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{% extends 'base.html' %}
{% load static %}
{% block title %}ROI Calculator Help - Servala Investment Models{% endblock %}
{% block extra_css %}
< link rel = "stylesheet" type = "text/css" href = '{% static "css/roi-calculator.css" %}' >
< style >
.help-section {
margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.help-section h2 {
color: #007bff;
border-bottom: 2px solid #007bff;
padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.help-section h3 {
color: #28a745;
margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.comparison-table {
font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.model-card {
border-left: 4px solid;
padding: 1rem;
margin-bottom: 1rem;
background: #f8f9fa;
}
.loan-model {
border-left-color: #ffc107;
}
.direct-model {
border-left-color: #28a745;
}
/* Enhanced navigation styling */
.list-group-item {
border: none !important;
font-size: 0.9rem;
transition: all 0.2s ease;
display: block !important;
width: 100% !important;
clear: both;
}
.list-group-flush {
display: flex !important;
flex-direction: column !important;
}
.list-group-item:hover {
background-color: #f8f9fa;
padding-left: 1rem !important;
}
.list-group-item.active {
background-color: #007bff;
color: white;
}
/* Smooth scrolling */
html {
scroll-behavior: smooth;
}
/* Section spacing */
.help-section {
scroll-margin-top: 2rem;
}
< / style >
{% endblock %}
{% block content %}
< div class = "container my-4" >
< div class = "row" >
< div class = "col-12" >
< div class = "d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center mb-4" >
< div >
< h1 > ROI Calculator Help< / h1 >
< p class = "text-muted" > Understanding Servala's Investment Models< / p >
< / div >
< div >
< a href = "{% url 'services:csp_roi_calculator' %}" class = "btn btn-primary" >
< i class = "bi bi-arrow-left" > < / i > Back to Calculator
< / a >
< / div >
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< / div >
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< div class = "row" >
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< div class = "col-12" >
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<!-- Investment Scaling Benefits Section (MOST IMPORTANT) -->
< div class = "help-section" id = "investment-benefits" >
< h2 > < i class = "bi bi-trophy text-warning" > < / i > Why Larger Investments Win Big< / h2 >
< div class = "alert alert-success" >
< h5 > < i class = "bi bi-graph-up-arrow" > < / i > The More You Invest, The Better Your ROI< / h5 >
< p class = "mb-0" > Our calculator uses exponential scaling to reward larger investments with dramatically better returns. This isn't just about more money - it's about exponentially better performance per CHF / EUR invested.< / p >
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< h3 > Exponential Scaling Benefits< / h3 >
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< div class = "table-responsive" >
< table class = "table table-striped comparison-table" >
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< thead class = "table-success" >
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< tr >
< th > Investment Amount< / th >
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< th > Instance Multiplier< / th >
< th > Revenue Premium< / th >
< th > Performance Bonus Cap< / th >
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< th > Grace Period Bonus< / th >
< th > Expected 3-Year ROI< / th >
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< / tr >
< / thead >
< tbody >
< tr >
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< td > < strong > 500,000< / strong > < / td >
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< td > 1.0x< / td >
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< td > Standard rates< / td >
< td > 15%< / td >
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< td > Base period< / td >
< td class = "text-success" > < strong > 200-250%< / strong > < / td >
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< / tr >
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< tr class = "table-warning" >
< td > < strong > 1,000,000< / strong > < / td >
< td > < span class = "text-primary" > 2.2x< / span > < / td >
< td > < span class = "text-primary" > +20% per instance< / span > < / td >
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< td > 20%< / td >
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< td > +6 months< / td >
< td class = "text-success" > < strong > 250-300%< / strong > < / td >
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< / tr >
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< tr class = "table-info" >
< td > < strong > 1,500,000< / strong > < / td >
< td > < span class = "text-success" > 3.5x< / span > < / td >
< td > < span class = "text-success" > +40% per instance< / span > < / td >
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< td > 25%< / td >
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< td > +12 months< / td >
< td class = "text-success" > < strong > 300-350%< / strong > < / td >
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< / tr >
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< tr class = "table-success" >
< td > < strong > 2,000,000< / strong > < / td >
< td > < span class = "text-success fw-bold" > 5.0x< / span > < / td >
< td > < span class = "text-success fw-bold" > +60% per instance< / span > < / td >
< td > < span class = "text-success fw-bold" > 35%< / span > < / td >
< td > +12 months< / td >
< td class = "text-success" > < strong > 350-400%< / strong > < / td >
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< / tr >
< / tbody >
< / table >
< / div >
< / div >
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<!-- Model Comparison Section -->
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< div class = "help-section" id = "comparison" >
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< h2 > < i class = "bi bi-bar-chart" > < / i > Investment Model Comparison< / h2 >
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< div class = "row" >
< div class = "col-md-6" >
< div class = "model-card loan-model" >
< h5 > < i class = "bi bi-bank" > < / i > Loan Model< / h5 >
< p > < strong > 3-8% Annual Returns< / strong > < / p >
< p > Fixed interest lending with guaranteed monthly payments. Low risk, predictable returns.< / p >
< ul class = "text-muted small" >
< li > Guaranteed monthly payments< / li >
< li > No performance risk< / li >
< li > Fixed 3-8% annual returns< / li >
< li > Contractual protection< / li >
< / ul >
< / div >
< / div >
< div class = "col-md-6" >
< div class = "model-card direct-model" >
< h5 > < i class = "bi bi-rocket" > < / i > Direct Investment< / h5 >
< p > < strong > 200-400% Potential Returns< / strong > < / p >
