=== SimplyConf ===
Contributors: kevonadonis
Tags: conference, academic, abstracts, peer-review, submissions
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 1.0.4
Requires PHP: 7.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Manage academic conferences from your WordPress dashboard. Handle abstract submissions, peer reviews, custom fields, and more.

== Description ==

SimplyConf is a comprehensive conference management system built for WordPress. It provides everything you need to run an academic conference — from accepting abstract submissions to managing peer reviews and building event schedules.

**Core Features (Free):**

* **Event Management** — Create and manage multiple conference events with configurable settings
* **Abstract Submissions** — Accept abstracts via a guided wizard or single-page form with custom fields, file attachments, and co-authors
* **Track Management** — Organize submissions into tracks with configurable submission types
* **Custom Fields** — 25+ field types with conditional logic, admin-only and frontend-only options
* **Status Workflows** — Dynamic, configurable status system per event (not hardcoded)
* **User Roles** — Event-scoped roles: author, reviewer, track chair, viewer
* **Frontend Dashboard** — Shortcode-based author portal for submissions and profile management
* **Registration Portal** — Shortcode-based registration with customizable fields
* **Internationalization** — Fully translatable with included translation tooling

**Premium Add-ons:**

Extend SimplyConf with premium add-ons available at [simplyconf.com](https://simplyconf.com):

* **Reviews** — Peer review assignments, blind review, track chair management
* **Emails** — Automated email templates, notifications, bulk messaging, reviewer reminders
* **Payments** — Stripe integration, registration types, discount codes, invoicing
* **Schedules** — Visual schedule builder, multi-track sessions, room management
* **Exports** — CSV exports, PDF abstract book generation, conference program PDFs

== External Services ==

= Google reCAPTCHA =

SimplyConf optionally supports Google reCAPTCHA v3 to protect the frontend login and registration forms against automated abuse. This feature is disabled by default and is only activated when a site administrator explicitly enters their reCAPTCHA site key and secret key in the event settings.

When reCAPTCHA is enabled, the following data is sent to Google's servers during a login or registration attempt:

* The reCAPTCHA response token generated by the visitor's browser.
* The visitor's IP address (sent as `remoteip` to assist Google's scoring).
* The plugin's reCAPTCHA secret key (sent server-side only, never exposed to the browser).

No data is sent to Google unless reCAPTCHA has been explicitly enabled by the site administrator.

* Service: Google reCAPTCHA (provided by Google LLC)
* Terms of Service: https://policies.google.com/terms
* Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
* API endpoint called: https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api/siteverify

== Source Code ==

The full, human-readable source code for SimplyConf is included in the plugin package itself.

SimplyConf is built using React and webpack. The compiled files in the `dist/` directory are generated from source files located in the `src/` directory. The complete human-readable source code — including all React components, Redux state, and build configuration — ships inside the plugin under `src/`, `webpack.config.js`, and `package.json`.

Third-party libraries bundled in `dist/` include Redux Toolkit, React, React-DOM, and Ant Design, all of which are open-source packages available on npm.

To reproduce the compiled `dist/` files from source:

1. Ensure Node.js (v18+) and npm are installed.
2. From the plugin root directory, run:

    npm install
    npm run build:skip-lint

The `npm run build:skip-lint` command runs webpack in production mode, which minifies output and sets `process.env.NODE_ENV = "production"` to strip all development-only code paths.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `simplyconf` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Navigate to **SimplyConf** in the admin sidebar to create your first event
4. Use the `[simplyconf]` shortcode on a page for the frontend author dashboard
5. Use the `[simplyconf_register]` shortcode on a page for the registration portal

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I customize the submission form? =

Yes. SimplyConf includes 25+ custom field types with conditional logic. You can create admin-only fields, frontend-only fields, or fields visible in both contexts.

= How do peer reviews work? =

The core plugin provides the infrastructure for reviews. For full peer review functionality including reviewer assignments, blind review modes, and track chair management, use the Reviews add-on.

