=== Affiliate Disclosure – Auto Customizable Affiliate Links Disclaimer ===
Contributors: DragonCodeWP
Tags: affiliate, disclosure, compliance, notice
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.5
Stable tag: 1.0.18
Requires PHP: 7.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Automatically display an FTC-compliant, customizable affiliate disclosure before your WordPress post content. Control targets, styles, and placement.

== Description ==

**Add Affiliate Disclosure** allows you to easily display an FTC-compliant affiliate disclosure notice on your WordPress posts. Ensure transparency with your audience and stay compliant with affiliate program requirements (like Amazon Associates) by automatically inserting a customizable notice.

### Key Features
*   **Automatic Placement**: Automatically inserts the disclosure before your post content.
*   **Customizable Text**: Write your own disclosure message using the rich text editor.
*   **Gradient & Styles**: Choose from variety of beautiful gradient presets, or use Minimal/Flat styles to match your theme.
*   **Live Preview**: See exactly how your notice will look in the settings page before saving.
*   **Targeting**: Show the notice globally, or target specific categories (or exclude them).
*   **Position Control**: Place the notice at the top, bottom, or after a specific paragraph.
*   **Shortcode Support**: Use `[affiliate_disclosure_notice]` to place the disclosure manually anywhere in your content.
*   **Mobile Responsive**: Looks great on all devices.
*   **Checkmark Icon**: Option to add a trust checkmark icon.

### Pro Features (Freemius)
This plugin offers a Premium version via Freemius which unlocks:
*   **Custom Colors**: Define your own brand colors for the gradient.
*   **Premium Gradients**: Access to the full library of 18+ gradients.
*   **Dismissible Notices**: Allow users to dismiss the notice for 3, 7, or 30 days.
*   **Dismissal Checkmark**: Persistent checkmark state.

== Installation ==

1.  Upload the `affiliate-disclosure-notice` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2.  Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3.  Go to **Settings > Affiliate Notice** to configure your disclosure.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I change the text? =
Yes! You can fully customize the disclosure text using the standard WordPress editor in the settings.

= Does this work with Amazon Associates? =
Yes, this plugin is designed to help you meet the requirement of having a clear and conspicuous disclosure.

= How do I use the shortcode? =
Simply add `[affiliate_disclosure_notice]` to any post, page, or widget. You can also customize it directly via attributes:
`[affiliate_disclosure_notice style="minimal" text="My custom disclosure"]`