=== ActoSync AI Connect ===
Contributors: actosync
Tags: ai chatbot, woocommerce chatbot, customer support, live chat, ai assistant
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.1.8
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

AI-powered chatbot and customer support assistant for WooCommerce stores with automated responses, product assistance, and smart customer engagement.

== Description ==

ActoSync AI Chatbot helps WooCommerce store owners automate customer support, answer product questions, and improve customer engagement using AI-powered conversations.

The plugin connects your WooCommerce store with the ActoSync cloud platform to provide intelligent chatbot functionality directly on your website.

= Features =

* AI-powered chatbot widget
* WooCommerce product integration
* Automated customer responses
* Product recommendation assistance
* Customizable chatbot appearance
* Website chat widget embedding
* Conversation tracking
* Easy onboarding and setup
* Mobile responsive chatbot
* Real-time AI responses

= Free Features =

The free version includes:

* 1 chatbot agent
* Basic chatbot widget
* Limited monthly conversations
* WooCommerce integration
* Basic chatbot customization

Additional premium features and higher usage limits are available through the ActoSync platform.

= Premium Features =

Upgrade your ActoSync account to unlock:

* Multiple AI agents
* Advanced automation workflows
* Unlimited conversations
* Advanced analytics
* Third-party integrations
* Team collaboration tools
* White-label customization
* Priority support

= External Services =

This plugin connects to the ActoSync cloud platform to provide AI chatbot functionality.

It sends the following data to the external service:

* Website domain information
* WooCommerce product data (when enabled)
* Customer chat messages
* Chatbot configuration settings

This service is provided by:

https://actosync.com

Privacy Policy:

https://actosync.com/privacy

Terms of Service:

https://actosync.com/terms

= Requirements =

* WordPress 6.0 or higher
* PHP 7.4 or higher
* WooCommerce 7.0 or higher (recommended)
* Active ActoSync account

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/actosync-ai-connect` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the "Plugins" screen in WordPress.
3. Navigate to the ActoSync settings page in your WordPress admin dashboard.
4. Create or connect your ActoSync account.
5. Configure your chatbot settings.
6. Enable the chatbot widget on your website.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin require an ActoSync account? =

Yes. An ActoSync account is required to use the AI chatbot services.

= Is there a free version available? =

Yes. The plugin includes a free plan with limited usage and basic chatbot functionality.

= Does this plugin work with WooCommerce? =

Yes. The plugin integrates with WooCommerce to help answer customer product questions and improve store support automation.

= Can I customize the chatbot appearance? =

Yes. You can customize various chatbot settings and appearance options from the plugin settings page.

= Does the plugin store customer conversations? =

Conversation data may be processed and stored on the ActoSync platform to provide chatbot functionality and analytics.

= Is coding knowledge required? =

No. The plugin is designed for easy setup without coding knowledge.

== Screenshots ==

1. Chatbot widget on WooCommerce storefront
2. Plugin settings dashboard
3. Chatbot customization panel
4. AI conversation example
5. WooCommerce integration settings

== Changelog ==

= 1.1.8 =
* Follow-up suggestions now only use real store categories; blocks Automated Collection and Home page chips

= 1.1.7 =
* Polite no-results messaging and exclusion of Shopify "Automated Collection" from suggestion categories

= 1.1.6 =
* Block vague suggestions like "View Home page products" and rewrite chip clicks into real catalog queries
* Home/shop pages now only show suggestions tied to actual store categories

= 1.1.5 =
* Stricter suggestion filtering: no size chips without real variants, no invented categories, no description questions without product copy
* Only variable products with multiple option values are treated as having selectable sizes

= 1.1.4 =
* Catalog-aware smart suggestions based on real store categories, options, and descriptions

= 1.1.3 =
* User-friendly chat error messages instead of technical error text

= 1.1.2 =
* AI Assistant launcher icon and suggestion bubble UI improvements
* WordPress coding standards and security hardening

= 1.1.0 =
* AI Smart Shopping Suggestions engine
* Context-aware suggestion chips for product, cart, and collection pages
* Admin settings for smart suggestion behavior

= 1.0.0 =

* Initial release
* AI chatbot integration
* WooCommerce support
* Chat widget customization
* Basic analytics and conversation management

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.1.2 =
Security and coding standards improvements with AI Assistant launcher updates.

= 1.0.0 =
Initial stable release of the ActoSync AI Chatbot plugin.

== Privacy ==

ActoSync may process customer chat conversations and WooCommerce-related data through external cloud services to provide chatbot functionality.

Store owners are responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable privacy regulations in their region.

== Support ==

Documentation:
https://actosync.com/docs

Support:
https://actosync.com/support

Website:
https://actosync.com
