# Google Play Developer API Terms of Service

Last modified: August 06, 2019 [(see previous version)](https://developers.google.com/android-publisher/terms-2016)

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** This is an archived version of our Google Play Developer API Terms of Service. View the [current version](https://developers.google.com/android-publisher/terms).

By using this API, you consent to be bound by these terms in addition to the [Google APIs Terms of Service ("API ToS")](https://developers.google.com/terms).

## Additional Prohibitions

In addition to Section 4 (Prohibitions) of the API ToS, the following terms
apply:

- Publishing API: You will only use the Publishing API for your own activities
  related to your distribution of products under the Google Play Developer
  Distribution Agreement. You will not utilize a third party's Developer Account
  to access the Publishing API, use the Publishing API to publish apps on behalf
  of a third party through a developer tool or service, or share your own
  Developer Account to allow a third party to access the Publishing API on your
  behalf. A violation of this provision may result in suspension, termination of
  access to the Publishing API, your Developer Account, and/or suspension or
  termination of third-party apps created, uploaded, published, distributed or
  updated in violation of this provision.

- voidedPurchases API: You will only use the voidedPurchases API and any data
  obtained to revoke access to voided purchases (refunded by Google or charged
  back by the issuer) and to mitigate fraud. The data shared via the
  voidedPurchases API is considered Google confidential information under the API
  TOS and may not be disclosed except as expressly permitted. In addition, any
  user data obtained through the voidedPurchases API is governed by the
  [Google Controller-Controller Data Protection Terms](https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/).
  A violation of this provision may result in suspension or termination of
  access to the voidedPurchases API or your Developer Account.