/*
Theme Name: Stem Builders
Theme URI: https://example.com/stem-builders
Author: STEM BUILDERS LTD
Author URI: https://example.com
Description: A polished, responsive WordPress theme for a UK construction and building company.
Version: 1.0.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.7
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: stem-builders
Tags: construction, custom-logo, custom-menu, featured-images, one-column, full-width-template, blog
*/
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