=== Clip Transparent Checkout ===
Contributors: Clip
Tags: woocommerce, payment, clip, mexico, credit-card, debit-card, transparent-checkout, payment-gateway
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.0
Stable tag: 2.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Accept all local Mexican and international card payments with Clip (Credit, Debit, Vale cards, Months without interest, Visa, MC, AMEX, Discover, Diners Club, Si Vale, Edenred, Carnet and more).

== Description ==

Clip Transparent Checkout is a WooCommerce payment gateway plugin that allows you to accept payments from Mexican and international credit and debit cards through Clip's secure payment platform.

= Key Features =

* **Transparent Checkout**: Seamless payment experience without redirecting customers away from your store
* **Multiple Payment Methods**: Accept credit cards, debit cards, and various Mexican payment methods
* **International Support**: Process international cards (when enabled)
* **Months Without Interest**: Support for installment payments
* **Secure Processing**: PCI DSS compliant payment processing
* **Real-time Validation**: Instant payment validation and confirmation
* **Refund Support**: Full refund capabilities through WooCommerce admin
* **3D Secure Support**: Enhanced security with 3D Secure authentication
* **Multi-language**: Spanish and English language support
* **Theme Customization**: Multiple theme options for the payment form

= Supported Payment Methods =

* Credit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club)
* Debit Cards
* Vale Cards
* Si Vale
* Edenred
* Carnet
* Months Without Interest (MSI)
* Months With Interest (MCI)

= Requirements =

* WooCommerce 5.4.1 or higher
* PHP 7.0 or higher
* Valid Clip merchant account
* SSL certificate (required for live payments)

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/clip-transparent-checkout` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress
3. Use the WooCommerce > Settings > Payments > Clip Transparent Checkout settings page to configure the plugin
4. Enter your Clip API credentials (API Key and API Secret)
5. Configure your preferred settings and save changes

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need a Clip merchant account? =

Yes, you need a valid Clip merchant account to use this plugin. You can register at [Clip Developer Dashboard](https://dashboard.developer.clip.mx/).

= Is this plugin secure? =

Yes, the plugin follows WordPress security best practices and uses Clip's secure payment processing infrastructure. All sensitive data is handled securely and never stored on your server.

= Can I process international cards? =

Yes, international card processing can be enabled through your Clip merchant account settings. Contact Clip support to enable this feature.

= Do I need an SSL certificate? =

Yes, an SSL certificate is required for live payments to ensure secure data transmission.

= Can I customize the payment form appearance? =

Yes, the plugin offers multiple theme options (Default, Dark, Eco) and supports custom styling.

== Screenshots ==

1. Payment gateway configuration screen
2. Payment form with credit card fields
3. 3D Secure authentication screen
4. Order confirmation with payment details

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.14 =
* Initial release
* Transparent checkout implementation
* Support for multiple payment methods
* 3D Secure authentication
* Refund functionality
* Multi-language support

== Third-Party Services ==

This plugin integrates with the following third-party services:

= Clip Payment Platform =

**Purpose**: Payment processing and transaction management
**Data Transmitted**: 
* Order information (amount, currency, description)
* Customer information (name, email, billing address)
* Payment method details (card information is tokenized)
* Transaction status and results

**When Data is Sent**:
* During payment processing
* For refund requests
* For transaction status verification

**Privacy Policy**: [Clip Privacy Policy](https://clip.mx/privacy-policy)
**Terms of Service**: [Clip Terms of Service](https://clip.mx/terms-of-service)

= Datadog (Optional) =

**Purpose**: Performance monitoring and error tracking
**Data Transmitted**:
* Plugin performance metrics
* Error logs and debugging information
* Usage statistics (anonymized)

**When Data is Sent**:
* When errors occur (if logging is enabled)
* During performance monitoring
* For debugging purposes

**Privacy Policy**: [Datadog Privacy Policy](https://www.datadoghq.com/legal/privacy/)
**Terms of Service**: [Datadog Terms of Service](https://www.datadoghq.com/legal/terms-and-conditions/)

= Data Handling Notice =

* All payment data is processed securely through Clip's PCI DSS compliant infrastructure
* No sensitive payment information is stored on your WordPress server
* Customer data is only transmitted to Clip for payment processing purposes
* Optional logging data is anonymized and used only for debugging and performance monitoring

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.14 =
Initial release of Clip Transparent Checkout plugin.

== Support ==

For support, please contact:
* Plugin Support: [Conexa Support](https://conexa.ai/support)
* Clip Support: [Clip Developer Support](https://dashboard.developer.clip.mx/support)

== Privacy Policy ==

This plugin processes payment information through Clip's secure payment platform. Please review Clip's privacy policy for details on how your customers' payment data is handled.

For more information about data handling, see the Third-Party Services section above.
