=== gurado WebConnect – Gift Card & Voucher Shop for WordPress ===
Contributors: gurado
Tags: gift cards, gift certificates, gift vouchers, qr code, shopping cart
Requires at least: 6.3
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.1.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Sell gift cards, vouchers, and event tickets directly on your own website – no commissions, instant delivery, direct payout, and full design control.

== Description ==

### Sell gift cards and vouchers online and in-store – no commissions, no delays, fully in your design.

**gurado WebConnect** lets you start selling digital gift cards and vouchers directly on your own website — in just a few minutes.
Your customers buy online, pay through your own payment provider, and receive their gift card instantly by email (PDF) or directly in **Apple Wallet** or **Google Wallet**.
You receive the money immediately into your **own account** – gurado takes **no commission per transaction**.

Whether you run a restaurant, hotel, spa, or retail shop, gurado helps you launch a **fully branded gift card shop** that works seamlessly across all your sales channels.

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### 🚀 How it works

1. **Install and connect**
   Add the gurado WebConnect plugin to your WordPress site.
   Integration is quick and easy — simply use a shortcode or block to embed your gift card shop.

2. **Design your gift cards**
   Upload your logo, choose your colors, and create professional digital gift cards that match your brand.
   No design limits — it’s 100 % your look and feel.

3. **Start selling instantly**
   Customers can buy gift cards directly from your website.
   Payments are processed through **your own payment provider**, and the money goes **straight into your account** – gurado never takes a commission.
   Already connected with PayPal, Mollie, or Stripe? Simply link your existing account.
   Don’t have one yet? No problem – gurado supports **over 10 integrated payment service providers**, which you can **activate directly from your dashboard** in just a few minutes.

4. **Automatic delivery**
   The gift card is delivered immediately via email as a PDF or as a digital card for Apple Wallet and Google Wallet.

5. **Redeem anywhere**
   Redeem gift cards online, in-store, or via mobile app — even directly through your connected **EPOS system**.
   All redemptions sync automatically with the gurado platform, giving you a **single source of truth** for all balances.

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### 🎁 More than just gift cards

gurado lets you create **many different types of vouchers and tickets** — all in one system:

- 💶 **Money-value gift cards** – redeemable for any product or service.
- 💆 **Service-specific vouchers** – e.g. “90-minute wellness massage” or “3-course dinner menu.”
- ⚙️ **Configurable packages** – let customers build their own options, like 30 / 60 / 90-minute massages or choose between Swedish, Thai, or Hot Stone massage.
- 🎟️ **Event tickets** – sell tickets for one-time or recurring events, with automatic stock control and seat limits.

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### 💼 What makes gurado different

- **No commission from gurado** – keep 100 % of your gift card sales revenue.
  (Only your own payment provider’s standard fees apply.)
- **Direct payout** – funds go instantly to your account via your own PSP.
- **Omnichannel platform** – sell and redeem online, in-store, or through your POS.
- **EPOS integrations** – **23 EPOS systems connected to date**, including **Bizerba**, **Matrix POS**, **Melzer X3000**, **Novacom**, **Untill**, and **TCPOS**.
- **Open API for easy integrations** – connect additional EPOS systems, CRM tools, or eCommerce platforms with minimal effort.
- **Over 10 payment service providers supported** – choose your favorite and activate it in minutes.
- **Instant delivery** – customers receive their digital gift cards within seconds.
- **Fully branded** – complete design control; no external branding or templates required.
- **Apple & Google Wallet support** – offer modern, mobile-friendly vouchers.
- **Professional support** – guided onboarding and ticket system via the [gurado Support Platform](https://support.gurado.de/de/).

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### 🌍 The single source of truth for all your gift cards

Every gift card — whether sold online or in-store — is recorded in one central system.
No double entries, no syncing errors, and full transparency across all locations and channels.

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### 🔧 Features at a glance

- Sell gift cards, vouchers, and event tickets directly from your website
- Create money-based, service-based, or configurable gift cards
- Sell tickets for one-time or recurring events with stock and seat limits
- Accept payments via your own PSP or onboard a new one
- Instantly deliver vouchers via email, Apple Wallet, or Google Wallet
- Redeem in-store via app or connected POS systems
- Multi-location and multi-user support
- GDPR compliant, EU-hosted, secure platform

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### 💬 Why businesses choose gurado

Trusted by hotels, restaurants, spas, and retailers across Europe who want a **flexible, commission-free gift card and ticketing system** that grows with their business.

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### 🔗 Get started

Install **gurado WebConnect** and start selling your own branded gift cards today.
Setup takes only a few minutes — and you’ll keep full control of your sales, design, and payouts.

👉 [Create your free gurado account here](https://dashboard.gurado.de/register)
Need help? Visit the [gurado Support Platform](https://support.gurado.de/de/) for setup guides and documentation.

Learn more at [www.gurado.de](https://www.gurado.de)

== Installation ==
1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` and activate it.
2. In the editor, insert the block “gurado WebConnect”.
3. Fill **shop** (required) and optional attributes.
4. For Classic Editor use the shortcode:
   `[gurado_widget shop="my-shop" mode="bubble" page="" align="right" offsetX="1rem" offsetY="8px"]`

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= The widget does not render =
Ensure `shop` is set and the vendor script is reachable over HTTPS.

= Do I need a payment provider? =
You can connect your existing provider (PayPal, Mollie, Stripe, etc.) or choose from over 10 integrated PSPs directly in your gurado dashboard.

= Can I sell services and event tickets, not just gift cards? =
Yes. gurado supports money-value vouchers, service-based vouchers, configurable packages, and even event ticketing with recurring schedules.

= Does gurado take a commission per sale? =
No. gurado takes no commission. You only pay the standard fees from your chosen payment provider.

= Can customers redeem gift cards in-store? =
Yes. gurado integrates with 23 EPOS systems including Bizerba, Matrix POS, Melzer X3000, Novacom, Untill, and TCPOS.

== Changelog ==
= 1.1.2 =
* Category page added
= 1.1.1 =
* Translations have been fixed.
= 1.1.0 =
* Initial public release with block + shortcode and i18n support.
