I am currently in the process of publishing my open-source application FileBot (registered as FileBot with the API) on the Mac AppStore. As a method funding the project I plan on publishing FileBot as paid application (which is the same as the free version that can be downloaded on SourceForge.net minus the code-signing and sandboxing).
Now what is OpenSubtitles stance on "commercial" usage of the OpenSubtitles API? I suppose I need official permission from OpenSubtitles that I am allowed, maybe this project specifically, or all apps in general, to freely use the API even in commercial software.
Here's the original message for context:
Let me know what you think, and see if we can work out some agreement.5.5
The app contains copyrighted materials, namely downloading subtitles (screenshot2) that may infringe on rights owned by third-parties.
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Please provide documentary evidence that you have the rights to use this content to ensure compliance with the Mac Developer Program License Agreement. Once Legal has reviewed your documentation and confirms its validity, we will proceed with your application review. Be aware that while your iTunes Connect Application State is displayed as Rejected, it is not necessary to upload a new binary in this particular case. However, if your application is not in compliance, and you are able to make the necessary changes, we encourage you to do so and resubmit your binary for review.
Cheers,
Reinhard