Add updates modal to homepage with session-based display and Jan 1 2026 expiry

index.php

@@ -4,6 +4,21 @@ $headerStyle = 'dark';
 include_once($rootPath . '/header.php');
 $indemnityPending = false;
 
+// Set session flag for updates modal - only show once per session and before Jan 1, 2026
+if (!isset($_SESSION['updates_modal_shown'])) {
+    $currentDate = new DateTime();
+    $endDate = new DateTime('2026-01-01');
+    
+    if ($currentDate < $endDate) {
+        $_SESSION['updates_modal_shown'] = true;
+        $showUpdatesModal = true;
+    } else {
+        $showUpdatesModal = false;
+    }
+} else {
+    $showUpdatesModal = false;
+}
+
 if (isset($_SESSION['user_id']) && isset($conn) && $conn !== null) {
     $userId = $_SESSION['user_id'];
     $stmt = $conn->prepare("SELECT user_id FROM membership_application WHERE user_id = ? AND accept_indemnity = 0 LIMIT 1");
@@ -636,8 +651,199 @@ if (countUpcomingTrips() > 0) { ?>
 
     updateCountdown(); // initial call
     setInterval(updateCountdown, 1000);
+
+    // Show updates modal on page load
+    document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {
+        const modal = document.getElementById('updatesModal');
+        const closeBtn = document.querySelector('.updates-modal-close');
+        const showModal = <?php echo $showUpdatesModal ? 'true' : 'false'; ?>;
+        
+        if (showModal) {
+            // Show modal after a short delay for better UX
+            setTimeout(function() {
+                modal.style.display = 'flex';
+            }, 500);
+        }
+        
+        // Close modal when X is clicked
+        closeBtn.addEventListener('click', function() {
+            modal.style.display = 'none';
+        });
+        
+        // Close modal when clicking outside the modal content
+        modal.addEventListener('click', function(event) {
+            if (event.target === modal) {
+                modal.style.display = 'none';
+            }
+        });
+    });
 </script>
 
+<!-- Updates Modal -->
+<div id="updatesModal" class="updates-modal">
+    <div class="updates-modal-content">
+        <span class="updates-modal-close">&times;</span>
+        <div class="updates-modal-header">
+            <h2>✨ What's New</h2>
+        </div>
+        <div class="updates-modal-body">
+            <div class="update-item">
+                <h3><i class="fas fa-images" style="margin-right: 10px; color: #e90000;"></i>Photo Gallery</h3>
+                <p>Explore and share memories from club events and trips. Members can now upload and view photos from past adventures.</p>
+            </div>
+            <div class="update-item">
+                <h3><i class="fas fa-map-location-dot" style="margin-right: 10px; color: #e90000;"></i>Campsites Directory</h3>
+                <p>Discover recommended campsites and accommodation options for your next adventure. Browse detailed information and member reviews.</p>
+            </div>
+            <div class="update-item">
+                <h3><i class="fas fa-users" style="margin-right: 10px; color: #e90000;"></i>Linked Membership</h3>
+                <p>Link a second user to your profile so both can book trips and receive member benefits together.</p>
+            </div>
+            <div class="update-item">
+                <h3><i class="fas fa-pen-fancy" style="margin-right: 10px; color: #e90000;"></i>Blog Posts</h3>
+                <p>Members can now post blogs, reviews, and trip reports to share experiences with the community.</p>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+        <div class="updates-modal-footer">
+            <button class="theme-btn style-two updates-modal-btn" onclick="document.getElementById('updatesModal').style.display='none'">
+                <span>Got It</span>
+            </button>
+        </div>
+    </div>
+</div>
+
+<style>
+    .updates-modal {
+        display: none;
+        position: fixed;
+        z-index: 9999;
+        left: 0;
+        top: 0;
+        width: 100%;
+        height: 100%;
+        background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
+        align-items: center;
+        justify-content: center;
+        animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease-in-out;
+    }
+
+    @keyframes fadeIn {
+        from {
+            opacity: 0;
+        }
+        to {
+            opacity: 1;
+        }
+    }
+
+    .updates-modal-content {
+        background-color: white;
+        padding: 40px;
+        border-radius: 15px;
+        max-width: 500px;
+        width: 90%;
+        box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
+        animation: slideDown 0.3s ease-out;
+        position: relative;
+    }
+
+    @keyframes slideDown {
+        from {
+            transform: translateY(-50px);
+            opacity: 0;
+        }
+        to {
+            transform: translateY(0);
+            opacity: 1;
+        }
+    }
+
+    .updates-modal-close {
+        position: absolute;
+        right: 20px;
+        top: 20px;
+        font-size: 28px;
+        font-weight: bold;
+        color: #999;
+        cursor: pointer;
+        transition: color 0.2s;
+    }
+
+    .updates-modal-close:hover {
+        color: #e90000;
+    }
+
+    .updates-modal-header {
+        margin-bottom: 30px;
+        text-align: center;
+    }
+
+    .updates-modal-header h2 {
+        color: #1c231f;
+        font-size: 28px;
+        margin: 0;
+    }
+
+    .updates-modal-body {
+        margin-bottom: 30px;
+    }
+
+    .update-item {
+        margin-bottom: 25px;
+        padding-bottom: 25px;
+        border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
+    }
+
+    .update-item:last-child {
+        border-bottom: none;
+        margin-bottom: 0;
+        padding-bottom: 0;
+    }
+
+    .update-item h3 {
+        color: #1c231f;
+        font-size: 18px;
+        margin: 0 0 10px 0;
+        display: flex;
+        align-items: center;
+    }
+
+    .update-item p {
+        color: #666;
+        font-size: 14px;
+        line-height: 1.6;
+        margin: 0;
+    }
+
+    .updates-modal-footer {
+        text-align: center;
+    }
+
+    .updates-modal-btn {
+        padding: 10px 30px !important;
+        background-color: #e90000 !important;
+        color: white !important;
+    }
+
+    .updates-modal-btn:hover {
+        background-color: #c70000 !important;
+    }
+
+    @media (max-width: 600px) {
+        .updates-modal-content {
+            padding: 30px 20px;
+        }
+
+        .updates-modal-header h2 {
+            font-size: 24px;
+        }
+
+        .update-item h3 {
+            font-size: 16px;
+        }
+    }
+</style>
+
 </body>
 
 </html>