Push Notification Compliance: We respect your preferences and Apple’s rules regarding push notifications. Notifications about the UniWhale beta were only sent to users of the older app version who explicitly opted in to receive updates. These notifications focused strictly on product functionality improvements and new version availability, not unsolicited marketing or promotions. This approach aligns with Apple’s push notification policy, which prohibits promotional notifications without user consent (App Review Guidelines - Apple Developer). We also provide a clear option to opt out of such updates at any time, ensuring you only receive messages you find useful.

Official Apple TestFlight Distribution: The UniWhale beta is distributed exclusively through Apple’s official TestFlight platform, which is specifically designed for beta app testing (App Review Guidelines - Apple Developer). This means that every beta build has been submitted to Apple and approved through TestFlight’s App Review process before reaching you (TestFlight - Apple Developer). We do not use any unofficial app files (IPAs) or third-party download links. The TestFlight invitation link is hosted on Apple’s domain and accessed via our official website. You can choose to tap the invitation link, which will then launch the TestFlight app (an Apple app) on your device. Nothing is installed without your knowledge and consent, and all downloads occur securely via Apple’s systems.

No In-App Download or Installation: We want to reassure you that the UniWhale app contains no built-in mechanism to download or install updates or executable code on its own. In accordance with Apple’s guidelines, apps must remain self-contained and may not install new code or alter their functionality outside of Apple’s review (App Review Guidelines - Apple Developer). UniWhale fully abides by this rule. All update or installation activity happens entirely outside of the app, initiated by you through Apple’s App Store or TestFlight. The app itself never tries to update or modify itself internally. This means any upgrade to the beta version is a voluntary action you take via Apple’s official platform, rather than an in-app process.

Commitment to Apple’s Guidelines & User Choice: In summary, our beta distribution approach has been carefully designed to follow Apple’s guidelines and protect your experience. By using only Apple-sanctioned channels (TestFlight for beta testing) and sending notifications only within Apple’s permitted uses, we avoid any form of unauthorized app distribution or unwanted messaging. This compliant method of offering early access to UniWhale’s improvements is meant to be transparent, secure, and entirely up to your choice. We are committed to giving you a chance to try new features early in a way that respects Apple’s policies and your control over what you install and receive. Thank you for trusting UniWhale as we continually improve our app within the bounds of these important guidelines.