App Store contract problem prevents notarization?

When I upload a mac app for developer ID notarization, I get an error saying:

App Store Connect Operation Error
You must first sign the relevant contracts online (1048)

Why would App Store contracts be relevant to distribution outside the App Store?
I'm not a lawyer, but Appstore (Connect) is involved in notarization process.

So there is some logic there is a contractual agreement.

Now, it depends what's in this agreement. Have you checked ?
App Store contract problem prevents notarization?
 
 
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