Microsoft Store Policy - User Generated Content

Question

I have an app that I would like to submit to the Microsoft Store. The app lets users generate content that is stored in a file that can be stored on disk or shared or whatever else you might do with a file. Is that considered "User Generated Content" with respect to the Microsoft Store Policy document? I'm trying to figure out what policies I need to follow. I don't see how I can enforce content policy from within my app if the user generates content and then shares that content with another user of the app (either online or with physical media or whatever). Also, what if I provide access to a website (either one that I own or someone else's) inside the app that has content people can download and view with the app? Does it then fall under "User Generated Content" policy? Any insights would be helpful. Thanks!

Answer 1

I have an app that I would like to submit to the Microsoft Store. The app lets users generate content that is stored in a file that can be stored on disk or shared or whatever else you might do with a file. Is that considered "User Generated Content" with respect to the Microsoft Store Policy document?

Your app allows user-generated content that can be shared with other users, which does involve "User-generated content" in the Microsoft Store policy.

I'm trying to figure out what policies I need to follow. I don't see how I can enforce content policy from within my app if the user generates content and then shares that content with another user of the app (either online or with physical media or whatever).

The Microsoft Store Content Policies defines what types of content are allowed and what is prohibited. This includes aspects such as the legality, safety, and appropriateness of the content.

Also, what if I provide access to a website (either one that I own or someone else's) inside the app that has content people can download and view with the app? Does it then fall under "User Generated Content" policy?

These websites in your app fall under Content Policies, you need to ensure that this content also complies with Microsoft Store Content Policies.

If you own these sites, you are responsible for ensuring that their content is legal, safe, and does not violate our policies. If these sites are owned by someone else, you need to ensure that your application does not direct users to illegal, harmful or inappropriate content