Google Play Content Policy [closed]

Question

I've just received an email from Google telling me that one of my apps violates developer terms and I have 7 days to comply. Here's what they say:

REASON FOR WARNING: Violation of the spam provisions of the Content Policy.

• Do not post repetitive content.
• Product descriptions should not be misleading or loaded with keywords in an attempt to manipulate ranking or relevancy in the store’s search results.

Your application will be removed if you do not make modifications to your application’s description to bring it into compliance within 7 days of the issuance of this notification.

As far as I can understand the reason they think the app description is loaded with keywords, I seriously have no idea what does the "Do not post repetitive content" refers to. Does it mean there are other apps like this in the market? Mine was first, most innovative and is the most popular in its category. Or maybe it's because something is repeating in the description (well, it isn't)?

So the question is - what is that point of Content Policy referring to? I seriously hate Google for not having a customer support. There's no one to contact to ask for details.

Answer 1

It's bound to be all of those websites. Google probably thinks that this is an attempt to have lots of inbound links in order to manipulate search engine rankings. It clearly isn't but you may sort out the problem by just having one link to your website that lists where you get the content.

Answer 2

How strange, can we see the App description? I would bet it's to do with something you've said in the description, repetitive content to me means posting the same thing multiple times....

EDIT: Just found this, mentions alot about the changes but still no proper description o.O

http://androidcommunity.com/google-play-app-policies-updated-with-major-changes-20120801/