Hi, I'm the founder of a small independent mobile app company based in Istanbul, Turkey. I'm sharing this because I'm trying to understand whether anyone else has experienced something similar and whether there are any realistic paths forward after a final Apple Developer Program termination. In April 2026, our app received several App Review rejections. We addressed the issues raised by Apple and submitted updated versions of the app as requested. On April 27, 2026, we received a Pending Termination Notice alleging App Review circumvention. We submitted a formal appeal on April 28 and followed up with additional information and documentation on May 15. On June 2, Apple informed us that our appeal was insufficient and that our membership would be terminated. What caught my attention was that the same communication also stated that submitting a reinstatement request could potentially lead to reconsideration. I took that seriously. We immediately shifted our focus toward a complete compliance review of the app, brought in outside assistance, and reviewed everything we could think of: app metadata, screenshots and marketing assets, user flows, source code, business logic, and third-party integrations. The changes were not cosmetic. Entire features were removed, workflows were redesigned, and significant parts of the application's architecture were revised. Our goal was to address every concern we could identify and submit a comprehensive reinstatement request. Then, on June 6, before we were able to complete and submit that request, we received the final termination notice. To be clear, I'm not claiming Apple made the wrong decision, nor am I posting this to generate outrage. What I found difficult to understand was being told that reinstatement could be considered, investing significant time and resources into preparing that submission, and then receiving a final termination before having the opportunity to submit it. For context: We never used external payment systems. We never purchased or manipulated ratings or reviews. We never distributed binaries hidden from App Review. We never intentionally attempted to deceive Apple or bypass review procedures. I'm 24 years old and this is my first company. Looking back, I can see that some of my decisions came down to inexperience. That's exactly why I took the reinstatement process seriously. I wanted to fix what I could. A few questions: Has anyone received reconsideration after a final Apple Developer Program termination? Has anyone experienced receiving a final termination while actively preparing a reinstatement request? Are there any official communication channels available once App Store Connect access has been removed? Thank you for reading. Batuhan Özdemir Founder, Liquid Apps Team ID: 7K3Z69D85W

Hi everyone, Thanks in advance to anyone who shares their experience.

Hello, I am posting here because I no longer have access to the communication channels that were previously available to discuss my developer account with Apple. My appeal was denied, but Apple informed me that I could submit a reinstatement request after addressing the concerns that had been identified. Following that communication, I spent considerable time reviewing my applications, metadata, screenshots, codebase, user flows, and business practices. Although I do not believe my account was involved in dishonest or fraudulent activity, I nevertheless made extensive changes in an effort to address any potential concerns Apple may have had. The main difficulty is that the specific conduct that led to the termination decision was never clearly explained to me. Apple cited Section 3.2(f) and provided examples of prohibited behavior, but did not identify which specific action or activity was associated with my account. As a result, I was left attempting to correct every possible issue without understanding what the actual concern was. In addition, throughout my participation in the Apple Developer Program, I had never previously encountered a notice, suspension, or similar action of this nature. This made it even more difficult for me to understand what specific issue Apple believed had occurred and how best to address it. While I was still implementing changes and preparing what I believed would be a reinstatement submission, I received a termination notice. Since the termination, I have lost access to the Contact Us page and the communication channels that were previously available to me. I would therefore appreciate guidance from Apple or from developers who may have experienced a similar situation: How is a developer expected to submit a reinstatement request after termination if the Contact Us page is no longer accessible? Is there an alternative channel through which reinstatement requests can be submitted? Has anyone successfully submitted a reinstatement request after account termination and received a review? I am not asking Apple to reverse its decision through this forum. I am simply trying to understand how a developer is expected to submit a reinstatement request after termination when the previously available communication channels are no longer accessible. Thank you for your time.