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Guideline 3.1.1
In-app purchase for digital goods
What the rule requires
Unlockable features, digital content, and subscriptions consumed in the app must use Apple's in-app purchase. Don't direct users to an external purchase method for digital goods, or mention prices that imply outside payment.
What triggers this rejection
- description says to pay/subscribe on a website or via external link for in-app digital content
- mentions 'buy on our site', 'PayPal', 'credit card' for digital features
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