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Re:FOSS app removed from the Play Store for linking to the p... by 0x426577617265 on Friday August 13, 2021 @03:10PM (#28173129)
These aren't payments. The user isn't purchasing anything.
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Re:FOSS app removed from the Play Store for linking to the p... by EvanDotPro on Friday August 13, 2021 @03:20PM (#28173287)
Only one of these two statements is true.
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Re:FOSS app removed from the Play Store for linking to the p... by jfrunyon on Friday August 13, 2021 @03:58PM (#28173793)
"Developers charging for apps and downloads from Google Play must use Google Play's billing system as the method of payment. Play-distributed apps must use Google Play's billing system as the method of payment if they require or accept payment for access to features or services, including any app functionality, digital content or goods."

You're right, GP should have been more explicit: these aren't payments subject to Google Play's "us-only" policy.

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