I'm looking for clarification on how the new EU business terms apply to a code-redemption flow.
My app sells self-guided digital audio tours via Apple In-App Purchase. I would also like to sell the same tours independently through third-party travel marketplaces (general tour and activity booking platforms).
The proposed flow:
The app would not advertise, mention, or link to these marketplaces in any way. After purchasing a tour externally, an EU customer receives a booking code. In the app, the customer taps "Enter a booking code," types the code, and taps "Fetch Tour." The app verifies the booking against our server and unlocks the purchased tour, with no additional payment taken. The same tours remain available for direct purchase through Apple In-App Purchase.
App Review has previously rejected this type of code-redemption functionality under the In-App Purchase rules. Two questions:
Is this exact flow now permitted on EU storefronts under Attachment 14, using the StoreKit External Purchase or External Purchase Link entitlement? Do these externally initiated sales need to be reported to Apple, or incur an Apple commission, given that the app contains no external offer, marketplace name, purchase instructions, or actionable link?
Thanks in advance for any guidance.