=== ARC — Advanced Reader Copy ===
Contributors:      unjacketed
Tags:              arc, advanced reader copy, book reviews, authors, amazon
Requires at least: 6.3
Tested up to:      7.0
Requires PHP:      8.1
Stable tag:        0.1.0
License:           GPLv2 or later
License URI:       https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Recruit and manage ARC readers for your books. Readers sign in with Amazon, download your ebook, and post verified reviews.

== Description ==

ARC — Advanced Reader Copy turns any WordPress page into a book review recruitment campaign. Readers authenticate with their Amazon account (no new passwords to remember), download your ebook, and you can track who has left a review on Amazon.

**Features**

* Login with Amazon — frictionless signup, verified Amazon identities
* PDF and EPUB delivery via secure, expiring download links
* Customisable sign-up questions with disqualifying-answer support
* Automated welcome, reminder, release-day, and thank-you emails via Brevo
* Per-campaign email templates with a TinyMCE editor
* Signup cap with automatic delisting when the cap is reached
* Reviewer ratio gating — require a minimum review-to-signup ratio for returning readers
* Street-team tagging and one-off invitation blasts to confirmed reviewers
* CSV export of your reader list
* Optional listing on the Unjacketed ARC directory (unjacketed.com)

**External service**

This plugin connects to the Unjacketed API (app.unjacketed.com) to authenticate your installation, send reminder batch updates, and optionally list your ARC on the public Unjacketed directory. A free API key is required and can be obtained directly inside the plugin via the Register button on the Settings page — no account or personal information required. See our [Privacy Policy](https://unjacketed.com/privacy-policy/) and [Terms of Service](https://unjacketed.com/tos/).

This plugin also uses the Amazon Login with Amazon (LWA) OAuth service to authenticate readers. No data is stored by Amazon beyond the standard OAuth flow.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `arc` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress.
3. Go to **ARC → Settings** and click **Register** to obtain a free Unjacketed API key. No account or personal information required.
4. Enter your Brevo API key on the same Settings page.
5. Create a WordPress page to use as your ARC landing page.
6. Go to **ARC → Campaigns**, click **Add New Campaign**, and select that page.
7. Upload your PDF and/or EPUB file, configure your sign-up questions, and click **Publish**.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do readers need an Amazon account? =

Yes. Readers authenticate via Login with Amazon. This lets you verify their Amazon identity without storing passwords.

= Which email provider does this use? =

ARC sends email through [Brevo](https://brevo.com) (formerly Sendinblue). You will need a free or paid Brevo account and an API key.

= Does this work with WooCommerce or Easy Digital Downloads? =

ARC is a standalone plugin. It manages its own reader database independently of any e-commerce plugin.

= Is an Unjacketed account required? =

No account is required. Click the **Register** button on the ARC Settings page and a free API key is issued instantly. No personal information is collected.

== Changelog ==

= 0.1.0 =
* Initial release.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 0.1.0 =
Initial release.
