=== AI Automation ===
Contributors: ThemesPride
Tags: wide-blocks, block-styles, one-column, two-columns, right-sidebar, left-sidebar, three-columns, four-columns, grid-layout, custom-colors, custom-header, custom-background, custom-menu, custom-logo, editor-style, featured-images, footer-widgets, featured-image-header, full-width-template, rtl-language-support, translation-ready, sticky-post, theme-options, post-formats, threaded-comments, flexible-header, blog, e-commerce, education
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 5.6
Stable tag: 2.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

== Description ==

The AI Automation Theme is a cutting-edge solution designed for digital agencies, AI startups, tech consultancies, data science firms, machine learning companies, AI-powered marketing agencies, AI-driven CRM providers, AI chatbot developers, AI analytics firms, AI cloud computing specialists, AI cybersecurity companies, predictive analytics platforms, AI for IoT solutions, AI image recognition services, AI text generation tools, AI-powered virtual assistants, AI workflow automation providers, AI fraud detection systems, blockchain marketing agencies, and performance-driven digital consultancies that leverage advanced AI automation to improve efficiency, innovation, and scalability. Built for AI data science, AI cloud computing, and AI-driven insights, it provides a powerful platform to showcase futuristic digital strategies, intelligent systems, and smart decision-making. With a sleek, retina-ready, and fully responsive design, it features modern aesthetics, interactive sliders, customizable banners, elegant typography, dynamic animations, and optimized clean code for faster performance and smooth user experience. Integrated with advanced AI capabilities, including ChatGPT-style chat systems, GPT-based processing, intelligent chat bot interfaces, AI voice generator tools, and automated workflow management systems, it ensures businesses stay ahead in the evolving digital landscape. Enhanced with predictive analytics and smart automation features, it supports seamless client engagement and operational efficiency. Compatible with essential tools like Contact Form 7 for inquiries, demo requests, and lead generation, it also offers rich customization options, portfolio layouts, and service showcases to highlight expertise. Whether you are building AI solutions, scaling a tech consultancy, or launching next-generation digital services, this AI-powered platform delivers a professional and interactive experience to showcase innovation and the future of AI.

Installation

1. In your admin panel, go to Appearance -> Themes and click the 'Add New' button.
2. Type in AI Automation in the search form and press the 'Enter' key on your keyboard.
3. Click on the 'Activate' button to use your new theme right away.
4. Go to # for a guide on how to customize this theme.

== Changelog ==

= 0.1 =
    * Initial version released.

= 0.2 =
    * Implemented one-click demo import functionality.
    * Added get Started.
    * Added footer link.
    * Added documentation link in customizer.
    * Added pot file.

= 0.3 =
    * Resolved responsive header banner image error.
    * Added opacity setting for the header banner.
    * Added show/hide option for the header image overlay.
    * Added header image overlay color setting.
    * Added blog page description setting.
    * Added show/hide option for the blog description on mobile devices.

= 0.4 =
    * Updated the WordPress version.
    * Combined all enqueue scripts and styles into a single function in functions.php.
    * Made changes in the custom-header.php file.
    * Prefixed functions properly in the wptt-webfont-loader.php file.
    * Added a preloader during demo content installation.
    * Implemented proper translation for default values in customizer.php.

= 0.5 =
    * Resolved errors from demo content.
    * Added default footer widget.

= 0.6 =
    * Added "Pro" link in the relevant section.
    * Improved styling for the "Get Started" button.
    * Adjusted footer heading font size for 768px screen width.
    * Added time meta display on the blog post page.
    * Added show/hide setting for the slider title.
    * Added show/hide setting for the slider content.

= 0.7 =
    * Added option to set slider height.

= 0.8 =   
    * Resolved theme css errors.

= 0.9 =
    * Added option to set slider content length.
    * Resolved error related to the responsive footer widget.
    * Added option to show/hide capital letters on the blog page.
    * Added zoom effect on menu item hover.
    * Added banner advertisement in the dashboard.

= 1.0 =   
    * Updated theme bundle count.
    * Chaned theme notice css.
    * Changed get started css.
 
