App Store guideline 5.2.2: Third-Party Sites/Services
If an app relies on, earns from or shows content from a third-party service, that service's terms of use must specifically allow it. Unofficial explanation, not affiliated with Apple. Apple's text prevails.
- Guideline
- 5.2.2 Third-Party Sites/Services
- Section
- 5. Legal
- This page
- Unofficial explanation, not affiliated with Apple. Apple's text prevails.
- Version
- Guidelines last updated October 16, 2026
- Official source
- Apple's App Review Guidelines
What it means
Authorization must be provided on request.
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Apple's text
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