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You want to use copyrighted material as part of your Google Play store listing. Which of the following actions should you take to comply with the owner’s copyright?

• Include the phrase, “no infringement intended” beside each copyrighted element in your listing.
• Use only photocopies or screenshots of the copyrighted material, not originals, to avoid infringement.
• Mention the copyright owner of the larger copyrighted elements in your store listing.
• Submit full documentation of licensed permission to the Google Play team before your submission.

 

Explanation:

• Authorization is Key: Using copyrighted material without proper authorization is a direct violation of copyright law and Google Play’s policies. Obtaining a license from the copyright owner grants you the legal right to use the material in your store listing.
• Documentation: Submitting the documentation to Google Play demonstrates that you have obtained the necessary permissions and helps avoid any potential legal issues or removal of your app from the store.

The main chapter where this is discussed is “Comply with Google Play store listing policies”. The section on “Authorization” specifically states that you must “secure the rights to all elements that aren’t your original work” and that giving credit or disclaimers is not a substitute for proper authorization. The section also mentions that if you have authorization, you should “provide advance notice to the Google Play App Review team.”

 

Which type of image can you include in your Google Play store listing without submission of documented permission?

• Photos taken from a public figure or social-media account that you like to follow
• The team logo of a college sports team that you want to use for a sports gaming app
• Photos of exotic wildlife that you personally took during your last vacation
• The cover art of an old record of your favorite band that you purchased years ago

 

Explanation:

• Original Content: Photos that you took yourself are considered your original work and intellectual property. You own the copyright to these photos and can use them freely in your app listing without seeking permission from others.

The other options involve copyrighted material that requires permission:

• Photos from Public Figures/Social Media:  Photos taken from a public figure’s social media account or professional images of public figures are typically copyrighted and require permission for use.
• College Sports Team Logo: Logos are trademarked and protected intellectual property. Using them without permission is a violation of trademark law.
• Cover Art of an Old Record: Cover art is copyrighted material owned by the artist or record label. Using it without permission constitutes copyright infringement.

The main chapter where this is discussed is “Comply with Google Play store listing policies”. The section on “Copyright” specifically addresses the use of copyrighted content in graphic assets and emphasizes the need for authorization or a legally valid reason to use such material. The section on “Examples of intellectual property covered by copyright” further lists examples of copyrighted material, including cover art and photos of public figures.

 

You want to examine your app’s engagement data. Where can you find engagement data that pertains to your Google Play store app?

• The Statistics page of the Google Play Console
• The Conversion Analysis page of the Google Play Console
• The Google Play Developer Policy Center report
• The Store Analysis-by-engagement report

 

Explanation:

Store Analysis-by-engagement report: While not explicitly mentioned in the text, this report is the most likely source of engagement data. The document emphasizes the importance of understanding user engagement and mentions various metrics related to it. This report would likely provide insights into how users interact with your app after installation.