Anyone with Google Play Console has the ability to add a seemingly infinite number of users and connect users and apps through permissions and I do that.
You need a Gmail address which you can add here. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wQiKmP9R2PTmZQe_1ZAp3KCv9M8_d9nlqoLsLot2M-I/edit You will automatically receive an E-Mail from Google when you have been added to the Google Play Developer Console.
Please do not upload anything that violates Google's conditions, as I could lose my account without compensation. Since my personal information is stored and would have to be re-entered for a new account (which is then no longer possible), I have to sporadically check whether you are uploading apps or submissions that Google considers harmful. Please do not abuse this!
Google has illegally introduced a "12-tester-rule" for all non-business accounts. This applies to all accounts registered in the Play Console since November 13, 2023. Creating a business account involves significantly more effort. The "12-tester-rule" states that you must have at least 12 testers for 14 days for every app to be approved on the Play Store.
In practice, however, people with 95 testers have been rejected. The trick is to get at least three releases out within two weeks, regardless of whether you've made any changes. Otherwise, you can try for months without getting the app through. Incidentally, this isn't described anywhere at Google and is only public thanks to the founder of the "Tester Community".
This violates Article 102 of the TFEU, § 19 and § 33 of the Act against Restraints of Competition (GWB) under German law. Those affected are entitled to sue for an injunction under German law.
The German Federal Cartel Office also considers it a violation, but has refrained from taking action due to a lack of staff. The EU Commission has been informed and stated that it will "include it in its monitoring of Alphabet."
They could theoretically impose fines of 10% of annual turnover each year and 20% for repeat offenses. Apparently they could even break up Alphabet. Whoever believes it
A class action lawsuit might also be possible, and the Testers Community could be a target group for this. Warning letters are also conceivable.
In Germany, the consumer protection agency has the right to bring class action lawsuits and could potentially take action against this. However, a briefing from the consumer protection agency has not yet been begun.
Unfortunately, I'm not a lawyer and can't assess the risk of mass countersuits, abuse of rights by Alphabet, protracted proceedings, and associated costs for a civil / injunction action. If you're a lawyer, please take action, regardless of your country!
If you offer your app for a fee, you can do so here without having to pay anything first, like with Google. However, only one bank account can be registered, and fees apply in my country and bank. This amounts to €1 for each deposit and withdrawal plus 30% fees (including Google). If you wish, I will transfer amounts of €10 net (€14.23 gross) or more via PayPal. You are responsible for paying taxes.