/*
Theme Name: University Appeals AU
Theme URI: https://universityappeals.com.au
Author: Dailo Pty Ltd for Academic Appeal Specialist
Description: Lightweight SEO/AEO theme for Australian university appeal information and enquiries.
Version: 0.1.0
Text Domain: university-appeals-au
*/
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