App Rejected Due to Guidelines 2.3.10 and 3.1.1 — External Links to GitHub Page

Hi All,

So I have been trouble publishing my app on App Store as it keeps rejected by App Review. Specifically guideline 2.3.10 and 3.1.1. Although I don't have any metadata for third-party services in my app or "tip" button anywhere within my apps binary. I do however have external links to my projects help and Github which have that information, which I am getting rejected for.

However, I want those external links because I need to have google play on the projects github page so users can know that are visiting to github that they can also download it officially from those sources as well. It is also useful to tell users that those are the only official platforms that I support, and downloading from anywhere else is not advised. Is there an acceptable solution where the google play and donation link can be kept on the github page? It is not really built into the binary itself anyways so I thought it would be allowed.

Here is an link to my projects repo in case that helps clarify: https://github.com/SrS2225a/custom_uploader

Really hoping to resolve this. I’d love to get the app on the App Store as soon as possible.

Answered by App Review in 842223022

Thank you for your post. If you disagree with the outcome of the review, we recommend submitting an appeal to the App Review Board. When filing your appeal, make sure to:

  • Provide specific reasons why you believe your app complies with the App Review Guidelines.
  • Submit only one appeal per rejection.
  • Respond to any requests for additional information before submitting an appeal.

Once you have submitted the appeal we can escalate it to the App Review Board for review. The App Review Board will contact you directly as soon as they've completed their investigation.

Accepted Answer

Thank you for your post. If you disagree with the outcome of the review, we recommend submitting an appeal to the App Review Board. When filing your appeal, make sure to:

  • Provide specific reasons why you believe your app complies with the App Review Guidelines.
  • Submit only one appeal per rejection.
  • Respond to any requests for additional information before submitting an appeal.

Once you have submitted the appeal we can escalate it to the App Review Board for review. The App Review Board will contact you directly as soon as they've completed their investigation.

Thank you, I did not see this reply as it has been a while since the original post was made. I will try to submit an appeal. If an appeal does not work, is their any other suggestions/recommendations I can try to get it approved? I am open

App Rejected Due to Guidelines 2.3.10 and 3.1.1 — External Links to GitHub Page
 
 
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