Android for Cars Addendum to the Developer Distribution Agreement

Nov 26, 2020

By distributing your Products to Android Auto or Android Automotive OS, You consent to be bound by these terms in addition to the existing Google Play Developer Distribution Agreement and Google Play Developer Program Policies (the “Agreement”). If there is a conflict between these terms and the Agreement, these terms govern distribution to Android Auto or Android Automotive OS. Capitalized terms used below but not defined below have the meanings ascribed to them under the Agreement.

1. Documentation. Developer will only access or use Android Auto or Android Automotive OS as described in the documentation located at developers.android.com/cars (as may be amended from time to time).
2. UX Design. Developer will adhere to the Design Guidelines specified in the documentation, which includes not modifying the User Interface or submitting Products that could be considered a high-risk activity for a user to engage in while driving.
3. Intellectual Property Rights and Brand Features. As required in the Agreement, You are responsible for the Intellectual Property Rights and Brand Features used in your Products, including that the Products are licensed for use in an automobile.
4. Approval and Public Availability. If You publish your Products for Android Auto or Android Automotive OS, your Products will be subject to review and approval prior to external publication via the Play Store. Google will notify You of the results of your submission and any such approval is in Google’s sole discretion. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Google reserves the right to block any Products being used in a car running Android Auto or Android Automotive OS at any time for any reason.