTRUMENT AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE PARTIES. IF THIS AGREEMENT IS MADE AVAILABLE BY APPLE IN ANY LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH, THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION SHALL GOVERN AND CONTROL IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICT WITH ANY TRANSLATION INTO ANY OTHER LANGUAGE.

In consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual promises and covenants set forth herein, You and Apple (collectively, the “Parties”) agree as follows:
In consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual promises and covenants set forth herein, You and Apple (collectively, the “Parties”) agree as follows:


1. Access. Access to the Services is made available, at Apple’s sole discretion, only to a Content Provider that has one or more valid agreements with Apple or Apple affiliates relating to a Content Provider whose materials are offered on Apple software applications (e.g., App Store) or other persons or entities as determined by Apple in its sole discretion.
1. Access. Access to the Services is made available, at Apple’s sole discretion, only to a Content Provider that has one or more valid agreements with Apple or Apple affiliates relating to a Content Provider whose materials are offered on Apple software applications (e.g., App Store) or other persons or entities as determined by Apple in its sole discretion.


2. System Requirements. Use of the Services requires compatible hardware, internet and/or mobile access, certain software, and may require obtaining updates or upgrades from time to time. Fees may apply to Content Provider’s system requirements. Because use of the Services involves hardware, software, and internet and/or mobile access, Your ability to use the Services may be affected by the performance of these factors. High-speed internet and/or mobile access is strongly recommended. You acknowledge and agree that such system requirements, which may be changed from time to time, are Your responsibility. You further acknowledge and agree that the Services constitute commercial services for commercial use.
2. System Requirements. Use of the Services requires compatible hardware, internet and/or mobile access, certain software, and may require obtaining updates or upgrades from time to time. Fees may apply to Content Provider’s system requirements. Because use of the Services involves hardware, software, and internet and/or mobile access, Your ability to use the Services may be affected by the performance of these factors. High-speed internet and/or mobile access is strongly recommended. You acknowledge and agree that such system requirements, which may be changed from time to time, are Your responsibility. You further acknowledge and agree that the Services constitute commercial services for commercial use.


3. Other Agreements. Any other agreements in effect between Apple and You (collectively, the “Other Agreements”) are separate from these Terms of Service. Except as otherwise specified in writing herein or in the Other Agreements, these Terms of Service will in no event be deemed to be the terms of the Other Agreements and vice versa. No breach of these Terms of Service will constitute a breach of the Other Agreements and vice versa. You acknowledge and agree that the performance of Your obligations under these Terms of Service shall not be conditioned on Apple entering into any further agreements or providing any additional representations or warranties relating to the Services.
3. Other Agreements. Any other agreements in effect between Apple and You (collectively, the “Other Agreements”) are separate from these Terms of Service. Except as otherwise specified in writing herein or in the Other Agreements, these Terms of Service will in no event be deemed to be the terms of the Other Agreements and vice versa. No breach of these Terms of Service will constitute a breach of the Other Agreements and vice versa. You acknowledge and agree that the performance of Your obligations under these Terms of Service shall not be conditioned on Apple entering into any further agreements or providing any additional representations or warranties relating to the Services.


