=== Theme Name ===
Contributors: cawpthemes
Tags:  one-column, two-columns, three-columns, four-columns, grid-layout , custom-background, custom-logo, custom-menu, custom-header, editor-style, featured-images, footer-widgets, sticky-post, full-width-template, theme-options, translation-ready, threaded-comments, blog, photography
Requires at least: WordPress 5.6
Tested up to: WordPress 6.6
Requires PHP: 7.0
Stable tag:  1.5.5
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html


== Donate link ==

[Donate link](https://cawpthemes.com/donation/)

Minimal Muse WordPress Theme, Copyright 2025 cawpthemes
Minimal Muse is distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL

email       :   cawpthemes@gmail.com

License: Distributed under the terms of the Apache License, version 2.0 http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0.html

All the icons taken from genericons licensed under GPL License.
http://genericons.com/


Documenatation Link: https://cawpthemes.com/docs/minimal-muse-free-documentation/

Short description of your theme

== Description ==

Welcome to Minimal Muse Free, the elegantly designed WordPress theme that brings you the essence of classic blogging with a touch of modern sophistication. Created as the free version of the highly acclaimed Premium Minimal Muse theme, this offering grants you a delightful blogging experience without compromising on style or functionality.Minimal Muse Free boasts a clean and timeless design that focuses on showcasing your content in its purest form. Embracing simplicity, this theme highlights your written word, allowing your ideas, stories, and creativity to take center stage. Aesthetically pleasing, the theme appeals to lovers of traditional blogging styles while maintaining a touch of contemporary finesse.In an age where mobile browsing is prevalent, Minimal Muse Free is fully responsive and optimized for various devices. Whether your audience accesses your blog from a desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone, the theme adapts flawlessly to deliver an immersive and enjoyable reading experience on any screen size.Whether you're an established blogger looking for a timeless refresh or a new blogger stepping into the digital world, Minimal Muse Free is the ideal WordPress theme to launch your classic blogging journey. Experience the perfect blend of classic and modern, and let your writing take center stage with Minimal Muse Free. Download now and let your words inspire the world.


Theme Page: https://cawpthemes.com/minimal-muse-premium-wordpress-theme/

Theme Demo: https://demo.cawpthemes.com/minimal-muse-pro/

Documentation Link: https://cawpthemes.com/docs/theme-installation/

Support: https://cawpthemes.com/support/

Version: 1.4.3

== Installation ==

Download the theme zip file from your account on our website.
Go to Appearance > Themes in your WordPress dashboard.
Click the "Add New" button at the top of the screen, then click "Upload Theme".
Choose the theme zip file and click "Install Now".
Once the theme is installed, click the "Activate" button to activate it.


== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0.0 =

Initial release

= 1.0.0.0 =

Added The content

Corrected Mobile CSS

== 1.0.2==

Fixed:

1. All output should run through an escaping function before outputting.
 (You can use functions like esc_html_e(), esc_attr_e())). Example files:
   a. archive.php:55
   b. header.php:30
   c. inc/getstarted/getstart.php::14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27
   d. template-parts/footer/footer-copyright.php:6

 2. Block Patterns shouldn't be registered within the theme, only
 registering block styles are allowed. Example file: functions.php:271

  3. Avoid using the include for loading template files. Instead, use the
 get_template_part() function. Example file: inc/customizer.php::15, 17

  4. Add some introductory comments at the start of the files of
 functions.php, home-sections/section1.php

 5.Different version code between the files of readme.txt and languages/minimal-muse.pot. Ensure that you have a unified version number across your theme for avoiding conflicts.

 It is recommended to use locally hosted Google fonts. https://make.wordpress.org/themes/2022/07/28/using-locally-hosted-google-fonts-in-themes/


===1.0.4==

added Typo Setting for Pro Option

== 1.0.7

Added 404 page settings

==1.0.9==

Added Identity Settings

== 1.2.6 ==

Updated CSS for index.php

== 1.2.9 ==

missing license information:
wptt-webfont-loader.php, upsell-section.php

== 1.3.1 ==

Remove Dashicon and added names instead.

Comment Sidebar color correction.

== 1.3.3 ==

Define function needs to be in capital letter check other files too.

Add choies 'sanitize_callback' on category dropdown.

Escaping not done
archive.php L46

==  1.3.4 ==

Share Option in Archive Page

Woocomerce Button CSS

== 1.3.5 ==

Blog Page Template Correction

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== Upgrade Notice ==

Thank you for updating to the latest version of our theme! We've made some exciting improvements and fixed a few bugs to enhance your experience.

Please note that after updating, some settings or features may require reconfiguration. If you encounter any issues, please refer to our documentation or contact our support team for assistance.

We appreciate your continued support and feedback as we strive to provide the best possible theme for your needs.

== Credits ==

This theme includes the following third-party assets:

jQuery (licensed under the MIT license)
Bootstrap CSS and JavaScript (licensed under the MIT license)
Font Awesome Icons (licensed under the SIL Open Font License)
Google Fonts (licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0)

== License ==

This theme includes components from the Bootstrap framework.

Bootstrap is distributed under the terms of the MIT License:

= Bootstrap =
* Mark Otto
* copyright 2011-2025, Mark Otto
* https://getbootstrap.com/docs/4.0/getting-started/download/
* License: Code released under the MIT License.
* https://github.com/twbs/bootstrap/blob/main/LICENSE

Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:

The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in
all copies or substantial portions of the Software.

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS," WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN
THE SOFTWARE.


== wptt-webfont-loader ==

  Source: https://github.com/WPTT/webfont-loader/
  License: WPTT, https://github.com/WPTT/webfont-loader/blob/master/LICENSE
  Code: https://github.com/WPTT/webfont-loader/blob/master/wptt-webfont-loader.php

== upsell-section ==

  Source: https://github.com/dingo-d/wordpress-theme-customizer-extra-custom-controls/
  License: https://github.com/dingo-d/wordpress-theme-customizer-extra-custom-controls/blob/master/LICENSE.md

== Support ==

If you have any questions or need assistance with this theme, please visit our support page at https://cawpthemes.com/support/. You can also contact us directly via email at cawpthemes@gmail.com. We strive to respond to all support requests within 24 hours. Thank you for choosing our theme!


* Stocksnap Images
  License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) 
  Source: https://stocksnap.io/license

  Main Banner Image, Copyright World Wildlife
  License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
  Source: https://stocksnap.io/photo/bird-perched-3FTNQKS8E6

  Blog Image, Copyright  Bob Richards
  License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
  Source: https://stocksnap.io/photo/white-flower-7UZJEEKEEP

  Image Folder Images/Icons
Clip Art & All other Images/Icons have been used in images folder, Created by CA WP Themes. Also they are GPL Licensed and free to use and free to redistribute further.


     
For any help you can mail us at cawpthemes@gmail.com