=== Apex Chocolate ===

Contributors: Apex Themes
Tags: custom-colors, custom-header, custom-background, custom-logo, custom-menu, featured-images, footer-widgets, theme-options, threaded-comments, translation-ready, one-column, two-columns, left-sidebar, right-sidebar, e-commerce, portfolio, blog
Requires at least: 6.2
Requires PHP: 7.2
Tested up to: 7.0
License: GNU General Public License v3 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.en.html

== Description ==

Apex Chocolate Theme provides a structured website layout with responsive design, customizable sections, and organized navigation for showcasing confectionery products. It includes flexible homepage blocks, image galleries, product display areas, blog pages, contact sections, and configurable typography and color settings. The theme also supports standard eCommerce functionality for product listings, categories, pricing, and shopping features while maintaining compatibility with commonly used page-building tools. Translation support, search engine-friendly coding practices, and optimized performance contribute to a consistent browsing experience across different devices. Chocolate shop owners can arrange product collections using customizable sections, while chocolatiers may highlight handcrafted creations through gallery and featured content areas. Artisan chocolate makers can present seasonal collections with organized layouts, and chocolate boutiques can display signature products using flexible page templates. Chocolate brands may publish updates through the integrated blog section, whereas candy stores and confectionery businesses can categorize products for easier navigation. Dessert shops can also use the available layout options to present menus, featured items, and business information in a clear, structured format. The overall design focuses on practical customization and readable content without unnecessary complexity.

== Installation ==

1. In your admin panel, go to Appearance > Themes and click the Add New button.
2. Click Upload Theme and Choose File, then select the theme's .zip file. Click Install Now.
3. Click Activate to use your new theme right away.

== Copyright ==

Apex Chocolate WordPress Theme, Copyright 2026 Apex Themes
Apex Chocolate is distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL

== Changelog ==

= 1.0 =
* Initial release.

= 1.1 =
* Added Getstart.
* Added Notice.
* Added Customizer Upsell Button.
* Added POT File.

== Image for theme screenshot ==

License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://pxhere.com/en/license
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1083532

License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://pxhere.com/en/license
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/867754

License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://pxhere.com/en/license
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/669894

License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://pxhere.com/en/license
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/691148

License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://pxhere.com/en/license
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/990067

License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://pxhere.com/en/license
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1046105

== Resources ==

normalize.css, Copyright 2012-2016 Nicolas Gallagher and Jonathan Neal
License: MIT
Source: https://necolas.github.io/normalize.css/

Underscores, Copyright 2012-2017 Automattic
License: GPLv2 or later
Source: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

SVG Icons, Copyright 2016 WordPress.org ( https://github.com/WordPress/twentyseventeen )
License: GPLv2 or later
Source: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

WPTT Webfont Loader, Copyright: 2020 Ari Stathopoulos, WordPress Themes Team	
License: MIT
Source: https://github.com/WPTT/webfont-loader

Bootstrap Framework 5.3.3, Copyright 2011-2026 Bootstrap Authors.
License: Licensed under the MIT license
Source: http://getbootstrap.com

Google Web Fonts (Merienda) By Google - https://google.com
* Merienda, This is the normal family, Licensed under Open Font License,
License URL: https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Merienda
Source URL: https://fonts.google.com/knowledge/glossary/licensing

Google Web Fonts (ABeeZee) By Google - https://google.com
* ABeeZee, This is the normal family, Licensed under Open Font License,
License URL: https://fonts.google.com/specimen/ABeeZee
Source URL: https://fonts.google.com/knowledge/glossary/licensing

Font-Awesome
Dave gandy
Copyright (c) 2025 Fonticons, Inc. Dave gandy
https://github.com/FortAwesome/Font-Awesome
License: Icons: CC BY 4.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
https://github.com/FortAwesome/Font-Awesome/blob/7.x/LICENSE.txt

TGM PLugin
[GNU General Public License v2.0]
https://github.com/TGMPA/TGM-Plugin-Activation
https://github.com/TGMPA/TGM-Plugin-Activation?tab=GPL-2.0-1-ov-file#readme