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-# piprapay-open-source
-PipraPay open-source PHP script with web &amp; app code.
+# PipraPay — Payment Automation Platform
+
+PipraPay is a **self-hosted payment automation platform** by QubePlug Bangladesh. 
+You host it on your own server, define your own workflow, install custom plugins or themes — and stay in control. It’s free forever for users, with no monthly fees. ([piprapay.com](https://piprapay.com/))
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 Features
+
+- Self-hosted: deploy it on your server, no dependency on third-party services. ([piprapay.com](https://piprapay.com/))
+- Plugin-based architecture: add payment gateways, modules, or tools; just like WordPress. ([piprapay.com](https://piprapay.com/))
+- Theme support for admin dashboard branding. ([piprapay.com](https://piprapay.com/))
+- Multiple gateways supported (Stripe, bKash, Nagad, etc.) via plugins. ([piprapay.com](https://piprapay.com/))
+- Auto transaction verification to reduce manual work. ([piprapay.com](https://piprapay.com/))
+- Unlimited transactions — scale as much as your server allows. ([piprapay.com](https://piprapay.com/))
+- Integration with platforms like WooCommerce, WHMCS, WordPress. ([piprapay.com](https://piprapay.com/))
+
+---
+
+## ⚙️ Installation
+
+1. Clone this repository:
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/PipraPay/piprapay-open-source.git
+   ```
+2. Setup server with PHP, database, web server (Apache/Nginx).
+3. Upload source files to your server.
+4. Install dependencies (if any).
+5. Configure database credentials, domain, etc.
+6. Access admin panel, install plugins, set up gateways.
+
+---
+
+## 📚 License & Brand Protection
+
+- Code is licensed under **GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 (AGPL-3.0)**. You are free to use, modify.
+
+---
+
+## 🛡️ Trademark Policy
+
+The **PipraPay name, logo, and brand identity** are trademarks of QubePlug Bangladesh.
+
+### What you CAN do:
+- Use PipraPay as provided, including branding.
+- Build and share plugins, modules, themes.
+- Contribute back to this repository.
+
+### What you CANNOT do:
+- Rebrand the system (e.g. rename it to another product).
+- Remove or replace “PipraPay” name/logo/brand in a modified version and present it as your own brand.
+
+---
+
+## 🤝 Contributing
+
+We welcome contributions from the community! To contribute:
+
+1. Fork this repository.
+2. Create a new branch:
+   ```bash
+   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
+   ```
+3. Make your changes.
+4. Commit with a clear message.
+5. Push to your fork.
+6. Open a Pull Request explaining your changes.
+
+---
+
+## ⚡ Summary
+
+PipraPay = control, freedom, extensibility.
+Open source where it matters. Brand protected. Build your payment workflows, scale your business, without giving up ownership.
+
+---
+
+## 📬 Community & Support
+
+- Documentation: [readme.io / PipraPay docs] 
+- Issues & Bug Reports: GitHub Issues page
+- For help with using or customizing: Community forum or contact QubePlug