4. Your Information. You agree to provide accurate, current and complete information required to register with Apple for the Services and at other points as may be required in the course of using the Services (“Business User Data”), including, but not limited to, company name, physical address, corporate payment information, relevant tax information (including any tax registration number or certificate, etc.), or other information as requested. You acknowledge and agree that Your use of the Services will require Apple to send email communications to You at the email address that You provide upon registration. You agree that Apple may send to You, whether by email or otherwise, communications, including but not limited to notifications and invoices (or other materials relating billing), in the English language. You hereby confirm Your ability to read and comprehend communications in the English language or Your practicable ability to have communications in the English language translated to a language of Your preference or as mandated by the jurisdiction(s) to which You are subject, at no cost to Apple. You hereby confirm that any Business User Data You already have provided to Apple (including, without limitation, in the App Store application process or through prior use of Search Ads) has been accurate, current and complete. You further agree to maintain and update Your Business User Data as required to keep it accurate, current, and complete. You understand and acknowledge that failure to provide, update, and maintain accurate, current, and complete information pursuant to these Terms of Service may lead to suspension or termination of Your access to or use of the Services at any time.
4. Your Information. You agree to provide accurate, current and complete information required to register with Apple for the Services and at other points as may be required in the course of using the Services (“Business User Data”), including, but not limited to, company name, physical address, corporate payment information, relevant tax information (including any tax registration number or certificate, etc.), or other information as requested. You acknowledge and agree that Your use of the Services will require Apple to send email communications to You at the email address that You provide upon registration. You agree that Apple may send to You, whether by email or otherwise, communications, including but not limited to notifications and invoices (or other materials relating billing), in the English language. You hereby confirm Your ability to read and comprehend communications in the English language or Your practicable ability to have communications in the English language translated to a language of Your preference or as mandated by the jurisdiction(s) to which You are subject, at no cost to Apple. You hereby confirm that any Business User Data You already have provided to Apple (including, without limitation, in the App Store application process or through prior use of the Services) has been accurate, current and complete. You further agree to maintain and update Your Business User Data as required to keep it accurate, current, and complete. You understand and acknowledge that failure to provide, update, and maintain accurate, current, and complete information pursuant to these Terms of Service may lead to suspension or termination of Your access to or use of the Services at any time. You acknowledge and agree that Apple may retain in its records Your Business User Data and information relating to Your Business User Data, Your Account, and Your use of the Services as may be required by the laws and regulations of the jurisdiction(s) in which You reside or are located or to which You are subject and of each jurisdiction in which Your Campaigns or Ad Content are displayed, in accordance with Apple’s Privacy Policy, available at apple.com/privacy, and that such retention may persist beyond Your cessation of use of the Services.


5. Account and Password. As a registered user of the Services, You must establish an account to use the Services (“Account”). You are solely responsible for Your Account, including maintaining the confidentiality and security of Your Account. You may not reveal Your Account information to anyone else, allow anyone to use Your Account, or use anyone else’s Account without authorization. You are entirely responsible for all activities that occur on or through Your Account, and You agree to immediately notify Apple of any unauthorized use of Your Account or any other breach of security. Apple shall not be responsible for any losses arising out of the unauthorized or other improper use of Your Account by You.
5. Account and Password. As a registered user of the Services, You must establish an account to use the Services (“Account”). You are solely responsible for Your Account, including maintaining the confidentiality and security of Your Account. You may not reveal Your Account information to anyone else, allow anyone to use Your Account, or use anyone else’s Account without authorization. You are entirely responsible for all activities that occur on or through Your Account, and You agree to immediately notify Apple of any unauthorized use of Your Account or any other breach of security. Apple shall not be responsible for any losses arising out of the unauthorized or other improper use of Your Account by You.


6. Advertising Services.
6. Advertising Services.


a. Overview. Upon acceptance of these Terms of Service, You may use the Services to set up, manage and pay Apple for advertising campaigns (“Campaigns”) in which Apple will deliver advertising content (“Ad Content”) to users of Apple software applications and Apple devices (the “Properties”).
a. Overview. Upon acceptance of these Terms of Service, You may use the Services to set up, manage and pay Apple for advertising campaigns (“Campaigns”) in which Apple will deliver advertising content (“Ad Content”) to users of Apple software applications and Apple devices (the “Properties”).


