=== Civic Connect Lite ===
Contributors: humbleconsult
Tags: congress, representatives, advocacy, 5calls
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.0.6
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Identify your local and federal representatives instantly. 

== Description ==

Civic Connect Lite by Humble Consultancy is a high-performance identification tool that allows website visitors to find their legislators based on their zip code. 

**Lite Version Features:**
* Instant representative identification (Name, Party, and District).
* Modern, responsive interface.
* Optimized for WordPress 6.9 and beyond.

== External services ==

This plugin connects to the 5 Calls API (https://api.5calls.org) to provide users with up-to-date information about their political representatives based on their location.

- Data sent: The plugin sends the user's zip code or location string to the 5 Calls API when a search is performed.
- Purpose: To fetch and display local representative names, districts, and contact information.
- Privacy & Terms: This service is provided by 5 Calls. Their privacy policy can be found at: https://5calls.org/privacy and terms of use at: https://5calls.org/terms.

**Why Upgrade to Pro?**
Civic Connect Lite is a discovery tool. To turn discovery into action, upgrade to **Civic Connect Pro** to unlock:
* **Direct Contact Details:** View official phone numbers, websites, and office addresses.
* **Official Portraits:** High-quality photos for every representative.
* **Custom Branding:** Color pickers to match the tool to your organization's brand.
* **Premium Layout:** High-fidelity "Representative Cards" for a professional advocacy experience.

Learn more and upgrade at [Humble Consultancy](https://humbleconsultancy.com/product/civic-connect-pro/).

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `civic-connect-lite` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin.
3. Add your 5 Calls API token in the 'Civic Connect' admin menu.
4. Use `[civic_lookup]` to display the search form.

== Screenshots ==

1. The representative identification results (Contact details hidden in Lite version).