I agree it's overbearing, but if that is the case they should consider choosing a different method to distribute their app for which they are trying to solicit

I agree it's overbearing, but if that is the case they should consider choosing a different method to distribute their app for which they are trying to solicit my money that they don't find overbearing. Mixing money and third party app distribution platforms that want a cut is complicated and if this is a serious project it would have considered this.