= Can I accept payments for registrations? =

Yes, with the Payments add-on. It supports Stripe integration, multiple registration types, discount codes, and invoice generation.

= Is there a hosted version? =

Yes. Visit [simplyconf.com](https://simplyconf.com) for the managed hosted version where we handle hosting, updates, and maintenance for you.

== Screenshots ==

1. Admin dashboard with event overview and key metrics
2. Abstract management with custom fields, tracks, and statuses
3. Schedule builder with multi-track support
4. Export options for CSV, PDF abstract books, and conference programs

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.4 - 2026-07-07 =
* Feature - Abstract title and text can now be limited by word count or character count. Organizers choose the unit under Abstract Settings ("Count Mode") and set separate limits for the title and the text. New events default to word-based limits (20-word title). Live counters under each field show the running count and turn red when the limit is exceeded.
* Improvement - Renamed the "Abstract Description" field to "Abstract Text" throughout the submission forms and settings for clearer wording.
* Fix - Event submission and review deadlines were not saved when editing an existing event (they saved correctly on creation). Editing an event now persists both deadlines, including clearing a date.
* Fix - Editing an event could silently drop several fields (registration-fee toggle and address fields such as street, state/province, and postal code). The event update now saves the full set of event fields consistently.

= 1.0.3 - 2026-07-07 =
* Fix - Frontend abstract submissions could fail with a "Sorry, you are not allowed to do that" error that bounced authors back to the dashboard. The settings the submission form needs are now readable by any logged-in author (secret keys such as reCAPTCHA keys remain protected).
* Fix - Logins were rejected with "Invalid security code" on sites running third-party captcha or security plugins (Jetpack, Wordfence, Loginizer, etc.). SimplyConf's REST login now correctly bypasses those form-only captcha checks.
* Fix - The "Create one" registration link no longer failed to appear on the login page when registration was enabled, and it is now styled so the link itself is the clickable call to action.
* Fix - The admin Custom Fields list incorrectly showed every field's Required / Show columns as "Yes" regardless of the stored value.
* Improvement - The Submit button now shows a loading spinner and is disabled while a submission is processing, giving clear feedback and preventing accidental double-submission.

= 1.0.2 - 2026-07-06 =
* Fix - The abstract action menu (View/Edit/Delete) could render with invisible text on some host themes that force light button colors. Its colors are now enforced so it stays readable regardless of the active theme, and it also opens on click/tap (not hover only).
* Improvement - Mobile responsiveness overhaul of the frontend and admin: list action headers and filters now stack and stay reachable on phones, wide data tables become stacked cards below the tablet breakpoint (no more sideways scrolling), modals fit the viewport, and touch targets are larger.
* Hardening - All popups (menus, dropdowns, selects) now render at the page root so host-theme wrappers can no longer clip them.

= 1.0.1 - 2026-07-02 =
* Fix - Default event settings are now seeded correctly on activation. The `seed/` data was missing from the packaged plugin, which caused a PHP warning ("unexpected output during activation") and left new events without their default settings.
* Hardening - The settings seeder now fails gracefully if the seed file is unavailable.

= 1.0.0 - 2026-07-01 =
* Initial release
* Event management with configurable settings
* Abstract submission system with wizard and single-page modes
* Track management with submission types
* 25+ custom field types with conditional logic
* Dynamic status workflow system
* Event-scoped user roles
* Frontend author dashboard via shortcode
* Registration portal via shortcode
* Full REST API
* WordPress Multisite support
* Internationalization support

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.3 =
Fixes abstract submissions failing for authors, logins blocked by third-party captcha plugins, the missing registration link, and incorrect Required flags in the admin custom fields list. Recommended for all users.

= 1.0.1 =
Fixes default settings not being seeded on activation (and the related activation warning). Recommended for all users.

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of SimplyConf.