b. Targeting. You understand and agree that Ad Content may be delivered to all Properties authorized by Apple to display Ad Content, subject to Your selection, if applicable, of (I) ad creative, (II) ad trafficking and/or targeting decisions (e.g., keywords, bids, segments), (III) Properties, (IV) properties to which the Ad Content may direct viewers (e.g., app downloads, URLs, landing pages), and (V) the related URLs and redirects and the services and products advertised on such URLs and redirects (collectively, “Targeting”). Apple and its affiliates may make available to You certain optional features related to Targeting, such as suggestions or recommendations relating to keywords or auction bids, intended to assist You with the selection and generation of Targeting. You understand and agree that You are not required to implement, use, authorize use of, or rely upon these optional Targeting features and, as applicable, may opt-in or opt-out of usage of these features. You further understand and agree that if You decide to implement, use, authorize use of, or rely upon any Targeting, including any optional Targeting features, then You will remain solely responsible for that Targeting. Apple shall not bear any responsibility or liability for Your Targeting or Your decisions relating to Targeting. You represent and warrant that You shall implement all Targeting in compliance with all applicable legal requirements. Targeting services and features are provided and may be modified, suspended, or terminated at Apple’s sole discretion. Subject to the foregoing, You authorize Apple to implement all Targeting deliveries and features You select or use.
b. Targeting. You understand and agree that Apple may offer You the ability to select, implement, or use features or functionalities of the Services to assist You in optimizing or targeting the delivery of Your Ad Content, including but not limited to: (I) ad creative, (II) ad trafficking and/or targeting decisions, including keyword selection, bids, and segments, (III) Properties, (IV) properties to which the Ad Content may direct viewers (e.g., app downloads, URLs, landing pages), and (V) the related URLs and redirects and the services and products advertised on such URLs and redirects (collectively, “Targeting”). Apple and its affiliates may make available to You certain optional features related to Targeting, such as suggestions or recommendations relating to keywords or auction bids, intended to assist You with the selection and generation of Targeting. You understand and agree that You are not required to implement, use, authorize the use of, or rely upon any Targeting features and, as applicable, may opt-in or opt-out of usage of these features. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT YOUR IMPLEMENTATION, USE, AUTHORIZATION OF, RELIANCE UPON, AND DECISIONS RELATING TO ANY TARGETING, INCLUDING ANY OPTIONAL TARGETING FEATURES, WHETHER OR NOT IMPLEMENTED USING FEATURES OR FUNCTIONALITIES OF THE SERVICES, SHALL BE YOUR SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHICH YOU SHALL BE SOLELY LIABLE, AND YOU SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE LEGAL AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING THOSE OF THE JURISDICTION(S) IN WHICH YOU RESIDE OR ARE LOCATED OR TO WHICH YOU ARE SUBJECT AND THOSE OF EACH JURISDICTION IN WHICH YOUR CAMPAIGNS OR AD CONTENT ARE DISPLAYED. You further understand and agree that Targeting services and features and any aspect thereof are provided, and may be modified, suspended, or terminated, at Apple’s sole discretion. Subject to the foregoing, You authorize Apple to implement all Targeting You select, implement, or use.


c. Beta, Ad Experiments, Promotions. You acknowledge and agree that Apple or its affiliates may participate in or implement beta, ad experiments, or promotional program features as part of the Services, which, unless otherwise agreed, shall be governed by these Terms of Service. You agree to not disclose any non-public information regarding such programs, products, or features, including their existence.
c. Beta, Ad Experiments, Promotions. You acknowledge and agree that Apple or its affiliates may participate in or implement beta, ad experiments, or promotional program features as part of the Services, which, unless otherwise agreed, shall be governed by these Terms of Service. You agree to not disclose any non-public information regarding such programs, products, or features, including their existence.


d. Advertiser Data. Some features of the Services may allow You to provide information about Your customers, products, and services to Apple (“Advertiser Data”) in order to use Targeting. If such features are made available to You and You elect to use them, You acknowledge and agree that Apple may use Your Advertiser Data for the sole purpose of fulfilling Your Targeting. You further acknowledge and agree that You are solely responsible for the security and confidentiality of Your Advertiser Data (subject to the Apple Warranty herein), You have the necessary permissions and consents (as needed) to use and provide Your Advertiser Data, You undertake that You will only use the Advertiser Data via the Services where you have lawful, permitted purposes, and You will remove the Advertiser Data from all Apple properties used by You in connection with the Services if You no longer intend to use such data in connection with the Services.
d. Advertiser Data. To the extent any features or functionalities of the Services allow You to provide information about Your customers, products, and services to Apple (“Advertiser Data”) in order to use Targeting, and You elect to use them, You acknowledge and agree that Apple may use Your Advertiser Data for the sole purpose of fulfilling Your Targeting. You further acknowledge and agree that You are solely responsible for the security and confidentiality of Your Advertiser Data (subject to the Apple Warranty in Section 6(h) herein), You have the necessary permissions and consents (as needed) to use and provide Your Advertiser Data, You undertake that You will only use the Advertiser Data via the Services where you have lawful, permitted purposes, and You will remove the Advertiser Data from all Apple properties used by You in connection with the Services if You no longer intend to use such data in connection with the Services.


