Why are they lumping all contests into 17+?

I am creating an educational contest app but they complained when I said all ages. They said it has to be put in the 17+ category.

1000's of chess competititons happen every year and children as young as 5 enter those competitions and they pay $20+ for entry fee. My entry fee was $1 for the educational contest and they said I had to be in the 17+ category? Is there anyway to contest that?

Thanks!

>My entry fee was $1


Fees for any reason require certain permissions (parental), I think.


I don't think you can contest that.


But if you want to try, hit the Resolution Center via iTunes Connect (app summary/details) and/or call 'em up:


Apple Developer Relations:

(800) 633 2152

(408) 974 4897

Hey there, I’m creating a contest app as well and have some questions for you. Any way I can get in contact with you?

Why are they lumping all contests into 17+?
 
 
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