AnkiDroid: Google Play no longer allowing Open Collective donation link
Article URL: https://github.com/ankidroid/Anki-Android/issues/21656 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49520022 Points: 231 # Comments: 37
Google has discontinued accepting donations through AnkiDroid's Open Collective link on the Google Play Store. The app, which has over 10 million installs, is a free, open-source flashcard tool used in medical education and language learning. Donations to Open Collective are tax-exempt under 501(c)(6), but Google requires a different determination letter.
Despite providing this letter, Google still considers the app non-compliant with its Payment Policy. AnkiDroid developers protest the removal, as the app relies on donations for maintenance and development. The app will be removed from Google Play worldwide on September 11, except for India and Russia. Users are encouraged to submit an appeal if they believe Google's decision is incorrect.
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