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CH 11 Mobile App Guidelines

url) regularly for any changes, as continued use is deemed approval of all changes.
You can check the history of this policy by clicking here.

Your Consent
By using the Application, you are consenting to our processing of your information
as set forth in this Privacy Policy now and as amended by us.
Contact us

If you have any questions regarding privacy while using the Application, or have
questions about our practices, please contact us via email at <e-mail_id>[at]
gov[dot]in.

11.8.2 IPR and Copyright

As mobile applications are hosted on Play stores which are essentially a public
platform IPR and copyright have an extremely important role to play. An
appropriate copyright notice can help deter infringement/plagiarism of the app
as well as associated APIs.

Copyright statements can also be uploaded on the play stores along with the app
clearly indicating the ownership.

Before launching an app get the app Name and logo protected through IPR
(http://ipindia.gov.in/index.htm).
Ministries/Departments owning the app should identify competent authority
to report/ escalate issues related to copyright infringement and misuse of APIs.

Android:
https://support.google.com//legal/troubleshooter/1114905

Apple App Store:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/appstorenotices/#?lang=en

Sample Copyright policy

Name Logo and design of the app is subject to copyright protection. The content
may be viewed/downloaded without requiring any specific prior permission.
Any other proposed use of the material is subject to the approval of (Name of
Department). Application for obtaining permission should be made to (email
address of the concerned Department).

11.8.3 Terms and conditions

Clearly worded terms and condition will set the rules and regulation that needs
to be followed by the owner of the app and the users of the app. Terms &
Conditions shall address the Ownership Details, Usage Policy of Content, Legal

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