Glossary

This document is to declare definitions of Oten developer portal and Oten Store

Standardized list of definitions ensuring consistent understanding across project teams.

(*) features are on the way

Term	Definition	Applied To
Oten ecosystem	The centralized ecosystem that connects developers, administrators, and end-users to create, publish, and consume applications through integrated portals.	All modules
Developer portal (Dev portal)	Portal where developers register, build, test, manage, and publish applications to the Oten Store and others*.	Developers
Store	The public-facing portal where users (business or personal) browse, subscribe, and applications access entry point published on the platform.	End-users
Oten admin	Portal where platform administrators manage developer activities, app approvals, Store configuration, and system policies. The dedicated team member responsible for the applications approval, app management, configuration and technical operation of the entire Oten ecosystem.	Oten internal Admin
App	A software product created by a developer or organization and published on the Oten Store and the others	All
App publishing	The process by which a developer submits an app for admin review and approval before it becomes visible on the Store.	Developers, Admins
App unpublishing	The process by which a developer requests to remove an app from the marketplace, subject to admin approval.	Developers, Admins
App suspension	Temporary removal or disabling of an app due to violations or required evidence.	Admins
App banning	Permanent removal of an app that violates platform policies or legal standards.	Admins
App version	A specific release iteration of an app that may include new features, fixes, or updates.	Developers, Admins, End-users
App details page	The page showing all app-related information including general info, pricing, versions, and reviews.	All
App analytics *	Metrics showing app performance, user subscriptions, and usage statistics.	Developers, Admins
App resource & security	Configuration section where developers manage app permissions, APIs, scopes, OAuth settings, and integrations.	Developers
App pricing plan*	Pricing model defining how users are charged (Free, Subscription, One-Time Purchase).	Developers, Admins
App subscription	Agreement where a user or workspace subscribes to use a specific app under defined pricing and terms.	End-users, Organization/ Workspace Admins
Personal account	Individual user account type managed by the Identity ecosystem (IDP), allowing direct developer onboarding after developer role assignment.	Developers
Business account	Organizational account type where developer role assignment requires admin authorization.	Developers, Admins
Developer role	A permission role allowing a user to create and publish apps on the Developer portal.	Developers
Organization admin (Org admin)	A business account user who manages enable/disable app status to subscription permissions within an organization.	Business accounts
Workspace admin (Ws admin)	A sub-unit under a Org admin account in business hierarchy where apps and subscriptions are managed at the workspace level. As well as role and permission assignment for a subscribed app.	Business accounts
Workspace member (Ws member)	A member of a certain workspace or multiple workspace under one org, which allows to perform relevant actions on Oten portals after assigned roles by ws admin.	Business accounts
Subscription management	Module allowing end-users to view, manage, renew, or cancel their app subscriptions.	End-users
Consent policy	User agreement that must be accepted before using or subscribing to an app.	Developers, End-users
Terms & conditions (T&C)	Legal agreement defining the rights and obligations between the developer and platform.	Developers, Admins
Notification center (noti center)*	Centralized hub where users (developers, admins, end-users) view system notifications (e.g., app approval, payout, policy update).	All
Payout*	Process where the platform transfers app revenue to developers after fees or thresholds.	Developers, Admins
Payout log*	Record of completed, pending, or rejected payout transactions.	Developers, Admins
Payment gateway*	Third-party service (e.g. Stripe, PayPal) that processes app payments and subscriptions.	Admins, Developers
Billing report*	A report summarizing app revenue, transaction volume, and payouts within a defined period.	Developers, Admins, End-users
Invoice & tax report*	Documents generated for payment verification and compliance purposes.	Developers, Admins
Testing environment (sandbox)*	A controlled environment where developers test apps before publishing.	Developers
Mock data	Sample or simulated data used for testing apps in sandbox environments.	Developers
Integration settings	Configurations where developers connect their apps with APIs, SDKs, or event systems.	Developers
Documentation	Area providing integration guides, API references, and tutorials for developers.	Developers, Admins
Support ticket*	A submitted request for technical help or issue reporting within the developer portal.	Developers
Live chat*	Real-time support feature enabling developers to contact the support team.	Developers, Admins
Content page	Dynamic section for displaying introduction, policy, or FAQ content across portals.	Admins, Tech team
Category configuration	Admin setting to define available app categories for marketplace classification.	Admins
Tag configuration	Admin setting to define metadata tags for app discovery and filtering.	Admins
Localization	Platform feature enabling display and operations in multiple languages or regions.	All
Audit log*	Historical record of user actions (developer updates, admin approvals, app changes).	Admins
Usage tracking*	System that monitors app installations, API usage, and customer engagement.	Admins
Authentication	The process of verifying user identity via IDP before accessing any portal.	All
IAM (Identity & access management)	Module responsible for role and permission assignment (developer, admin, workspace member).	Admins
Dashboard*	The homepage view summarizing main KPIs, announcements, and quick links for each portal.	Developers, Admins
App lifecycle	The full process from app creation → testing → submission → approval → publication	Developers, Admins
Ban developer / workspace*	Administrative action to block developers or workspaces that violate policies.	Admins
System onfiguration	Technical setup for banners, content, categories, tags, policies, and environment variables.	Admins, Tech team