What's in Civic Brief
- Accessibility-ready: visible :focus-visible outlines with a :focus fallback, a skip link, and semantic header/main/article/footer landmarks
- WCAG AA contrast across the full light and dark palette — no colour is used as the only signal
- An events/updates pattern and clear, plain-language calls to action
- System font stacks only — zero network calls, no Google Fonts, no CDN
- Fluid typography via theme.json clamp(), full block-editor styling
- GPL-2.0, no bundled plugins, no upsell, no tracking
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FAQ
Civic Brief questions
Is Civic Brief really free?
Yes. Civic Brief is licensed GPL-2.0 and free to use on as many sites as you like, including commercial ones. There is no paid tier, no locked feature, and no trial. It used to have a paid PRO version; that has been discontinued and everything in it is now free.
How do I remove the Civic Brief footer credit link?
Go to Appearance → Customize → Footer Settings and clear the credit option. The link is entirely optional — removing it does not disable any feature, does not affect updates, and does not require a paid upgrade. We would rather you keep the theme than keep the link.
Should I use a child theme with Civic Brief?
Use a child theme if you plan to edit template files or add PHP. If you are only changing colours, fonts, or spacing, use Appearance → Customize → Additional CSS instead — it survives updates and is far simpler to maintain.
Where do I get support for Civic Brief?
Use the theme's support forum on WordPress.org — it is public, so the answer helps the next person with the same problem. You can also reach us directly through the contact page.