e. Right to Reject Ad Content. Apple reserves the right to: (I) reject or cancel any Ad Content, Campaign or Targeting at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to belief by Apple that placement of Ad Content may subject Apple to criminal or civil liability, may contravene the Terms of Service, may contravene Apple’s policies, or may be adverse to Apple’s business interests; and (II) reasonably mark or designate the Ad Content as advertising or promotional material consistent with applicable laws, regulations, or industry practices. You also understand and agree that some Ad Content, Content Providers or materials owned by the Content Provider, or advertiser products and/or services may not be eligible for promotion using the Services. The fact that Apple has not rejected any Ad Content shall not in any way waive, reduce, limit, or otherwise affect Your responsibilities and obligations under these Terms of Service.
e. Right to Reject Ad Content. Apple reserves the right to: (I) reject, remove, or cancel any Ad Content, Campaign or Targeting at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to belief by Apple that placement of Ad Content may subject Apple to criminal or civil liability, may contravene the Terms of Service, may contravene Apple’s policies, or may be adverse to Apple’s business interests; and (II) reasonably mark or designate the Ad Content as advertising or promotional material consistent with applicable laws, regulations, or industry practices. You also understand and agree that some Ad Content, Content Providers or materials owned by the Content Provider, or advertiser products and/or services may not be eligible for promotion using the Services. The fact that Apple has not rejected, removed, or cancelled any Ad Content shall not in any way waive, reduce, limit, or otherwise affect Your responsibilities and obligations under these Terms of Service.


f. Limited License to Ad Content. You hereby grant to Apple a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, fully paid license to store, use, reproduce, and display the Ad Content (which shall be deemed to include all content, including text, audio, video, images, deliverables, digital files, web pages, trademarks, brand features, or any other intellectual property contained therein or accessible therefrom) for purposes of delivering the Services and as expressly permitted hereunder.
f. Limited License to Ad Content. You hereby grant to Apple a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, fully paid license to store, use, reproduce, and display the Ad Content (which shall be deemed to include all content, including text, audio, video, images, deliverables, digital files, web pages, trademarks, brand features, or any other intellectual property contained therein or accessible therefrom) for purposes of delivering the Services and as expressly permitted hereunder.


