Valexa PHP Script For Selling Digital Products And Digital Downloads

✨ Key Features

• Digital Catalog: Files, bundles, variants, version notes, and changelogs.
• Instant Delivery: Auto-generated expiring download links after payment; resend links from admin.
• License Keys: One-time/extended licenses, key pools, per-order assignments, CSV import/export.
• Payments: Stripe & PayPal ready (sandbox/live), coupons, taxes (VAT/GST), refunds workflow.
• Customer Accounts: Order history, re-download within policy, invoices, and profile management.
• SEO & Marketing: Clean URLs, meta fields, Open Graph/Twitter cards, sitemap hooks, coupons & email templates.
• Security: Signed/expiring URLs, file storage outside web root, CSRF protection, rate limiting.
• Storefront UX: Search & filters, tags, wishlists (if enabled), related items, and responsive checkout.
• Compliance Helpers: Tax fields, terms/returns pages, and invoice metadata fields.
• Localization: Multi-currency display, multi-language UI, RTL-ready.
• Extensibility: Webhooks/events for fulfillment, provider adapters (storage/mail), and theme overrides.

⚙️ Technical Stack

• Backend: PHP 8.x (Laravel-style routing/middleware or custom MVC depending on distribution).
• Frontend: Blade/Twig-style templates with Tailwind/Bootstrap utility classes.
• Database: MySQL/MariaDB (InnoDB, UTF-8MB4).
• Storage: Local filesystem or S3-compatible object storage for protected downloads.
• Cache & Queue (optional): Redis for sessions, queues (email, webhooks), and rate limiting.
• Server Requirements: Nginx/Apache; PHP extensions: pdo_mysql, mbstring, openssl, json, xml, ctype, curl, zip.
• Tooling: Composer, Node.js (Vite/Mix) for asset builds.

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Prepare Server: Create a UTF-8MB4 database; enable required PHP extensions; install Composer (and Node.js if building assets).
2. Deploy Code: Upload files → run composer install --no-dev.
3. Environment: Copy .env.example → .env; set APP_URL, DB, mail (SMTP), storage, and payment keys.
4. Key & Storage: php artisan key:generate and php artisan storage:link (if applicable).
5. Migrate & Seed: php artisan migrate --seed to create tables, demo products/keys, and roles.
6. Build Frontend: npm install then npm run build (or dev locally).
7. Go Live: Point domain to public/, enable HTTPS + HSTS/CSP, and test purchase → email → download flow.

📦 Deliverables

• Full PHP source code (storefront + admin).
• SQL migrations & seeders (products, orders, licenses).
• Email templates (order, download, refund) and localization files.
• Sample .env.example and deployment notes.
• Theme/layout templates and SEO/schema hooks.
• Webhook examples (order paid, refund, download issued).

📱 Supported Platforms

• Web Storefront & Admin: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (current versions).
• Server OS: Ubuntu/Debian/CentOS recommended; Windows Server compatible.
• Responsive: Mobile-friendly checkout and download pages.

🧠 Notes

• License: Distributed under the GPL to enable lawful use, modification, and redistribution per GPL terms.
• Customization Tips: Keep payment/storage logic in provider adapters; store originals outside web root; expose license policies (downloads count/expiry) in admin.
• Security: Enforce HTTPS, CSRF protection, strong admin credentials/2FA, signed expiring URLs, and webhook signature verification.
• Compliance: Configure taxes (VAT/GST), add Terms/Refund/Privacy pages, and ensure you respect regional consumer laws.
• Performance: Enable OPcache, Redis caching/queues; use a CDN for public assets and large files; paginate orders and logs.
• SEO Assurance: Clean URLs, meta fields, product schema hooks, and fast LCP/CLS on product and checkout pages.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

We acknowledge the original developer and marketplace publisher as the authoritative source for Valexa’s concept and feature set.
For provenance and official updates, please consult the original listing on
CodeCanyon (or the developer’s official site).

🔒 Disclaimer

This is a GPL redistribution prepared for learning, testing, and compliant use under the GPL. We are not the original authors and do not claim affiliation or endorsement.
All trademarks and brand names belong to their respective owners. Before commercial deployment, verify third-party dependency licenses, comply with marketplace terms, and perform security/performance reviews.