=== Verified Origin Lite ===
Contributors: verifiedorigin
Tags: trust, authenticity, website trust, trust badge, business transparency
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 2.3.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Basic WordPress trust snapshot and public Lite badge for Verified Origin.

== Description ==

Verified Origin Lite gives a WordPress website owner a simple local trust snapshot and a public Lite badge.

The Lite plugin checks basic WordPress trust markers such as HTTPS, privacy policy presence, contact route, published page depth and public website identity. It also shows clear next-step advice and explains what the full Verified Origin Pro review unlocks.

Lite is intentionally cautious. It does not claim to verify a business, prove content originality, or run the full Verified Origin cloud trust engine.

Upgrade to Verified Origin Pro for:

* Trust History
* Change Monitoring
* Business Evidence Review
* Claim Review
* Full Public Trust Report
* Advanced trust diagnostics

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to `/wp-content/plugins/verified-origin-lite/`, or install through the WordPress Plugins screen.
2. Activate Verified Origin Lite.
3. Go to VO Lite in the WordPress admin menu.
4. Review the Basic Trust Snapshot.
5. Add the shortcode `[verified_origin_lite_badge]` where required, or enable the floating badge in settings.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does Lite run the full Verified Origin trust engine? =

No. Lite runs simple local WordPress checks only. Pro unlocks the full trust review, monitoring and public reporting features.

= Does the Lite badge prove that a business is verified? =

No. The Lite badge is a basic website trust snapshot. It should not be presented as legal, financial, identity or business verification.

= Can I hide the floating badge? =

Yes. Go to VO Lite > Settings and disable the floating badge.

= Can I use a shortcode instead? =

Yes. Use `[verified_origin_lite_badge]`.

== Changelog ==

= 2.0.0 =
* Expanded Lite dashboard.
* Added clearer trust marker advice.
* Added stronger Pro upgrade pathway.
* Improved public badge wording.
* Floating badge now respects pass threshold.
* Added checkout, cart, account and dashboard suppression rules.

= 1.0.7 =
* Previous approved Lite release.
