Google Play unauthorized copyrighted content policy: fixes and checks

Changing an image or crediting its creator doesn’t necessarily give you distribution rights. Google prohibits unauthorized copyrighted content and may ask for evidence supporting your use.

Check all copies

Inspect sample content, cover art, soundboards, screenshots, translations, and promotional images. We’d use original demonstration content where possible, so the feature can be shown without depending on someone else’s work.

Resolve the rights question

Provide a license covering the actual app and promotional use, obtain permission, or replace the content. Check authorization for modifications and distribution rather than assuming a purchased file permits every use.

Verify the rebuilt assets and store listing, including cached or remotely delivered material. Tell Google what changed or how the documentation covers it. If you believe the legal basis is disputed, get qualified advice before sending a categorical claim in an appeal.