g. Content Provider Warranty. You represent and warrant that: (I) You have full power to enter into and carry out Your obligations under these Terms of Service, and upon Apple’s request, You shall immediately demonstrate such power and/or authorization to Apple’s satisfaction, and understand and acknowledge that Your failure to do so will be deemed a material breach of these Terms of Service; (II) Your acts and practices in accessing or using the Services shall comply with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements of the jurisdiction(s) in which You reside or are located or to which You are subject, and of each jurisdiction in which Your Campaigns or Ad Content are displayed; (III) as between You and Apple, You are solely responsible and liable for Your Ad Content and Advertiser Data; (IV) You hold the necessary rights, authorizations, and consents to permit all uses of the Ad Content, including by Apple, specified hereunder; (V) You hold all necessary rights, permissions, and consents to use the Advertiser Data and to permit all uses of the Advertiser Data by Apple as part of the Services and have bound to these Terms of Service third parties, if any, for which You advertise in connection with these Terms of Service; (VI) You have complied with all applicable laws, regulations, and applicable guidelines in connection with the collection and use (including transfer) of the Advertiser Data; (VII) You will remove any Advertiser Data if and to the extent You no longer have all necessary rights, permissions, or consents to use such data; (VIII) You shall not, and shall not authorize any party to, generate automated, fraudulent or otherwise invalid clicks, impressions or other actions; (IX) You will not knowingly breach or circumvent any program security measure; (X) Your Ad Content shall fully comply with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements of each jurisdiction in which it is displayed through Your use of the Services, including but not limited to Your possession of all applicable licenses, registrations, or other forms of permission or consent to advertise, market, sell, or distribute the subject matter of the Ad Content in each such jurisdiction; (XI) none of the Advertiser Data or Ad Content or the use thereof will: (A) infringe on any third party’s copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret or any other intellectual property or proprietary rights; (B) violate any law, statute, ordinance or regulation, including, without limitation, the laws and regulations governing export control; (C) be defamatory or trade libelous; (D) be pornographic or obscene; or (E) contain malware, spyware, viruses, Trojan horses, worms, time bombs, ransomware or other similar harmful or deleterious programming routines; and (XII) You have obtained all applicable approvals, licenses and permits required for the Ad Content and advertiser products and/or services and shall be responsible for maintaining such approvals, licenses and permits in full force and effect during the term of these Terms of Service.
g. Content Provider Representations, Warranties, and Covenants. You represent, warrant, and agree that: (I) You have full power to enter into and carry out Your obligations under these Terms of Service, and upon Apple’s request, You can and shall immediately demonstrate such power and/or authorization to Apple’s satisfaction, and understand and acknowledge that Your failure to do so will be deemed a material breach of these Terms of Service; (II) Your acts and practices in accessing or using the Services, Your Ad Content, and Advertiser Data, are and shall remain in full compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including those of the jurisdiction(s) in which You reside or are located or to which You are subject, and those of each jurisdiction in which Your Campaigns or Ad Content are displayed; (III) AS BETWEEN YOU AND APPLE, YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE AND LIABLE FOR YOUR AD CONTENT, ADVERTISER DATA, AND TARGETING; (IV) You hold the necessary rights, authorizations, permissions, and consents to permit all uses of the Ad Content and Advertiser Data in connection with the Services and to permit all uses of Ad Content and Advertiser Data by Apple as part of providing the Services; (V) You can and shall remove any Ad Content or Advertiser Data if and to the extent You no longer have all necessary rights, authorizations, permissions, or consents to use such Ad Content or Advertiser Data; (VI) You shall not, and shall not authorize any party to, generate automated, fraudulent or otherwise invalid clicks, impressions or other actions; (VII) You will not knowingly breach or circumvent any program security measure; (VIII) YOUR SELECTIONS AND DECISIONS RELATING TO TARGETING SHALL FULLY COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE LEGAL AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING ANY REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS RELATING TO THE SELECTION, IMPLEMENTATION, OR USE OF KEYWORDS OF THE JURISDICTION(S) IN WHICH YOU RESIDE OR ARE LOCATED OR TO WHICH YOU ARE SUBJECT, AND OF EACH JURISDICTION IN WHICH YOUR CAMPAIGNS OR AD CONTENT ARE DISPLAYED; (IX) none of the Advertiser Data or Ad Content or the use thereof does or will: (A) infringe on any third party’s copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret or any other intellectual property or proprietary rights; (B) violate any law, statute, ordinance or regulation, including, without limitation, the laws and regulations governing export control; (C) be defamatory or trade libelous; (D) be pornographic or obscene; or (E) contain malware, spyware, viruses, Trojan horses, worms, time bombs, ransomware or other similar harmful or deleterious programming routines; (X) You have obtained all applicable approvals, licenses and permits required for the Ad Content and advertiser products and/or services and shall be responsible for maintaining such approvals, licenses and permits in full force and effect during the term of these Terms of Service; and (XI) if You use or implement the Services on behalf of a third party (for example, as an agent or vendor), You are and shall be lawfully authorized to act on behalf of each such third party in that capacity, You will have bound each such third party to these Terms of Service, and if for any reason You have not bound any such third party to these Terms of Service, You will be liable for performing any obligation each such third party would have had under these Terms of Service.


h. Apple Warranty. Apple represents and warrants that: (I) it has full power to enter into and carry out its obligations under these Terms of Service; and (II) the Services shall be completed in a professional manner. Unless otherwise stated, Your sole remedy for any breach of the foregoing warranties is set forth in Section 9(g) of these Terms of Services.
h. Apple Warranty. Apple represents and warrants that: (I) it has full power to enter into and carry out its obligations under these Terms of Service; and (II) the Services shall be completed in a professional manner. Unless otherwise stated, Your sole remedy for any breach of the foregoing warranties is set forth in Section 9(g) of these Terms of Services.


i. Marketing Permission. You agree that Apple may send You marketing communications regarding the Services. Apple may request, and You agree to not unreasonably deny, permission to use the Ad Content, including all trademarks and logos included in the Ad Content, for promotional purposes in Apple marketing materials. Apple must approve in writing any press release or announcement that refers or relates to these Terms of Service, the Ad Content, or Your relationship with Apple.
i. Marketing Permission. You agree that Apple may send You marketing communications regarding the Services. Apple may request, and You agree to not unreasonably deny, permission to use the Ad Content, including all trademarks and logos included in the Ad Content, for promotional purposes in Apple marketing materials. Apple must approve in writing any press release or announcement that refers or relates to these Terms of Service, the Ad Content, or Your relationship with Apple.


