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4. Until November 1, 2027, Google is restricted from sharing revenue from the Google Play Store with any individual or organization involved in distributing Android apps, or those considering starting an Android app distribution platform or store.
5. Until November 1, 2027, Google cannot make payments, revenue sharing, or access to Google products or services conditional on an app developer launching an app first or exclusively on the Google Play Store.
6. Until November 1, 2027, Google is not allowed to condition payments, revenue sharing, or access to Google products or services on a developer not releasing an app with certain features on a third-party Android app platform that differ from the version on the Google Play Store.
7. Until November 1, 2027, Google cannot condition payments, revenue sharing, or access to products or services on agreements with OEMs or carriers to preinstall the Google Play Store at any specific location on an Android device.
9. Until November 1, 2027, Google cannot mandate the use of Google Play Billing for apps on its platform or restrict the use of alternative payment methods within apps. Developers are also allowed to inform users about other payment options, and cannot be required to base pricing on Google Play Billing usage.
10. Until November 1, 2027, Google cannot restrict developers from informing users about app availability or pricing outside the Google Play Store, nor can they stop developers from providing a link to download the app externally.
13. Within thirty days of the date of this order, the parties will recommend to the Court a three-person Technical Committee. Epic and Google will each select one member of the Technical Committee, and those two members will select the third member. After appointment by the Court, the Technical Committee will review disputes or issues relating to the technology and processes required by the preceding provisions. If the Technical Committee cannot resolve a dispute or issue, a party may ask the Court for a resolution. The Technical Committee may not extend any deadline set in this order, but may recommend that the Court accept or deny a request to extend. Each party will bear the cost of compensating their respective party-designated committee member for their work on the committee. The third member’s fees will be paid by the parties in equal share.