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December 30, 2024

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* Action Required
* Shopify App Store

# Updates effective December 30 to our Partner Program Agreement and API License and Terms of Use

EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 30, 2024 **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 maintaining the security and integrity of products and services offered on our platform.

These changes come into effect as of today, December 30, 2024. Updates to Theme Revenue Share are effective January 1, 2025.

Continued use of Shopify services on or after Monday, December 30, 2024 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).