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++# AudioCore V1.5
++
++AudioCore V1.5 is a modular CMS for labels, artists, releases, storefront sales, and support workflows.
++
++It is built around a plugin-first architecture so core stays clean while features can be enabled/disabled per site.
++
++## Key features
++
++- Modular plugin system (enable/disable from admin)
++- Artists plugin (profiles, socials, artist pages)
++- Releases plugin (catalog pages, release detail, track metadata, samples)
++- Store plugin (cart, checkout, PayPal, orders, customers, discounts, downloads)
++- Support plugin (ticketing, IMAP reply sync, admin replies)
++- Newsletter module (subscriber management + templates)
++- Media library (upload and reuse media across modules)
++- Page builder + shortcode support
++- Maintenance/coming-soon controls
++- Update checker from Gitea manifest
++
++## Tech overview
++
++- PHP 8.3+
++- MySQL/MariaDB
++- OpenLiteSpeed/Apache compatible routing via `.htaccess`
++- Server cron integration for background jobs (IMAP sync, chart refresh)
++
++## Install (high level)
++
++1. Upload project files.
++2. Point web root to `dev/` (or deploy repo to desired root).
++3. Open `/admin` to run installer.
++4. Enter database + admin details.
++5. Configure SMTP and run test email.
++6. Enable required plugins and create their tables.
++
++## Recommended production setup
++
++- Keep private download storage outside public web root.
++- Use HTTPS only.
++- Configure SMTP correctly for transactional mail.
++- Configure cron jobs in Admin > Cron Jobs.
++- Keep `storage/` writable and secured.
++
++## Release notes source
++
++Updates are controlled via `update.json` in this repository and checked from admin Updates page.
++