=== Pay to Unlock WooCommerce Paywall - Capripio ===
Contributors: capripio
Tags: woocommerce, paywall, content locker, premium content, monetize
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Sell premium parts of any post in minutes. Lock content sections and charge readers to unlock them instantly via WooCommerce.

== Description ==

**Pay to Unlock WooCommerce Paywall - Capripio** lets you lock specific sections of any post or page and charge readers to unlock them — no membership plugin needed.

Simply wrap content in the `[cppu_unlock]` shortcode or use the Gutenberg block, connect it to a WooCommerce product, and you're done. Readers pay once and instantly see the content.

This plugin is not developed by or affiliated with WooCommerce or Automattic.

= Why Pay to Unlock WooCommerce Paywall - Capripio? =

* **Simpler than memberships** — no subscriptions, no user roles, no drip systems
* **Sell premium paragraphs, code snippets, tutorials, templates, and more**
* **Guest purchases supported** — buyers don't need an account
* **Instant unlock** — no page reload after purchase

= Features =

* Unlimited locked sections per post/page
* Gutenberg block + shortcode support
* Connect each lock to a WooCommerce product
* Instant unlock after purchase
* Guest purchases via secure token (no account required)
* Four visual themes (Dark, Light, Minimal, Glass) with custom button colour
* Blur/fade preview overlay with configurable word count
* Purchase validation (buyers never pay twice)
* Unlock & conversion analytics

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `capripio-paywall-unlock` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress
3. Ensure WooCommerce is installed and active
4. Create a WooCommerce product for the content you want to sell
5. Add a locked section using the Gutenberg block or shortcode:

`[cppu_unlock product_id="123" key="my-section"]Your premium content here.[/cppu_unlock]`

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does the buyer need a WordPress account? =

No. Guest purchases are fully supported using secure unlock tokens stored in a cookie.

= What happens if a buyer requests a refund? =

Access is not automatically revoked on refund. You can manually delete the unlock record from the database if needed.

= Does this work with the block editor? =

Yes. A dedicated Gutenberg block is included alongside shortcode support.

= Is this plugin affiliated with WooCommerce or Automattic? =

No. This is an independent plugin that integrates with WooCommerce. WooCommerce is a trademark of Automattic.

== Screenshots ==

1. A locked content section with blur overlay and unlock button
2. Shortcode usage in the Classic Editor
3. Gutenberg block in the block editor
4. Admin settings page with theme picker and live preview

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release.
