From 54de9c3dfb8ac9654b3e98d95d9a798a375274a5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: gramps Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:15:28 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] docs(decisions): Store route re-opened via an Individual developer account MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Creator ruling 2026-10-30: the Microsoft Store is the distribution target again, through an Individual (not Company) developer account — which is what made the 2026-10-22 withdrawal necessary in the first place, and why no legal entity is now required. The publisher line shows the verified individual name; distribution work stays parked until the account exists, and the site's 'coming soon to the Microsoft Store' copy is accurate again. --- docs/ai/decisions.md | 10 +++++++++- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/ai/decisions.md b/docs/ai/decisions.md index 5429b26..0e6ea6e 100644 --- a/docs/ai/decisions.md +++ b/docs/ai/decisions.md @@ -39,7 +39,15 @@ Free tier caps output at **720p30**; **$10/month** or **$400 lifetime** unlocks as marketed (breach → Microsoft may refund in full at its discretion), and **raising the price disables auto-renew** — the launch price is effectively locked for the product's life. -## Distribution — Store route withdrawn 2026-10-22 +## Distribution — Store route RE-OPENED 2026-10-30 (Individual account) + +**2026-10-30:** the Store is the route again, via a **Microsoft Individual developer account** +(not Company), so no legal entity is needed and the publisher line shows the verified individual +name. The creator will open the account; distribution work stays parked until then. The site copy +("Coming soon to the Microsoft Store") is therefore accurate again, and the 2026-10-22 +"Store is dead / direct + Steam" ruling below is superseded. + +## Superseded: Store route withdrawn 2026-10-22 - **2026-09-27 Store MSIX + Store IAP decided; 2026-10-22 withdrawn.** A brand name on the Store's *publisher* line requires a **Company** account → a registered legal entity (LLC ~$85