=== ChatasBot – Smart Order Notifications for WooCommerce ===  
Contributors: chatasbotofficial, hamzasaleemi  
Tags: woocommerce, automation, notifications, whatsapp, chatasbot, scheduler  
Requires at least: 6.0  
Tested up to: 6.8  
Requires PHP: 7.4  
Stable tag: 1.0.0  
License: GPLv2 or later  
License URI: [https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html)  
Requires Plugins: woocommerce  

Send automated WhatsApp-style order notifications and customer messages in WooCommerce using the ChatasBot platform.

== Description ==

**ChatasBot – Smart Order Notifications for WooCommerce** allows store owners to send automated WhatsApp-style messages and order alerts directly from WooCommerce.  

Connect your store with your [ChatasBot](https://www.chatasbot.com) account to automate order confirmations, promotions, reminders, and customer communication — all from inside your WordPress dashboard.

### ✨ Key Features
- 💬 Send **instant WhatsApp-style messages** to WooCommerce customers.
- ⏰ **Schedule messages** for promotions, offers, and reminders.
- 📦 Automatically fetch **customer phone numbers** from WooCommerce orders.
- 🔐 **Secure API connection** using your ChatasBot credentials.
- 📊 View your **subscription details**, active plan, and message usage.
- 🧩 Clean, intuitive, and mobile-friendly admin interface.
- 🧠 Ideal for marketing, customer support, and engagement automation.

### 🧠 How It Works
1. Enter your **Client ID** and **API Key** in **ChatasBot → Settings**.  
2. Select phone numbers from WooCommerce orders or add them manually.  
3. Type your message and send it instantly or schedule it for later.  
4. Messages are delivered through the secure [ChatasBot API](https://www.chatasbot.com).

### 🚀 Upcoming Features
- Automatic order-status notifications (Processing, Completed, Refunded)  
- WhatsApp template and media message support  
- Message logs and analytics dashboard  
- Multi-agent message management  

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== External Service Disclosure ==

This plugin connects to the external ChatasBot service for message delivery.  
When you send or schedule a message, the plugin may transmit order-related data — such as customer name, phone number, order ID, order status, and order total — to:

[https://chatasbot.com](https://chatasbot.com)

This data is used *only* for generating and delivering WhatsApp-style notifications through your ChatasBot account.

Use of this plugin requires an active ChatasBot account.

- Website: [https://www.chatasbot.com](https://www.chatasbot.com)  
- Privacy Policy: [https://www.chatasbot.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.chatasbot.com/privacy-policy/)

Please review these policies to ensure compliance with your local data regulations.

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== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to `/wp-content/plugins/` or install it via the WordPress Plugin Directory.  
2. Activate it through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress.  
3. Navigate to **ChatasBot → Settings**.  
4. Enter your **Client ID**, **API Key**, and optional **Base URL**.  
5. Start sending or scheduling WhatsApp-style messages to your customers.

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== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin use the official WhatsApp API? =  
The plugin connects to the ChatasBot platform, which provides its own WhatsApp Business API integration.

= Can I send bulk messages? =  
Yes. You can select multiple customers from your WooCommerce orders or add additional numbers manually.

= Do I need a ChatasBot account? =  
Yes. You must create an account at [https://www.chatasbot.com](https://www.chatasbot.com) to obtain your API credentials.

= Does this plugin store customer data? =  
No. The plugin does not store or share any customer data outside of what you choose to send through the API.

= Is it compatible with all themes? =  
Yes. It functions entirely within the WordPress admin and does not affect your front-end theme.

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== Screenshots ==

1. Send messages from WooCommerce orders  
2. Schedule and manage campaigns  
3. View subscription details and usage  
4. Test and verify your API connection  

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== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =  
* Initial release.  
* Added instant message sending.  
* Added message scheduling.  
* Added subscription and usage view.  
* Added settings and test-connection pages.  

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== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =  
First public release. Connect your WooCommerce store with ChatasBot to automate message sending and order notifications.

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== Credits ==  
Developed and maintained by **Muhammad Hamza Saleemi**  
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/muhammad-hamza-saleemi/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/muhammad-hamza-saleemi/)

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== License ==  
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.

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== Account Creation Instructions ==  

To use the ChatasBot plugin, you must first create an account on [ChatasBot](https://www.chatasbot.com). Follow these steps:  

1. Visit the website [https://www.chatasbot.com](https://www.chatasbot.com).  
2. Click on **Sign Up** and complete the registration process.  
3. After registration, log in to your ChatasBot account and obtain your **Client ID** and **API Key**.  
4. Enter these credentials in the **ChatasBot → Settings** section in the WordPress admin panel.  
5. Start sending automated WhatsApp-style messages to your customers.