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July 16, 2025

# Updates effective July 16 to our Partner Program Agreement and API License and Terms of Use

DateJuly 16, 2025

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EFFECTIVE Wednesday, July 16, 2025 ACTION REQUIRED

We've made changes to our [Partner Program Agreement](https://www.shopify.ca/partners/terms?shpxid=823b80d5-C747-48F6-6CF0-832254EC6F4B) and [API License and Terms of Use](https://www.shopify.com/legal/api-terms?shpxid=823b80d5-C747-48F6-6CF0-832254EC6F4B). These updates include terms that are intended to support the growth of Shopify Partners and Merchants, while ensuring the continued reliability and performance of our platform and its offerings.

These changes come into effect as of today, July 16 2025. Updates to Revenue Share are effective January 1, 2025.

Continued use of Shopify services on or after Wednesday, July 16, 2025 confirms that you’ve read, understood, and accepted these new terms.

For more information and frequently asked questions, please visit the [Shopify Help Center](https://help.shopify.com/en/partners/ppa-api-faq?shpxid=823b80d5-C747-48F6-6CF0-832254EC6F4B).