How to Accept the Latest Terms for Your Apple Developer Organization Account
Guide: How to Accept the Latest Terms for Your Apple Developer Organization Account
Overview
Apple periodically updates its Apple Developer Program License Agreement and related terms (e.g., Paid Apps Agreement) to reflect new policies, features, or legal requirements. As the Account Holder for an organization, you must review and accept these updates to maintain your account’s functionality, especially for app submissions and updates. Here’s how to do it:
Prerequisites
You must be the Account Holder for your organization’s Apple Developer Program account. Only the Account Holder has the authority to accept legal agreements.
Ensure your Apple ID has two-factor authentication enabled, as this is required to access and manage your developer account.
Have your organization’s Apple ID credentials ready (email and password).
Step-by-Step Instructions
Log In to Your Apple Developer Account
Click Account in the top-right corner.
Sign in using the Apple ID associated with your organization’s Account Holder role. Enter your email, password, and the 6-digit two-factor authentication code sent to your trusted device or phone number.
Check for a Terms Notification
Once logged in, look for a banner or notification at the top of the Apple Developer homepage. It may say something like:
"The updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement needs to be reviewed and accepted."
If you see this, click the link in the banner (e.g., “Review Agreement” or “Go to Agreements”) to proceed. If no banner appears, move to Step 3 to manually check for updates.
Navigate to Agreements in App Store Connect
Review Available Agreements
In the Agreements section, you’ll see a list of agreements tied to your account, such as:
Apple Developer Program License Agreement (for free apps and membership).
Paid Apps Agreement (Schedules 2 and 3, required for paid apps or in-app purchases).
Look for any agreements marked with a status like “Updated” or an “Action” column with a button (e.g., “View and Agree to Terms”).
Click on the agreement title or the “View” button to open it.
Read and Accept the Terms
Carefully review the updated terms. These might include changes to policies, APIs, tax obligations, or regional legal updates (e.g., VAT/GST clarifications).
Scroll to the bottom of the agreement.
Check the box to confirm you’ve read and agree to the terms (if prompted), then click Agree or Submit.
If prompted for two-factor authentication again, enter the code to proceed.
Verify Acceptance
After accepting, return to the Agreements section in App Store Connect or the Apple Developer homepage to confirm the agreement status has updated (e.g., “Active” or no pending action required).
If the notification persists, log out and back in to refresh the interface, or wait a few minutes for the system to process.
Check for Additional Agreements
If your organization distributes paid apps or in-app purchases, ensure the Paid Apps Agreement is also accepted. Repeat Steps 4–6 for this agreement if it’s listed separately and requires action.
Look under the “Action” column for any other pending agreements and address them similarly.
Troubleshooting (If Needed)
No “Agree” Option Appears: If you see the agreement but can’t accept it (e.g., only a “Close” button), this could be a glitch. Try:
Unsure Which Agreements Apply: The Apple Developer Program License Agreement is mandatory for all members. The Paid Apps Agreement is required only if you offer paid content.
Still Seeing a Notification: Ensure you’re signed in as the Account Holder, not another team member with a different role (e.g., Admin or Developer).
Maintain Compliance
Additional Notes
Deadline: Accept updates promptly, as failure to do so may block app submissions or updates until resolved.
Documentation: You can download a PDF of the agreement for your records after accepting it.
Support: For organization-specific issues (e.g., transferring the Account Holder role or updating legal entity details), contact Apple Developer Support directly.
By following this guide, you’ll ensure your Apple Developer organization account is compliant with the latest terms as of March 10, 2025, keeping your app development and distribution on track. If you encounter any issues, Apple’s support team is your best resource for resolution.
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