=== Lexiata Weight Based Shipping ===
Contributors: mrsureshlk
Donate link: https://lexiata.lk
Tags: woocommerce, weight based, free shipping, delivery, ecommerce, sri lanka
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 2.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Flexible WooCommerce shipping plugin that calculates costs by weight, with free-shipping and COD control options.

== Description ==

**Lexiata Weight Based Shipping** is a lightweight and performance-focused WooCommerce extension designed for modern online stores. 

It allows you to define **custom shipping rates by total cart weight**, enable **free shipping** above a specific order amount, and set **COD restrictions** based on order totals.

**🚀 New in Version 2.0:** We have completely refactored the codebase for better performance and added support for our upcoming PRO features.

Perfect for **Sri Lankan eCommerce businesses**, or anyone needing precise control over shipping logic, without the complexity of heavy plugins.

**✨ Key Features**
* **Weight Based Calculation:** Custom rate for the first 1kg and each additional kilogram.
* **Free Shipping Rules:** Automatically enable free shipping when cart total exceeds a specified value.
* **COD Control:** Optional Cash-on-Delivery restriction (min/max order total).
* **Zone Support:** Fully compatible with WooCommerce Shipping Zones.
* **HPOS Compatible:** Ready for High-Performance Order Storage (WooCommerce 8+).
* **Developer Friendly:** Clean, secure, and optimized code.

Built by [Lexiata.lk](https://lexiata.lk) — WordPress plugin developers from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰.

== Installation ==

1.  Upload the `lexiata-weight-based-shipping` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
2.  Activate the plugin via **Plugins → Installed Plugins** in WordPress.
3.  Go to **WooCommerce → Settings → Shipping → Add Shipping Method**.
4.  Select **Lexiata Weight Based** and configure rates, free-shipping threshold, and COD rules.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin support free shipping? =
Yes, you can enable free shipping when the cart total exceeds your chosen minimum value.

= Can I restrict Cash on Delivery (COD)? =
Yes, simply enable COD restriction and define a minimum or maximum order total limit.

= Is this plugin compatible with all currencies? =
Yes, it uses your store’s WooCommerce default currency.

= Will it work with other shipping plugins? =
Yes, it integrates smoothly with other shipping zones and methods.

= Does it slow down my site? =
No — Lexiata Weight Based Shipping is lightweight and optimized for performance. Version 2.0 is faster than ever.

== Screenshots ==

1.  **General Settings:** Easily configure weight rates and handling fees.
2.  **Checkout Experience:** Example checkout showing calculated weight-based cost.
3.  **Shipping Zones:** Seamless integration with WooCommerce zones.

== Changelog ==

= 2.0.0 =
* **Major Update:** Complete codebase refactoring for better performance and security.
* **New:** Added support for High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS).
* **New:** Integration architecture for "Lexiata Weight Based Shipping PRO".
* **Improved:** Admin UI settings are now cleaner and more intuitive.
* **Fixed:** Minor calculation rounding issues on specific currencies.

= 1.0.4 =
* Bug fixes and minor improvements.

= 1.0.3 =
* Bug Fixed and Release Stable Version.

= 1.0.2 =
* Improved prefix naming (`Lexiwbs_`) for full WordPress.org compliance.
* Code structure updated for Plugin Check validation.
* Enhanced compatibility with WooCommerce 9.0+.
* Minor performance optimizations.

= 1.0.1 =
* Fixed stable tag mismatch.
* Improved code readability and translation support.

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.
* Added weight-based shipping logic.
* Added free-shipping and COD restriction features.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 2.0.0 =
Major version release! We have optimized the core engine for speed and HPOS compatibility. Please update to ensure compatibility with the latest WooCommerce versions.

== License ==
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.  
You may freely modify and redistribute under the same license.

Copyright © 2025 [Lexiata.lk](https://lexiata.lk)