/*
Theme Name: Merc Charter
Description: Lightweight business advisory theme for Merc Charter Ltd.
Version: 1.2.0
Requires at least: 6.7
Requires PHP: 8.0
Text Domain: merc-charter
*/
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/* Approved brand palette and original media-library logo. */
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/* Larger Calibri text, a compact header, and reviewed face-free imagery. */
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