App Store Guideline 1.4 explained: Physical Harm

Guideline 1.4 sits in Apple's Safety section and is most relevant to gaming, contests, gambling, and regulated mechanics.

This page summarizes the review risk in practical terms and links to the official Apple source for the exact rule text.

Apple will expect regulated gaming, contests, lotteries, and betting mechanics to comply with local requirements.

Apple will expect regulated gaming, contests, lotteries, and betting mechanics to comply with local requirements.

Official rules, eligibility, geography, and Apple non-involvement should be clear.

Real-money mechanics need particularly careful App Store Connect notes and legal review.

Contest or sweepstakes rules are missing or unclear.

The app appears to support real-money gaming without licensing or geo-restriction.

IAP is used in ways that connect to real-money gaming mechanics.

Add official rules and clarify that Apple is not a sponsor.

Document licensing, geography, and eligibility constraints.

Remove or revise mechanics that create unapproved gambling risk.

If Apple cited Guideline 1.4, reply with the exact change you made and where the reviewer can verify it.

If you believe the app already complies, provide concise evidence, navigation steps, and any supporting documentation instead of a generic appeal.

Keep the tone factual and cooperative. Avoid promising approval or arguing beyond what the submitted build and metadata can prove.