=== Mandarin Supplier Check ===
Contributors: iofanster, uravin
Tags: china, supplier, verification, due diligence, import
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Verify Chinese suppliers via official registries and Baidu. PDF report in 2–5 minutes.

== Description ==

**Mandarin Supplier Check** lets you verify any Chinese company directly from your WordPress site — check legal status, ownership, litigation history, and OSINT footprint on Baidu and Chinese B2B platforms.

The plugin sends a request to the mandarin.business service and delivers a structured PDF report with a risk rating.

**What the report includes:**

* Legal status — registration, company type, paid-up capital, operational status
* Management & ownership — legal representatives, shareholders
* Litigation & risk — court records, enforcement actions, penalties
* Licences & certifications — active permits
* OSINT footprint — presence on Chinese B2B platforms and Baidu

**How to use:**

1. Register at [mandarin.business](https://mandarin.business) and get an API key
2. Enter the API key in Settings → Mandarin Copilot
3. Buy report credits (1, 10, 30, or 100 reports)
4. Add `[mnsc_check]` shortcode to any page or use the sidebar widget
5. Enter a company name in Chinese or 18-digit USCC code — the report is ready in 2–5 minutes

**Pricing:** $10 per report. Credits are purchased in packs and never expire.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`
2. Activate the plugin in WordPress → Plugins
3. Go to Settings → Mandarin Copilot and enter your API key
4. Place `[mnsc_check]` on any page

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Where do I get an API key? =
Register at mandarin.business, go to Dashboard → API Keys and create a key.

= How long does a report take? =
Reports are typically ready in 2–5 minutes.

= Do credits expire? =
No, credits never expire.

= What language should I enter the company name in? =
The company name must be in Chinese (Simplified). You can also use the 18-digit USCC code.

= Where can I learn more? =
Visit [https://mandarin.business/wordpress-plugin](https://mandarin.business/wordpress-plugin) for full documentation and screenshots.

== Screenshots ==

1. After activating the plugin, go to Settings → Mandarin Supplier Check. Click "Get your API key →" to register at mandarin.business and create a free key.
2. In your mandarin.business Dashboard → API Keys tab, click "Create key" — copy the generated key starting with mnd_...
3. Paste the API key into the plugin settings. The plugin confirms the connection and shows remaining credits.
4. Add the [mnsc_check] shortcode to any page or post — the verification form appears automatically with company name and USCC code fields.
5. After submitting, the PDF report is ready in 2–5 minutes with a risk rating and plain-language conclusion.

== External Services ==

This plugin connects to the **mandarin.business** service operated by Uravin d.o.o. (Ulcinj, Montenegro) to generate Chinese company verification reports.

**When data is sent:**
Data is transmitted to mandarin.business when the user submits a company name or USCC code for verification. The request includes the company identifier and is authenticated via the user's API key.

**What is sent:**
* The company name in Chinese or USCC code entered by the site visitor
* The user's API key (for authentication)

**No visitor personal data** (name, email, IP address) is transmitted to mandarin.business.

**Service links:**
* Service: [https://mandarin.business](https://mandarin.business)
* Terms of Use: [https://mandarin.business/terms](https://mandarin.business/terms)
* Privacy Policy: [https://mandarin.business/privacy-policy](https://mandarin.business/privacy-policy)

This plugin also integrates with **Freemius** for billing and licensing management.
* Freemius Privacy Policy: [https://freemius.com/privacy/](https://freemius.com/privacy/)

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