j. Apple Marks. You shall not use Apple’s trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, or other commercial or product designations for any purpose without first obtaining Apple’s prior written consent. All other rights in relation to the trademarks (including statutory rights) are expressly excluded to the extent permitted by law.
j. Apple Marks. You shall not use Apple’s trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, or other commercial or product designations for any purpose without first obtaining Apple’s prior written consent. All other rights in relation to the trademarks (including statutory rights) are expressly excluded to the extent permitted by law.


k. Reporting Metrics. You acknowledge that reporting metrics provided by Apple (the “Reporting Metrics”) are the definite and binding measurements of Apple’s performance on delivery of the Services, and that no other reporting metrics, third party or otherwise, shall be permitted in connection with the Services. Apple makes no guarantees with respect to Reporting Metrics of any kind, including, without limitation, impressions, conversions, and taps, in connection with the Services.
k. Reporting Metrics. You acknowledge that reporting metrics provided by Apple (the “Reporting Metrics”) are the definite and binding measurements of Apple’s performance on delivery of the Services, and that no other reporting metrics, third party or otherwise, shall be permitted in connection with the Services. Apple makes no guarantees with respect to Reporting Metrics of any kind, including, without limitation, impressions, conversions, and taps, in connection with the Services.


l. Data Use. Apple will have the right to collect and use ad conversion data and any user related activity in connection with the Services. This data is used for tracking, reporting, and enhancing the Services. All data collected by Apple in connection with the Services will be processed and used in accordance with its publicly posted Privacy Policy, available at www.apple.com/privacy. You agree that You will not track any individual user in connection with the Services.
l. Data Use. Apple will have the right to collect and use ad conversion data and any user related activity in connection with the Services. This data is used for analyzing, reporting, and enhancing the Services. All data collected by Apple in connection with the Services will be processed and used in accordance with its publicly posted Privacy Policy, available at apple.com/privacy.


m. Compliance with Specifications, Content Guidelines and Policy Guidelines. You agree to comply with the specifications provided by Apple in connection with the Services, including, without limitation, technical specifications and policy and content guidelines, which are accessible at searchads.apple.com/policies (each as may be amended from time to time by Apple) and which You agree to visit and review regularly. You are solely responsible for the proper content, format, functioning, and keeping up-to-date Ad Content submitted by You or otherwise used in connection with the Services. You acknowledge that changes made to Your App Store submission (e.g., price, description, etc.) may impact your Ad Content and that such changes in the App Store can take up to sixteen (16) hours to be reflected in Search Ads. You are responsible for all costs and expenses incurred in connection with development and certification of Your Ad Content.
m. Compliance with Specifications, Content Guidelines and Policy Guidelines. You agree to comply with the specifications provided by Apple in connection with the Services, including, without limitation, technical specifications and policy and content guidelines, which are accessible at searchads.apple.com/policies and/or ads.apple.com/cn/policies (each as may be amended from time to time by Apple) and which You agree to visit and review regularly. You are solely responsible for the proper content, format, functioning, and keeping up-to-date Ad Content submitted by You or otherwise used in connection with the Services. You acknowledge that changes made to Your App Store submission (e.g., price, description, etc.) may impact your Ad Content and that such changes in the App Store can take up to sixteen (16) hours to be reflected in the Services. You are responsible for all costs and expenses incurred in connection with development and certification of Your Ad Content.


n. Relationship of the Parties. These Terms of Service create an independent contractor relationship between You and Apple. No employment relationship, partnership, or joint venture is created by these Terms of Service, and neither Apple nor You shall hold itself out as the agent of the other, except as set forth in these Terms of Service.
n. Relationship of the Parties. These Terms of Service create an independent contractor relationship between You and Apple. No employment relationship, partnership, or joint venture is created by these Terms of Service, and neither Apple nor You shall hold itself out as the agent of the other, except as set forth in these Terms of Service.


