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Rollos

What would be sufficient documentation to prove to App Store review that I have permission to use specific 3rd party branding?

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I’ve built an app for a small event in a few weeks, and it will be the official app for the event. The first review was rejected for violating app review guideline 4.1, because I’m using their branding and IP.

I do have permission from the event to use their branding and IP. What documentation would be enough to prove to apple that I do have permission to use it? The rejection notice or the review guidelines didn’t give any suggestions as to what would be sufficient.

The collaboration with the event has been pretty casual so far, and they have a lot on their plate, so I’m trying to stay out of their way for this as much as possible.

Posted May 8, 2022, 8:23 PM UTC

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joro_estropia•

I heard they accept even email transcripts/screenshots, so I think they just need anything you’d vouche yourself for. After that any liability is now yours since you provided them a document.

Edit: It might be better to ask the reviewer directly, as there might be specific requirements depending on your jurisdiction and the nature of the copyright.

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RollosOP•

Thanks! Yeah I did ask them, buts it’s been 48ish hours now, and I’m running on a bit of a deadline, and don’t want to wait if I can try some stuff. Responses to app review questions have always taken a long time in my experience.

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RollosOP•

Just to follow up for anyone who finds this thread in the future. A screenshot with an email from the representative of the company was enough for Apple. This is what the email said:

To whom it may concern,

As a representative of [Company Name], I give [my name] permission to use the provided materials in the creation and operation of the application titled [App Name]. Furthermore, I give permission for the application to include all branding involved with [Company Name]that may be required in the development of the [App Name] software.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this, you can contact me at [email protected].

Thank you for your time and consideration, Xxxx Head of xxxxx

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RaziarEdge•

Apple is only considered about the legal liability.

A physical or PDF letter on company letterhead for a C-level employee (independently verifiable), with contact information... and explicitly granting your app the permissions should be sufficient.

Another form might be a press release or blog post on the company website stating the relationship with your company and the app (by name).

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