= 1.1 =
    * Resolved theme css errors.
        
= 1.2 =
    * Added post meta order option for single post display.
    * Added option to customize the date icon in single posts.
    * Added option to customize the author icon in single posts.
    * Added option to customize the comment icon in single posts.
    * Added option to customize the category icon in single posts.
    * Added option to customize the time icon in single posts.
    
= 1.3 =
    * Resolved theme css errors.

= 1.4 =
    * Updated to the latest WordPress version.
    * Added editor styles in theme functions.
    * Added setting to change footer widget title text transform.
    * Added setting to change footer widget title font weight.
    * Added setting to change footer widget position.

= 1.5 =
    * Resolved theme errors.

= 1.6 =
    * Updated the Get Started button text.
    * Resolved an issue where tab loading was taking too much time.
    * Reorganized section layout by moving content below and placing tabs above.
    * Added three action buttons after successful demo import.
    * Fixed issues with the top notice buttons so the notice is permanently dismissed after closing.
    
= 1.7 =
    * Fixed `ai_automation_scripts()` function:
      - Corrected multiple `wp_add_inline_style()` calls with proper handle and CSS parameters.
      - Removed unused `$ai_automation_menu_font_family` variable.
    * Removed multiple stray closing `div` tags causing unbalanced structure.
    * Resolved get started css errors.
    * Added font weight setting for copyright text.

= 1.8 =
    * Added sale badges position setting shift to woocommer option section.
    * Added padding controls for top/bottom positions of product sale badges.
    * Added padding controls for left/right positions of product sale badges.
    * Added font size control for product sale badges.
    * Added border radius control for product sale badges.

= 1.9 =
    * Updated fontawesome-all.css.
    * Fixed responsive CSS issues.
    * Resolved menu CSS errors.
    * Corrected homepage CSS errors.
    * Implemented proper "Skip to Content" accessibility feature.

= 2.0 =
    * Resolved theme css errors.

= 2.1 =
    * Updated theme content.

== Resources ==

AI Automation WordPress Theme, Copyright 2025 ThemesPride
AI Automation is distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL

AI Automation WordPress Theme is derived from Twenty Seventeen WordPress Theme, Copyright 2016 WordPress.org
Twenty Seventeen is distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL

This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
(at your option) any later version.

This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
GNU General Public License for more details.

AI Automation bundles the following third-party resources:

CSS bootstrap.css
License: bootstrap is licensed under the MIT License
https://github.com/twbs/bootstrap/blob/master/LICENSE
Source: https://getbootstrap.com/

JS bootstrap.js
License: bootstrap is licensed under the MIT License
https://github.com/twbs/bootstrap/blob/master/LICENSE
Source: https://getbootstrap.com/

Font Awesome icons, Copyright Dave Gandy
License: Icons: CC BY 4.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
https://github.com/FortAwesome/Font-Awesome/blob/6.x/LICENSE.txt
Source: https://fontawesome.com/icons

Owl Carousel v2.3.4 Copyright 2013-2018 David Deutsch
Licensed under: SEE LICENSE IN
https://github.com/OwlCarousel2/OwlCarousel2/blob/master/LICENSE
Source: https://owlcarousel2.github.io/OwlCarousel2/

Webfont-Loader
License: https://github.com/WPTT/webfont-loader/blob/master/LICENSE
Source: https://github.com/WPTT/webfont-loader

TGMPA, GaryJones Copyright (C) 1989, 1991
License: GNU General Public License v2.0
Source: https://github.com/TGMPA/TGM-Plugin-Activation/blob/develop/LICENSE.md

Google Fonts : 
Karla  
    License: [Google Fonts Licensing](https://fonts.google.com/knowledge/glossary/licensing)  
    Source: [Karla on Google Fonts](https://fonts.google.com/specimen/karla)  

Pxhere Images
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://pxhere.com/en/license
Url: https://pxhere.com/en/license

Pxhere Image
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/758404

Pxhere Image
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1676166

Pxhere Image
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1640118