Apple releases revised developer Program License agreement

Apple releases revised developer Program License agreement

October 14, 2026 Rachel Kim – Technology Editor Technology

Apple has released a revised Developer Program License Agreement introducing new policy terms for subscription group purchases, live assistance APIs, and mandatory tax information reporting. developer.apple.com reported that the updated terms apply immediately to developers utilizing Apple software and services.

The Tech TL;DR:

  • Developers must review and accept the revised Apple Developer Program License Agreement directly within their developer accounts.
  • New definitions under Section 3.3.8 establish explicit operational parameters for the Live Assistance API and App Replacement Entitlement.
  • Updated tax reporting provisions require Apple to share legally mandated tax, sales, and contact details with tax authorities while strictly limiting developer use of shared customer data.

Subscription Management and Volume Purchasing Updates

Schedule 2 and Schedule 3 of the revised agreement introduce expanded structural frameworks for digital distribution. Schedule 2 outlines updated terms for offering multiple seats for a single subscription through Group Purchases. Meanwhile, Schedule 3 incorporates provisions for offering subscriptions directly to Apple Business and Apple School Manager organizations via Volume Purchasing.

Apple Reports Customer Tax Data to Authorities

The revised text establishes strict boundaries regarding financial data handling. Schedule 2 and Schedule 3 now explicitly state that Apple will report legally required information, including tax, sales, and contact details, directly to tax authorities. Concurrently, Section 3.3 of both schedules restricts the use of any customer tax information shared by Apple with developers. Developers may only use this shared data for purposes strictly mandated by law.

API Integrations and HomeView Widget Availability

Definitions under Section 3.3.8 establish new operational boundaries for specific developer tools. Section 3.3.8(j) outlines specified terms for utilizing the Live Assistance API, while Section 3.3.8(k) defines the operational scope for the App Replacement Entitlement. Sections 6.4, 6.4.1, and 6.4.2 govern the behavior of iOS app widgets on Apple HomeView and the availability of iOS apps for CarPlay on Apple HomeView.

curl -X POST https://api.apple.com/v1/developer/agreements 
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $DEV_TOKEN" 
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" 
  -d '{"agreement_version": "2026-10", "accepted": true}'

Translates of the updated agreement will become available on the Apple Developer website within one month. Developers must sign in to their accounts to review the complete documentation changes and accept the revised terms to maintain compliance.

Disclaimer: The technical analyses and security protocols detailed in this article are for informational purposes only. Always consult with certified IT and cybersecurity professionals before altering enterprise networks or handling sensitive data.

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