Google, Apple ordered by Taipei City to offer 7-day free trials on apps or face fines

Local branches of Apple and Google stores in Taipei City have been given two weeks to offer free 7-day trials on apps that run on their mobile platforms or face financial penalties. According to Yeh Ching-yuan, Taipei City’s director of Law and Regulation Commission, “If the two companies fail to meet the requirement by the deadline, they may be slapped with fines of up to NT$1.5 million (US$52,265).” Currently, both companies are in violation of Taiwan’s Consumer Protection Act, a consumer protection that requires companies to have return and refund policies available for all purchases that last a minimum of 7 days. They have a 15-day grace period to comply Neither Apple nor Google take legal responsibility for products created by freelancers and 3rd parties that run on their platform, but Yeh says, “Such a claim is an irresponsible business practice.” The metropolitan area of Taipei City is home to over 7 million people.

Disclosure: Some of the links in this article are affiliate links and we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase, which helps us to keep delivering quality content to you. Here is our disclosure policy.

Connor Livingston
Connor Livingston
Connor Livingston is a tech blogger who will be launching his own site soon, Lythyum. He lives in Oceanside, California, and has never surfed in his life.

2 COMMENTS

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Popular This Week
Similar Stories
Imagine all good ideas turning into a successful business world where mere passion guarantees success. Far from that! The truth...
In the rapidly evolving world of instant messaging, Telegram is a promising messenger that keeps on updating new things related...
Phnom Penh, Cambodia – February 13, 2025 – In a significant move to enhance Cambodia's digital infrastructure, Nokia and Cellcard...