# App Store Submission Checklist

## Pre-Submission Phase

### 1. App Metadata ✅/❌
- [ ] **App Name**: LifeClock
- [ ] **Subtitle**: Statistical Life Calculator  
- [ ] **Category**: Entertainment (NOT Medical)
- [ ] **Keywords**: entertainment, statistics, calculator, health, watch, lifestyle
- [ ] **Age Rating**: 17+ (Mature/Suggestive Themes)
- [ ] **Privacy Policy URL**: [Insert URL]

### 2. App Description ✅/❌
- [ ] **Medical Disclaimer Included**: ⚠️ IMPORTANT MEDICAL DISCLAIMER ⚠️
- [ ] **Entertainment Purpose Emphasized**: Multiple mentions of entertainment/educational only
- [ ] **Professional Consultation**: Directs users to healthcare professionals
- [ ] **No Medical Claims**: Avoids terms like "diagnose," "treat," "medical advice"
- [ ] **Feature List**: Clear list of app capabilities
- [ ] **Privacy Statement**: Mentions local data storage

### 3. Visual Assets ✅/❌
- [ ] **watchOS Screenshots** (5 required):
  - [ ] Main countdown display
  - [ ] Survey/questionnaire screen
  - [ ] Medical disclaimer screen
  - [ ] Privacy controls screen
  - [ ] Results/statistics screen
- [ ] **App Preview Video** (optional but recommended):
  - [ ] Shows entertainment context
  - [ ] Displays medical disclaimers
  - [ ] Demonstrates key features
- [ ] **Marketing Materials**: No medical claims in any visuals

## Technical Compliance

### 4. Code and Build ✅/❌
- [ ] **Archive Build**: No errors or warnings
- [ ] **Code Signing**: Valid distribution certificate
- [ ] **Provisioning Profile**: App Store distribution profile
- [ ] **Entitlements**: Only required entitlements (HealthKit)
- [ ] **Bundle ID**: Matches registered App ID
- [ ] **Version Number**: Semantic versioning (e.g., 1.0.0)

### 5. Privacy and Permissions ✅/❌
- [ ] **HealthKit Usage**: NSHealthShareUsageDescription in Info.plist
- [ ] **Privacy Manifest**: If using third-party libraries
- [ ] **Data Collection Disclosure**: Accurate in App Store Connect
- [ ] **Privacy Policy**: Accessible and comprehensive

### 6. Medical Disclaimer Implementation ✅/❌
- [ ] **DisclaimerView.swift**: Implemented and tested
- [ ] **Entertainment Focus**: Clear throughout app
- [ ] **No Medical Advice**: Multiple disclaimers present
- [ ] **Professional Consultation**: Encouraged in UI
- [ ] **User Consent Tracking**: Version tracking implemented
- [ ] **Mandatory Acceptance**: Cannot proceed without acceptance

### 7. Privacy Controls ✅/❌
- [ ] **PrivacyControlsView.swift**: Implemented and tested
- [ ] **Data Export**: Full export functionality working
- [ ] **Data Deletion**: Complete deletion with confirmation
- [ ] **Data Retention**: Configurable retention settings
- [ ] **Local Storage**: All data remains on device

## App Store Connect Configuration

### 8. App Information ✅/❌
- [ ] **Primary Category**: Entertainment
- [ ] **Secondary Category**: Utilities (if applicable)
- [ ] **Content Rights**: "Does not contain third-party content"
- [ ] **Age Rating Questionnaire**:
  - [ ] Mature/Suggestive Themes: YES
  - [ ] Medical/Treatment Info: NO (Important!)
  - [ ] Realistic Violence: NO
  - [ ] Simulated Gambling: NO

### 9. Pricing and Availability ✅/❌
- [ ] **Price**: Free or set price
- [ ] **Availability**: All territories or select regions
- [ ] **Release Date**: Manual release or automatic
- [ ] **Educational Discount**: If applicable

### 10. App Review Information ✅/❌
- [ ] **Contact Information**: Valid phone and email
- [ ] **Demo Account**: Not applicable (no sign-in required)
- [ ] **Review Notes**: 
```
This app is designed exclusively for entertainment and educational purposes. 
It includes comprehensive medical disclaimers and is NOT intended for medical use. 
All health data is processed locally and not transmitted to external servers.
Key compliance features:
- Multiple medical disclaimer screens
- Entertainment-only classification
- Local data processing
- Full privacy controls
- No medical advice provided
```

