how old is 'children'

RizbIT

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We are asking every developer to thoughtfully consider whether children are part of your target audience. For most developers, the target audience does not include children and this section should be relatively quick to complete. If children are part of your target audience, you must meet policy requirements in your app concerning content and handling of personally identifiable information.
How old does a end user have to be to be classed as a child?
 

RizbIT

Member
ok clever clogs..

it says..

The word "children" can mean different things in different locales and in different contexts. It is important that you consult with your legal counsel to help determine what obligations and/or age-based restrictions may apply to your app
So does that mean you have to set whether it targets children on a country basis?

If your app doesnt target children, i guess you cant really stop a kid using it.

So if you have 20 games/apps on the store you have to complete the section regardless if if you target kids?

This is a huge deal then, so even if you specify 18+ for your target audience they can decide that your icon or screenshots appeal to children and stop you updating your app?
 
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Evanski

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ok clever clogs..

it says..



So does that mean you have to set whether it targets children on a country basis?

If your app doesnt target children, i guess you cant really stop a kid using it.

So if you have 20 games/apps on the store you have to complete the section regardless if if you target kids?

This is a huge deal then, so even if you specify 18+ for your target audience they can decide that your icon or screenshots appeal to children and stop you updating your app?
We are asking every developer to thoughtfully consider whether children are part of your target audience.
your target audience.
If your app doesnt target children
your post literally answers this.
 

TsukaYuriko

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ok clever clogs..

it says..



So does that mean you have to set whether it targets children on a country basis?

If your app doesnt target children, i guess you cant really stop a kid using it.

So if you have 20 games/apps on the store you have to complete the section regardless if if you target kids?

This is a huge deal then, so even if you specify 18+ for your target audience they can decide that your icon or screenshots appeal to children and stop you updating your app?
There's really not much that can be said about this.

Targeting children in one country but not in another is nonsense. You know your target audience, and you know whether it includes children. If it does, it's your responsibility to keep your app suitable for children.

Whether children end up using your app even though they're not part of the target audience is irrelevant and the responsibility of their parents, not yours.

What you have to specify where is not something the GMC can tell you. It's a question for the platform you intend to publish on, so you should ask it over there.

If you're unsure about your app being suitable for children, do as you were instructed on the page you linked and consult your legal counsel, not the GMC.
 

RizbIT

Member
There's really not much that can be said about this.

Targeting children in one country but not in another is nonsense. You know your target audience, and you know whether it includes children. If it does, it's your responsibility to keep your app suitable for children.

Whether children end up using your app even though they're not part of the target audience is irrelevant and the responsibility of their parents, not yours.

What you have to specify where is not something the GMC can tell you. It's a question for the platform you intend to publish on, so you should ask it over there.

If you're unsure about your app being suitable for children, do as you were instructed on the page you linked and consult your legal counsel, not the GMC.
This forum has been created so you can discuss anything related to your game design or it's distribution, or monetisation
This came under distribution....

It's a question for the platform you intend to publish on, so you should ask it over there.
ok
 

Yal

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GMC Elder
There's an old saying about copright: "If you need to ask, you already know the answer". Trying to get people to reinforce your opinion that you should be able to break an app store's rules if you want to isn't gonna make anything better.
 

Yal

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GMC Elder
Many countries don't distinguish between "minors" and "children", so usually 15 or 18. Then again, PEGI has certain categories that are age-based, such as 3+, 12+ and "everyone" (supposedly OK for newborns and fetuses). Even if you're not actually gonna apply for a PEGI rating, keeping their guidelines in mind might make it easier to know where to aim for.
 
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