wraggster
June 24th, 2013, 22:30
Compensation available to US consumers affected by unauthorised IAPs made by children
Apple has revealed the details of its $100 million settlement to refund parents whose children have racked up huge costs by spending money on in-app purchases without permission.
As spotted by 9to5Mac (http://9to5mac.com/2013/06/23/apple-notifies-itunes-users-of-in-app-purchase-settlement-details-5-to-those-inappropriately-charged-under-30/), the deal is part of a settlement from a class action lawsuit against Apple, and if approved would mean US residents who are affected by unauthorised in-app purchases can receive refunds or other forms of compensation.
Claims which exceed $30 in total stand to receive a full refund in the form of iTunes Store credit, as long as the transactions took place in a single 45 day period. Parents claiming for refunds under this amount will receive $5 iTunes Store credit.
Apps affected by the settlement include games with a minimum age rating of 4+, 9+, or 12+ that offer in-app purchases. You can view a full list of qualified apps here (https://www.itunesinapppurchasesettlement.com/CAClaimForms/AIL/appSearch.aspx).
To claim, parents must submit a valid Claim Form on or before January 13th, 2014. Those who do receive compensation will not however be able to take part in any further lawsuit against Apple about the same claims and allegations from the case.
http://www.develop-online.net/news/44613/Apple-sets-aside-100m-for-in-app-purchase-refunds
Apple has revealed the details of its $100 million settlement to refund parents whose children have racked up huge costs by spending money on in-app purchases without permission.
As spotted by 9to5Mac (http://9to5mac.com/2013/06/23/apple-notifies-itunes-users-of-in-app-purchase-settlement-details-5-to-those-inappropriately-charged-under-30/), the deal is part of a settlement from a class action lawsuit against Apple, and if approved would mean US residents who are affected by unauthorised in-app purchases can receive refunds or other forms of compensation.
Claims which exceed $30 in total stand to receive a full refund in the form of iTunes Store credit, as long as the transactions took place in a single 45 day period. Parents claiming for refunds under this amount will receive $5 iTunes Store credit.
Apps affected by the settlement include games with a minimum age rating of 4+, 9+, or 12+ that offer in-app purchases. You can view a full list of qualified apps here (https://www.itunesinapppurchasesettlement.com/CAClaimForms/AIL/appSearch.aspx).
To claim, parents must submit a valid Claim Form on or before January 13th, 2014. Those who do receive compensation will not however be able to take part in any further lawsuit against Apple about the same claims and allegations from the case.
http://www.develop-online.net/news/44613/Apple-sets-aside-100m-for-in-app-purchase-refunds