### 11. Version Information ✅/❌
- [ ] **Version**: 1.0.0
- [ ] **Copyright**: Current year and developer name
- [ ] **What's New**:
```
Introducing LifeClock - a statistical life expectancy calculator designed for 
entertainment purposes only. Features:
• Entertainment/educational use only
• Comprehensive medical disclaimers
• Privacy-first design with local data storage
• Full data export and deletion controls
• Beautiful watchOS interface

⚠️ Not intended for medical use - consult healthcare professionals for medical advice.
```

## Testing Verification

### 12. Functionality Tests ✅/❌
- [ ] **App Launch**: Launches without crashes
- [ ] **Medical Disclaimer Flow**: 
  - [ ] Cannot skip disclaimer
  - [ ] All sections visible
  - [ ] Acceptance tracked
- [ ] **Survey/Questionnaire**: All inputs validated
- [ ] **Calculations**: Produce reasonable results
- [ ] **Privacy Controls**:
  - [ ] Data export generates file
  - [ ] Data deletion removes all data
  - [ ] Retention settings persist
- [ ] **HealthKit Integration**:
  - [ ] Authorization request works
  - [ ] Data fetching functions
  - [ ] Graceful permission denial handling

### 13. Device Testing ✅/❌
- [ ] **Apple Watch Series 4+**: Minimum supported device
- [ ] **Different Screen Sizes**: 40mm and 44mm+ variants
- [ ] **watchOS Versions**: Minimum supported version
- [ ] **Performance**: Smooth scrolling and navigation
- [ ] **Battery Usage**: Reasonable power consumption

### 14. Edge Case Testing ✅/❌
- [ ] **No HealthKit Data**: App functions without health data
- [ ] **Permission Denied**: Graceful handling of denied permissions
- [ ] **Invalid Input**: Proper validation and error messages
- [ ] **Memory Pressure**: App handles low memory conditions
- [ ] **Background/Foreground**: State preservation working

## Submission Process

### 15. Final Review ✅/❌
- [ ] **Screenshots Review**: All screenshots appropriate and current
- [ ] **Description Review**: No medical claims, clear disclaimers
- [ ] **Build Review**: Latest build uploaded and validated
- [ ] **Metadata Review**: All information accurate
- [ ] **Compliance Review**: Medical and privacy compliance verified

### 16. Submit for Review ✅/❌
- [ ] **Build Selected**: Correct build chosen for review
- [ ] **All Information Complete**: No missing required fields
- [ ] **Review Submitted**: Submitted to Apple for review
- [ ] **Status Monitoring**: Watching for "In Review" status

## Post-Submission Monitoring

### 17. Review Status Tracking ✅/❌
- [ ] **Waiting for Review**: Normal wait time (24-48 hours)
- [ ] **In Review**: Apple is actively reviewing
- [ ] **Pending Developer Release**: Approved, ready for release
- [ ] **Ready for Sale**: Live on App Store

### 18. Rejection Response Plan ✅/❌
If rejected, follow this process:
- [ ] **Read Rejection Reason**: Understand specific issues
- [ ] **Consult Compliance Doc**: Reference implementation details
- [ ] **Prepare Response**: Address concerns with evidence
- [ ] **Common Issues**:
  - [ ] Medical classification concerns
  - [ ] Privacy policy issues
  - [ ] Age rating problems
  - [ ] Misleading content claims

## Success Metrics

### 19. Post-Launch Monitoring ✅/❌
- [ ] **App Store Reviews**: Monitor for compliance feedback
- [ ] **Crash Reports**: Address any technical issues
- [ ] **User Feedback**: Watch for misunderstanding of app purpose
- [ ] **Compliance Updates**: Keep disclaimers current with guidelines

### 20. Future Updates ✅/❌
For each update:
- [ ] **Medical Disclaimers**: Ensure still prominent
- [ ] **Privacy Controls**: Verify functionality maintained
- [ ] **Entertainment Focus**: No drift toward medical claims
- [ ] **Compliance Review**: Quick check against this list

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## Quick Reference

**App Category**: Entertainment (NOT Medical)
**Age Rating**: 17+ (Mature Themes)
**Key Message**: Entertainment and educational purposes only
**Primary Risk**: Medical classification - mitigated by disclaimers

**Emergency Contacts**:
- Developer Support: [Insert Contact]
- Privacy Questions: [Insert Contact]
- Legal/Compliance: [Insert Contact]

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**Last Updated**: September 2024
**Checklist Version**: 1.0
**For App Version**: 1.0.0