Disclaimer: Policy summaries and Key Considerations are overviews only; always refer to the full policy for compliance. The full policy takes precedence in case of conflict.
Unauthorized Use or Imitation of System Functionality
Users trust system notifications and warnings to be timely, relevant, and important. Our policy protects this trust by prohibiting apps or ads from imitating or interfering with system functionality. Please review the full policy to ensure compliance.
Full Policy
We don’t allow apps or ads that mimic or interfere with system functionality, such as notifications or warnings. System level notifications may only be used for an app’s integral features, such as an airline app that notifies users of special deals, or a game that notifies users of in-game promotions.
- Apps or ads that are delivered through a system notification or alert:
① The system notification shown in this app is being used to serve an ad.
For additional examples involving ads, please refer to the Ads policy.
Key Considerations
| Do | Don't |
| Use system notifications only for your app's integral features. | Don't mimic or interfere with system notifications or warnings. |
| Clearly attribute notifications to your app so users know the source. | Don’t trigger notifications to promote a different app or a third-party service. |
| Review the Ads policy for more specific guidance on ad implementation. | Don’t create notifications or alerts that look like they are from the device’s operating system. |