o. Confidentiality. You agree that the details of Your business relationship with Apple, Apple’s provision of, and the results from the use of, the Services, and all discussions related thereto will be considered confidential information (“Confidential Information”). In addition, any nonpublic information which one party (“Discloser”) discloses to the other party (“Recipient”) in the course of their communications solely regarding the Services set forth in these Terms of Service will be considered Confidential Information, including, without limitation, Apple intellectual property, including code, tools, and technology used in connection with the Services, the Properties and the Services (the “Apple IP”), Reporting Metrics, nonpublic product plans, marketing plans, whether such information is clearly designated as “Confidential” in writing, or at the time of disclosure, if disclosed orally or visually, a reasonable person would understand the information to be confidential. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Confidential Information shall not include information that: (I) is now or subsequently becomes generally available to the public through no fault or breach on the part of the Recipient; (II) Recipient can demonstrate to have had rightfully in its possession prior to disclosure to Recipient by Discloser; (III) is independently developed by Recipient without use of any Confidential Information; and (IV) Recipient rightfully obtains from a third party who has the right to transfer or disclose it to Recipient without limitation. In addition, Confidential Information shall not include any free and open source software (“FOSS”) included in the Services and accompanied by licensing terms that do not impose confidentiality obligations on the use or disclosure of such FOSS. Nothing in these Terms of Service will obligate either party to disclose any Confidential Information.
o. Confidentiality. You agree that the details of Your business relationship with Apple, Apple’s provision of, and the results from the use of, the Services, and all discussions related thereto will be considered confidential information (“Confidential Information”). In addition, any nonpublic information which one party (“Discloser”) discloses to the other party (“Recipient”) in the course of their communications solely regarding the Services set forth in these Terms of Service will be considered Confidential Information, including, without limitation, Apple intellectual property, including code, tools, and technology used in connection with the Services, the Properties and the Services (the “Apple IP”), Reporting Metrics, nonpublic product plans, marketing plans, whether such information is clearly designated as “Confidential” in writing, or at the time of disclosure, if disclosed orally or visually, a reasonable person would understand the information to be confidential. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Confidential Information shall not include information that: (I) is now or subsequently becomes generally available to the public through no fault or breach on the part of the Recipient; (II) Recipient can demonstrate to have had rightfully in its possession prior to disclosure to Recipient by Discloser; (III) is independently developed by Recipient without use of any Confidential Information; and (IV) Recipient rightfully obtains from a third party who has the right to transfer or disclose it to Recipient without limitation. In addition, Confidential Information shall not include any free and open source software (“FOSS”) included in the Services and accompanied by licensing terms that do not impose confidentiality obligations on the use or disclosure of such FOSS. Nothing in these Terms of Service will obligate either party to disclose any Confidential Information.


p. Obligations Regarding Confidential Information. Recipient agrees to protect Discloser’s Confidential Information, using at least the same degree of care that it uses to protect its own confidential and proprietary information of similar importance, but no less than a reasonable degree of care. Recipient agrees to use Discloser’s Confidential Information for the sole purpose of fulfilling its obligations under these Terms of Service and under no circumstances for its own or any third party’s benefit. Recipient will not disclose, publish or disseminate Confidential Information to anyone other than those employees and consultants who have a need to know in order to accomplish such purpose and who are bound by these Terms of Service, which prohibits unauthorized disclosure or use of Confidential Information. Recipient will be responsible for any violation of the terms of this section by its employees or consultants. Recipient may disclose Confidential Information to the extent required by law, provided Recipient makes reasonable efforts to give Discloser notice of such requirement prior to such disclosure and takes reasonable steps to obtain protective treatment of the Confidential Information.
p. Obligations Regarding Confidential Information. Recipient agrees to protect Discloser’s Confidential Information, using at least the same degree of care that it uses to protect its own confidential and proprietary information of similar importance, but no less than a reasonable degree of care. Recipient agrees to use Discloser’s Confidential Information for the sole purpose of fulfilling its obligations under these Terms of Service and under no circumstances for its own or any third party’s benefit. Recipient will not disclose, publish or disseminate Confidential Information to anyone other than those employees and consultants who have a need to know in order to accomplish such purpose and who are bound by these Terms of Service, which prohibits unauthorized disclosure or use of Confidential Information. Recipient will be responsible for any violation of the terms of this Section by its employees or consultants. Recipient may disclose Confidential Information to the extent required by law, provided Recipient makes reasonable efforts to give Discloser notice of such requirement prior to such disclosure and takes reasonable steps to obtain protective treatment of the Confidential Information.


