=== POS Terminals for Stripe ===
Contributors: davidvidovic
Tags: stripe, pos, payments, terminal, woocommerce
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 7.1
Requires PHP: 8.0
Stable tag: 1.0.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Accept in-person payments with Stripe Terminal right from your WordPress dashboard. Beautiful, modern, and incredibly easy to use.

== Description ==

Accept in-person payments with Stripe Terminal right from your WordPress dashboard. Beautiful, modern, and incredibly easy to use.

= Why Choose This Plugin? =

**Beautiful & Modern Interface**
- Clean, professional design that looks great on any screen
- Intuitive layout that feels natural to use
- Real-time visual feedback for every action
- No clutter, just what you need to process payments

**Simple Setup, Quick Start**
- Get started in minutes, not hours
- Just add your Stripe credentials and you're ready
- Automatically finds your Stripe card readers
- No complicated configuration or technical knowledge needed

**Effortless Payment Processing**
- Search and add products with ease
- Visual 4-step progress bar shows exactly where you are
- Click on any step to see detailed payment information
- Know instantly when a payment is complete

**Professional & Reliable**
- Built on Stripe's trusted Terminal SDK
- Automatic order creation in WooCommerce
- Full transaction history and tracking
- Secure, encrypted payment processing

**Works Everywhere**
- Responsive design looks perfect on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- Process payments from anywhere in your store
- Compatible with all Stripe Terminal readers

= Key Features =

**Smart Product Search** - Quickly find and add products from your WooCommerce store
**Live Payment Tracking** - Interactive progress bar with 4 clear steps: Create → Process → Customer → Complete
**Flexible Tax Options** - Enable/disable tax and set custom rates
**Multi-Currency Support** - Accept payments in multiple currencies
**Auto-Discovery** - Finds your Stripe readers automatically
**Order Management** - Creates WooCommerce orders automatically
**Payment Notes** - Add custom notes to each transaction
**Real-Time Updates** - See payment status updates as they happen
**Clean Receipts** - Professional receipt-style displays for every step

= Requirements =

- WordPress 6.0 or higher
- WooCommerce 3.0 or higher
- PHP 8.0 or higher
- Active Stripe account with Terminal access
- SSL certificate (required for live payments)

= Perfect For =

- Retail stores accepting in-person payments
- Pop-up shops and markets
- Restaurants and cafes
- Service businesses with physical locations
- Anyone using WooCommerce who wants modern card payments

== Installation ==

= Quick Start Guide =

**1. Install & Activate**
- Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/pos-terminals-integration-for-stripe` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
- Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
- You'll see "Stripe Terminals" in your admin menu

**2. Add Your Stripe Details**
- Go to Stripe Terminals > Settings
- Paste your Stripe API Key (from your Stripe dashboard)
- Add your Terminal Location ID
- Save your settings

**3. Start Accepting Payments**
- Go to Stripe Terminals > POS
- Click "Discover Terminals" to find your card reader
- Select your reader from the list
- Search for products, add them to cart
- Click "Create & Process Payment"
- Customer taps/inserts their card
- Done! Order created automatically

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How does the payment process work? =

**The Modern Payment Experience**

1. **Create Payment** - Add products to cart, system creates the payment
2. **Processing** - Payment sent to your Stripe reader
3. **Awaiting Customer** - Customer presents their card for payment
4. **Complete** - Payment processed, order created, you're done!

Each step shows you exactly what's happening with clear visuals and helpful information. Click on any completed step to see the details again.

= What do I need to get started? =

You need an active Stripe account with Terminal access, a supported Stripe card reader, and an SSL certificate for your WordPress site (required for live payments).

= Does this work with WooCommerce? =

Yes! The plugin automatically creates WooCommerce orders when payments are completed, so all your sales are tracked in your store.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.1 =
* Tested and confirmed compatibility with WordPress 7.1

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* Beautiful, modern payment interface
* Smart product search and cart management
* 4-step visual payment progress tracking
* Automatic Stripe Terminal reader discovery
* Flexible tax configuration
* Multi-currency support
* Automatic WooCommerce order creation
* Real-time payment status updates

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.1 =
Compatibility update for WordPress 7.1.

= 1.0.0 =
First release! Install now and start accepting payments in minutes.
