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Hello there, we've hit the wall while submitting a small update with bug fixes and balance changes for our game. A second time the review was rejected with only information being:This app or its metadata appears to be attempting to misrepresent itself as another popular app or game already available on the App Store or a third-party platform.Apps submitted to the App Store should be unique and should not attempt to deceive users into thinking they are downloading something they are not.The next submission of this app may require a longer review time, and this app will not be eligible for an expedited review until this issue is resolved.Next Steps- Review the Copycats section of the App Store Review Guidelines.- Ensure your app is compliant with all sections of the App Store Review Guidelines.App Store Review Guidelines and the Terms & Conditions of the Apple Developer Program.- Once your app is fully compliant, resubmit your app for review.Submitting apps designed to mislead or harm customers or

Full message/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////Guideline 4.1 - Design - CopycatsThis app or its metadata appears to be attempting to misrepresent itself as another popular app or game already available on the App Store or a third-party platform.Apps submitted to the App Store should be unique and should not attempt to deceive users into thinking they are downloading something they are not.The next submission of this app may require a longer review time, and this app will not be eligible for an expedited review until this issue is resolved.Next Steps- Review the Copycats section of the App Store Review Guidelines.- Ensure your app is compliant with all sections of the App Store Review Guidelines and the Terms & Conditions of the Apple Developer Program.- Once your app is fully compliant, resubmit your app for review.Submitting

Dear all, I have been working for a year and invested a lot of money for creating a kind of a fantasy league related to football. I checked with a lawyer before starting the App development and he told me that if the game is free there shouldn't be any problem with the football team licenses, specially if we republish sports results (already published in all the international media). Obviously we use real football team shields, as we comply both conditions (free App and republish sports results).I have also checked other Apps in App Store and there are a lot of Apps including the same shields that I'm being told to remove from my App. I don't think all of them have any license from the FIFA or UEFA or any particular team.This is the answer I received from Apple:Guideline 4.1 - Design - CopycatsYour app or its metadata appears to contain misleading content.Specifically, your app includes content that resembles one or multiple third-party sport teams and/or leagues.It's a Freemium app, where we publish real res

Hello, Our application has been rejected for many time now, and the reason is Design - Copycats. Well we spent so many time to create this app and now can't publish it. So can you please help to resolve this issue, what can be the problem? and how to resolve it? I don't know if it's our assets or anything.Thanks in advance. The review response is same all the time as follow;----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Guideline 4.1 - Design - CopycatsThis app or its metadata appears to be attempting to misrepresent itself as another popular app or game already available on the App Store or a third-party platform.Apps submitted to the App Store should be unique and should not attempt to d

Our app has been rejected for the following reason -Guideline 4.1 - Design - CopycatsYour app or its metadata appears to contain potentially misleading content. Specifically, your app includes content that resembles XYZ without the necessary authorization.Please demonstrate your relationship with any third-party brand owners represented in your app.Since the organization that operates this apple developer account also owns the brand and website of XYZ, please let me know what documentation/proof is needed to prove to Apple that the app actually belongs to us. Also how/where must this information be posted to apple.Thanks!

Resolution CenterMessageHello,Thank you for providing additional information.Regarding 4.1, we continue to find your app is closely resembling Dead Space. While we under stand your app is implementing different UI, story and character, it is not appropriate for apps to leverage any copyrighted properties.You may attach documentary evidence in the App Review Information section in App Store Connect. In accordance with section 3.2(f) of the Apple Developer Program License Agreement, you acknowledge that submitting falsified or fraudulent documentation can result in the termination of your Apple Developer Program account and the removal of your apps from the App Store. Once Legal has reviewed your documentation and confirms its validity, we will proceed with the review of your app.Best regards,App Store Review////////////////////////////////////I already got reject for 2 times. and already submit an appeal for 2 weeks+.I do understand what reviewer want but the problem is I create my own model & story &

Hello,My app just got rejected because the app icon resembelled a personality for whom i am making this application. This is extremely frustuating, i have permission to do that. I asked in the review what documents they want to see to confirm that i have permission from that personality they sent me here with a generic message.From Apple4. 1 Design: CopycatsWe are not able to provide feedback on app concepts or features, but we recommend evaluating your suggestions against the App Store Review Guidelines, as well as the iOS Developer Program License Agreement (PLA), and the iOS Human Interface Guidelines.Additionally, if you are considering implementing any of the following functionality, we recommend reviewing all associated reference material and other resources available on Apple Developer for any additional requirements.- Apple Developer- Apple Copyright and Trademark Guidelines- Game Center- iCloud- In-App PurchaseYou may also choose to post a question in the Apple Developer Forums.Best regards,App Store