This Developer Agreement ("Agreement") governs the participation of developers, publishers, companies, organizations, and other entities ("Developer", "you", or "your") that submit, publish, distribute, or manage applications through Hardcode Store, operated by Hardcode Group ("Hardcode Group", "Hardcode Store", "we", "us", or "our"). By creating a developer account, submitting an application, or publishing an application through Hardcode Store, you agree to this Agreement.
You must have the legal authority to enter into this Agreement. If you register on behalf of a company, organization, or other legal entity, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity to this Agreement. You must provide accurate and current information during developer registration.
A developer account may be required to publish applications. You are responsible for:
Hardcode Store may offer developer verification requiring legal name, developer organization, email, website, and business information. Verification does not constitute an endorsement or warranty, and Hardcode Group may suspend or revoke verification if details become inaccurate.
You must own an application or possess sufficient legal rights and permissions to distribute it through Hardcode Store. You must not submit stolen, pirated, counterfeit, or unauthorized applications.
Developers submit applications through the Hardcode Store Developer Portal. Submitted APK files must be valid Android packages, use a valid package name, contain valid version information, be appropriately signed, and contain no malicious code.
Applications undergo review including APK validation, malware and security analysis, permission analysis, content review, and IP compliance checks. Statuses include:
Developers must not distribute malware, ransomware, destructive code, credential theft software, unauthorized surveillance tools, fraud scams, phishing utilities, or IP-infringing applications.
Developers must accurately disclose requested permissions in AndroidManifest.xml and provide an accurate privacy notice explaining data collection and user rights.
You retain ownership of your application. By submitting, you grant Hardcode Group a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, reproduce, display, distribute, security scan, and promote your application listing.
Developers are responsible for open-source and SDK license compliance. Listings must not contain false claims, keyword stuffing, fake download statistics, or deceptive pricing.
Developers may publish application updates. Hardcode Group may request emergency security updates or temporarily restrict vulnerable binaries. If rejected or suspended, developers may appeal with supporting evidence.
Where commercial distribution is enabled, developers receive earnings calculated after platform commission fees (default 15.00%), gateway charges, refunds, chargebacks, and taxes. Payouts require identity and banking verification.
Developers must not attack marketplace infrastructure or abuse API endpoints. Confidential technical documentation, API keys, or security disclosures must not be disclosed.
Developers may close accounts at any time. Hardcode Group may terminate accounts for material breaches. Participation in Hardcode Store is non-exclusive unless separately agreed in writing.