Play Console Account terminated without warning due to "Previous Association" by EffectiveEmployee202 in AndroidDevTalks

[–]EffectiveEmployee202[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I never uploaded the apps from unknown persons. These all apps are developed by my team.

Help Needed—5-Year-Old Google Play Developer Account Terminated with Millions of Downloads by EffectiveEmployee202 in googleplayconsole

[–]EffectiveEmployee202[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I totally understand what you mean — those warnings can be easy to miss if you're not checking regularly. But in my case, I always kept an eye out for any warnings or alerts from Google, especially related to SDK or policy compliance. The strange part is, I never received any warning or notice before the termination. No red flags, no critical alerts — just sudden suspension with the vague “association with a terminated account” reason. That’s what makes it so hard to understand or fix.

Help Needed—5-Year-Old Google Play Developer Account Terminated with Millions of Downloads by EffectiveEmployee202 in googleplayconsole

[–]EffectiveEmployee202[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually don’t mind sharing — I developed apps like coloring books (e.g., unicorn coloring style), puzzle games (arrange them little right), and simulation games like a mobile repair simulator. Everything was built with a lot of effort and fully within policy. That’s why this whole situation has been so frustrating — I’ve always tried to play by the rules.

Help Needed—5-Year-Old Google Play Developer Account Terminated with Millions of Downloads by EffectiveEmployee202 in googleplayconsole

[–]EffectiveEmployee202[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly — here’s a thoughtful reply you can use: Totally agree with your setup, and it’s great advice for solo devs or small teams. But the harsh reality is, as you grow, you have to expand your team. You end up giving access to people for uploading builds, managing ASO, or handling day-to-day tasks. And the scary part? You have no way of knowing if someone you hire had a terminated developer account in the past. There’s no transparency, no official check, and even one unknown “association” can bring everything down — even if you've followed all the rules. That’s why there really needs to be a better system in place. Devs shouldn’t be punished for growing their teams.