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August 28, 2023

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* Shopify App Store

# Updates to our Terms of Use and Partner Program Agreement

EFFECTIVE AUGUST 28, 2023 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 clarify a partner's responsibility to sync back order data when any type of data is taken off of Shopify and facilitates an order, as well as other important updates.

These changes come into effect as of today, August 28, 2023.

We encourage all developers on our platform to review and be familiar with the API License and Terms and the Partner Program Agreement, so that you understand how to build, run, and grow your app and development business on our platform.

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).