The full, canonical Developer Policy is hosted at the Discord Help Center. Read it at Discord Developer Policy.
Key obligations
The Developer Policy covers several categories of requirements. The following is a summary — always refer to the full policy linked above for the authoritative text.Data and privacy
- Only collect and use user data that is necessary for your app to function.
- Clearly disclose your data practices in a Privacy Policy linked in your app’s Developer Portal settings.
- Do not sell, transfer, or license user data to third parties without explicit user consent.
- Delete user data upon request and when your app no longer needs it.
- Follow applicable data protection laws, including GDPR where applicable.
App behavior
- Your app must behave in a way that is consistent with what you represent to Discord and your users.
- Do not use the API to spam, harass, or harm users or servers.
- Do not circumvent or abuse rate limits, authentication systems, or other platform safeguards.
- Do not use self-bots or user accounts to automate actions.
Content standards
- Your app must not facilitate or host content that violates Discord’s Terms of Service or Community Guidelines.
- App names, descriptions, commands, and role connection metadata must not contain harmful or inappropriate language.
Monetization
- If your app uses monetization features, you must also agree to the Monetization Terms.
- You must provide users with a Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for your app.
Security
- Protect your bot token and OAuth2 credentials. Do not expose them in client-side code or public repositories.
- Report security vulnerabilities responsibly. Do not exploit them.
Acceptance
You accept the Developer Policy when you access or use the Discord API or Developer Portal. If you do not agree, you must stop using the Discord platform for development.Enforcement
Discord may suspend or terminate access to the API for violations of this policy. For serious or repeated violations, Discord may also take action against associated accounts or servers.Full policy
Read the complete, authoritative text of the Developer Policy at the Discord Help Center:Discord Developer Policy
Read the full Discord Developer Policy on the Help Center.