=== Catalog Mode for SureCart ===
Contributors: sureplugins
Tags: surecart, catalog, ecommerce, price hiding
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Turn your SureCart store into a product catalog by hiding prices and purchase options.

== Description ==

**Catalog Mode for SureCart** transforms your SureCart-powered store into a beautiful product catalog. Perfect for businesses that want to showcase their products without enabling direct purchases through the website.

Whether you're launching a new product line, managing inventory before going live, or simply want to use your site as a showroom, this plugin gives you complete control over what your customers see.

= Key Features =

* **Enable/Disable Catalog Mode** - Turn catalog mode on or off with a single toggle
* **Hide Product Prices** - Remove pricing information from product pages and listings
* **Hide Buy Buttons** - Disable the "Add to Cart" and purchase buttons
* **Hide Quantity Fields** - Remove quantity selectors from products
* **Disable Cart Functionality** - Hide or disable the shopping cart entirely
* **Disable Checkout** - Prevent customers from completing purchases
* **Easy Configuration** - Simple, intuitive settings panel for all options
* **Granular Controls** - Toggle each feature independently to suit your needs

= Use Cases =

* **Pre-Launch Catalogs** - Showcase your products before you're ready to sell
* **B2B Product Displays** - Display catalogs for wholesale or business inquiries
* **Showroom Mode** - Use your store as a product catalog for reference
* **Inventory Management** - Take products offline temporarily without deleting them
* **Portfolio Display** - Show off your product range without e-commerce functionality

= Requirements =

This plugin requires SureCart to be installed and activated on your WordPress site. SureCart is a modern, lightweight e-commerce solution built specifically for WordPress.

[Get SureCart →](https://surecart.com)

= Settings =

Once activated, navigate to **SurePlugins > Catalog Settings** in your WordPress admin to configure:

- Enable/Disable Catalog Mode
- Hide Product Price
- Hide Buy Button
- Hide Quantity Field
- Disable Cart
- Disable Checkout

Each feature can be toggled independently, giving you complete flexibility in customizing the catalog experience.

= Developer Friendly =

This plugin is built with clean, secure code following WordPress standards:
- Proper sanitization and escaping of all output
- Security nonce verification for form submissions
- Comprehensive input validation
- Follows WordPress coding standards
- Extensible architecture with hooks and filters

== Installation ==

1. Download the plugin and upload it to your `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress
3. Navigate to **SurePlugins > Catalog Mode** to configure
4. Toggle the options you want to enable

Alternatively, search for "Catalog Mode for SureCart" in the WordPress Plugin Directory and install directly from your WordPress dashboard.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need SureCart to use this plugin? =
Yes, this plugin is designed specifically for SureCart-powered stores. SureCart must be installed and activated for this plugin to function.

= Can I hide prices but still show the buy button? =
Yes! Each setting is independent. You can toggle any feature on or off individually to match your specific needs.

= Will hiding the cart affect existing customer carts? =
The cart is hidden from display, but existing customers may still be able to access it directly. Use the "Disable Checkout" option to prevent purchases completely.

= Can I use this plugin temporarily? =
Absolutely! Toggle any feature on or off at any time. Your changes take effect immediately.

= Is this plugin secure? =
Yes. The plugin follows WordPress security best practices including proper input sanitization, output escaping, and nonce verification for all form submissions.

= Can I customize which products show the catalog mode? =
Currently, catalog mode applies to all products. We're exploring per-product controls in future updates.

= What happens when I disable the plugin? =
All hidden elements will reappear, and all functionality will be restored to normal. No data is deleted.

== Screenshots ==

1. **Catalog Settings Panel** - Clean, intuitive settings interface
2. **General Settings** - Toggle all catalog mode features on/off
3. **Product Display** - Example of catalog mode in action (prices and buttons hidden)
4. **Admin Menu** - Easy access to settings from WordPress admin

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 - March 17, 2026 =
* Initial release
* Enable/Disable Catalog Mode functionality
* Hide product prices
* Hide buy buttons and quantity fields
* Disable cart and checkout
* Comprehensive settings panel
* Full WordPress security compliance

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of Catalog Mode for SureCart. Requires SureCart to be installed.

== Privacy ==

This plugin does not collect, store, or transmit any user data. All settings are stored locally on your WordPress site.

== License ==

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. For details, see:
[GPLv2 License](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html)

== Credits ==

Built by [SurePlugins](https://sureplugins.com)

Made for [SureCart](https://surecart.com)

== Support ==

For support, documentation, and feature requests, visit:
[SurePlugins Support](https://sureplugins.com/docs/catalog-mode)