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Guideline 4.1
Copycats
What the rule requires
Don't copy another app's name, look, or content, or ride on another app's popularity. Impersonating a well-known brand or app is a rejection.
What triggers this rejection
- name/description closely mimics a well-known app or brand
- claims to be an unofficial client of another service
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