=== Interac e-Transfer / Email Money Transfer (EMT) Gateway for WooCommerce ===
Contributors: ipodguy79
Tags: woocommerce, interac, e-transfer, email money transfer, canada
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
WC requires at least: 6.0
WC tested up to: 8.6
Stable tag: 1.1.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Interac e-Transfer / Email Money Transfer (EMT) gateway for WooCommerce. Supports Blocks and Classic checkout with clear instructions.
== Description ==

A straightforward EMT / Interac e-Transfer gateway for Canadian WooCommerce stores. Supports both Classic and Block Checkout—no extra extensions required.

**Features**
- WooCommerce Blocks and Classic checkout support
- Random or static secret answers
- Instructions on the Thank You page, order emails, and My Account
- Placeholders: `[order]`, `[answer]`, `[discount]`
- Optional discount when customers choose EMT
- Customizable checkout title and helper text
- Debug mode
- Fully translatable

**How it works**
1. Customer selects “Interac e-Transfer / Email Money Transfer (EMT)” at checkout.
2. Your instructions display on the Thank You page and in order emails.
3. You confirm the deposit and complete the order.

**Notes**
- Built for Canadian stores using WooCommerce.
- No paid add-ons required.
- Formerly titled “Advanced EMT Payment Gateway.”

== Installation ==

1. Upload to `/wp-content/plugins/advanced-emt-payment-gateway/` or install via **Plugins → Add New**.
2. Activate the plugin.
3. Go to **WooCommerce → Settings → Payments**, enable **Interac e-Transfer / Email Money Transfer (EMT)**, and configure options.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does it work with WooCommerce Blocks? =
Yes. Native support is included.

= Will customers see EMT instructions? =
Yes. They appear on the Thank You page, in order emails, and in **My Account**.

= Can I offer a discount for using EMT? =
Yes. Set a percentage discount in the plugin settings.

= What placeholders can I use in the instructions? =
`[order]` = order number, `[answer]` = secret answer, `[discount]` = discount percentage (if enabled).

= Is this plugin free? =
Yes. All features are included.

== Screenshots ==

1. Admin settings with EMT options
2. Custom instructions using placeholders
3. Block Checkout with the gateway selected
4. Thank You page with payment instructions
5. My Account order view showing EMT details

== Changelog ==

= 1.1.0 =
- Renamed to “Interac e-Transfer / Email Money Transfer (EMT) Gateway for WooCommerce” to comply with trademark rules.
- Reduced tags to 5 and trimmed short description to within 150 characters.
- No functional changes.

= 1.0.2 =
- Added support for WooCommerce Blocks
- JSON-safe “restore defaults” button
- Polished admin UI
- Verified HPOS support

= 1.0.0 =
- Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.1.0 =
Compliant rename and metadata clean-up for directory rules. Text-only update; no code changes.

== Credits ==

Built in Canada by [ipodguy79](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ipodguy79)