q. Ownership. Unless otherwise specified herein, Content Provider retains all right, title and interest, including all intellectual property rights, in any Ad Content submitted by You, provided that the Ad Content does not incorporate any Apple Confidential Information or Apple IP. Apple retains all right, title and interest in: (I) the Apple IP; and (II) all analyses, reports, data, and other information developed by Apple relating to use of the Services, whether or not disclosed to Content Providers.
q. Ownership. Unless otherwise specified herein, Content Provider retains all right, title and interest, including all intellectual property rights, in any Ad Content submitted by You, provided that the Ad Content does not incorporate any Apple Confidential Information or Apple IP. Apple retains all right, title and interest in: (I) the Apple IP; and (II) all analyses, reports, data, and other information developed by Apple relating to use of the Services, whether or not disclosed to Content Providers.


r. Personal Data Privacy and Security.
r. Personal Data Privacy and Security.


To the extent any feature or functionality of the Services allows You to collect personally identifiable information (“Personal Data”), You acknowledge and agree that:
If at any time You determine that any feature or functionality of the Services allows You to collect personally identifiable information (“Personal Data”), You shall: (I) notify Apple immediately in writing; (II) maintain strict confidentiality and security measures to protect the Personal Data; (III) not disclose any Personal Data to any other party; (IV) notify Apple immediately if there is any potential or actual breach of security involving the Personal Data; (V) comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and international accords or treaties pertaining to Personal Data, including as applicable to transfers of Personal Data from the European Economic Area or Switzerland to a jurisdiction which the European Commission or, where relevant, the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner, have not determined as ensuring an adequate level of protection of Personal Data.


You may collect Personal Data only if (A) You notify users of the entity on whose behalf the Personal Data is collected (the “Responsible Party”), (B) You obtain a user’s consent to the collection, use, disclosure, transfer and processing of Personal Data in compliance with the method (if any) required under applicable privacy or data protection laws before such Personal Data is collected and such collection complies with applicable privacy or data protection laws, (C) You have bound the Responsible Party to these Terms of Service, (D) the Responsible Party maintains a lawful, publicly posted privacy policy, and (E) such privacy policy is accessible from the point of collection of the Personal Data in the Ad Content. Personal Data is the property of the Responsible Party, and is considered Confidential Information.
Consistent with Apple’s policy on tracking, You agree that in connection with the Services, You will not, and will not attempt to, access, use, or otherwise process any information that can be used to track any individual or device, except with the user’s explicit permission by means of the App Tracking Transparency APIs. Tracking is defined by Apple’s policies and guidelines, including at https://developer.apple.com/app-store/user-privacy-and-data-use.
Responsible Party shall maintain reasonable operating standards and security procedures, and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to secure Personal Data and ensure that it is protected against: (A) loss; (B) unauthorized access, use, modification, or disclosure; and (C) other misuse. Responsible Party shall at all times comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and international accords and treaties, including, without limitation, all applicable privacy and data collection laws and regulations with respect to any collection, use, and/or transmission of Personal Data. Failure by Responsible Party to continue to post a privacy policy, non-adherence to its own privacy policy, or any other violation of this section is grounds for immediate cancellation of the Campaign by Apple. Responsible Party shall provide reasonable assistance and support to Apple in the event of an investigation by Apple or a data protection regulator or similar authority relating to the collection, maintenance, use, processing, or transfer of Personal Data under these Terms of Service. In the event that Responsible Party is unable to comply with the obligations stated in this section, You or Responsible Party shall promptly notify Apple, and Apple may suspend the transfer of Personal Data to Responsible Party or require Responsible Party to cease processing Personal Data.

7. Payment for Services.
7. Payment for Services.


a. As consideration for the Services, You agree to pay Apple, and agree that Apple may charge Your payment method, for the fees for any Campaign that You purchase or implement as set forth in the Services, net of any discounts or promotions offered to You by Apple, and any additional amounts (including any taxes and late fees, as applicable) that may be accrued by or in connection with the Services or Your Account. You are responsible for the timely payment of all fees and for providing Apple with a valid payment method for all fees. You agree that Apple may charge Your payment method at any time after any portion of the Services are actuall
a. As consideration for the Ser