< p > Performance-based revenue sharing with exponential scaling bonuses and extended grace periods.< / p >
< ul class = "text-success small" >
< li > Exponential scaling rewards< / li >
< li > Revenue premiums up to 60%< / li >
< li > Performance bonuses up to 35%< / li >
< li > Extended grace periods< / li >
< / ul >
< / div >
< / div >
< / div >
< h3 > Direct Comparison - 3 Years ROI:< / h3 >
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< div class = "table-responsive" >
< table class = "table table-striped" >
< thead >
< tr >
< th > Model< / th >
< th > Risk Level< / th >
< th > Expected ROI< / th >
< th > Break-even< / th >
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< th > Profit Potential< / th >
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< / tr >
< / thead >
< tbody >
< tr >
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< td > < strong > Loan Model (1M)< / strong > < / td >
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< td > < span class = "badge bg-success" > Low< / span > < / td >
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< td > 15-25% over 3 years< / td >
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< td > 12-18 months< / td >
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< td > 150,000 - 250,000< / td >
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< / tr >
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< tr class = "table-warning" >
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< td > < strong > Direct Investment (1M)< / strong > < / td >
< td > < span class = "badge bg-warning" > Moderate< / span > < / td >
< td > 250-300% over 3 years< / td >
< td > 15-21 months< / td >
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< td > 2,500,000 - 3,000,000< / td >
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< / tr >
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< tr class = "table-success" >
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< td > < strong > Direct Investment (2M)< / strong > < / td >
< td > < span class = "badge bg-danger" > High< / span > < / td >
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< td > 350-400% over 3 years< / td >
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< td > 18-24 months< / td >
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< td > 7,000,000 - 8,000,000< / td >
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< / tr >
< / tbody >
< / table >
< / div >
< / div >
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<!-- Calculator Guide Section -->
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< div class = "help-section" id = "calculator-guide" >
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< h2 > < i class = "bi bi-calculator" > < / i > How to Use the Calculator< / h2 >
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< h3 > Quick Start Guide< / h3 >
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< div class = "row" >
< div class = "col-md-6" >
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< h5 > Essential Settings< / h5 >
< ol >
< li > < strong > Investment Amount:< / strong > Use slider or type amount (100K - 2M)< / li >
< li > < strong > Timeframe:< / strong > Choose 1-5 years for your projection< / li >
< li > < strong > Currency:< / strong > Select CHF or EUR< / li >
< li > < strong > Growth Scenario:< / strong > Enable scenarios that match your market< / li >
< / ol >
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< / div >
< div class = "col-md-6" >
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< h5 > Understanding Results< / h5 >
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< ul >
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< li > < strong > Net Position:< / strong > Your profit after investment< / li >
< li > < strong > ROI Percentage:< / strong > Return on investment rate< / li >
< li > < strong > Investment Benefits:< / strong > Real-time scaling display< / li >
< li > < strong > Break-even:< / strong > When you start profiting< / li >
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< / ul >
< / div >
< / div >
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< h3 > Advanced Parameters (Optional)< / h3 >
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< div class = "row" >
< div class = "col-md-6" >
< ul >
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< li > < strong > Service Revenue/Instance:< / strong > Monthly Servala service fee (20-200)< / li >
< li > < strong > Core Revenue/Instance:< / strong > Additional infrastructure revenue (0-500)< / li >
< li > < strong > Loan Rate:< / strong > Annual interest for loan model (3-8%)< / li >
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< / ul >
< / div >
< div class = "col-md-6" >
< ul >
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< li > < strong > Servala Share:< / strong > Revenue split for direct investment (10-40%)< / li >
< li > < strong > Grace Period:< / strong > 100% revenue retention period (0-24 months)< / li >
< li > < strong > Churn Rates:< / strong > Customer loss by scenario (0-15%)< / li >
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< / ul >
< / div >
< / div >
< / div >
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<!-- Growth Scenarios Section -->
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< div class = "help-section" id = "scenarios" >
< h2 > < i class = "bi bi-speedometer2" > < / i > Growth Scenarios< / h2 >
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< p > Choose the scenarios that best match your market conditions and sales capabilities:< / p >
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< div class = "row" >
< div class = "col-md-4" >
< div class = "card border-success" >
< div class = "card-header bg-success text-white" >
< h5 class = "mb-0" > Safe (Conservative)< / h5 >
< / div >
< div class = "card-body" >
< p > < strong > 2% monthly churn< / strong > < / p >
< p > Steady growth: 50-150 new instances/month< / p >
< p > Best for: Established markets, risk-averse CSPs< / p >
< / div >
< / div >
< / div >
< div class = "col-md-4" >
< div class = "card border-warning" >
< div class = "card-header bg-warning text-white" >
< h5 class = "mb-0" > Balanced (Moderate)< / h5 >
< / div >
< div class = "card-body" >
< p > < strong > 3% monthly churn< / strong > < / p >
< p > Balanced growth: 100-400 new instances/month< / p >
< p > Best for: Competitive markets, balanced approach< / p >
< / div >
< / div >
< / div >
< div class = "col-md-4" >
< div class = "card border-danger" >
< div class = "card-header bg-danger text-white" >
< h5 class = "mb-0" > Fast (Aggressive)< / h5 >
< / div >
< div class = "card-body" >
< p > < strong > 5% monthly churn< / strong > < / p >
< p > Rapid growth: 200-800 new instances/month< / p >
< p > Best for: High-growth strategies, active sales< / p >
< / div >
< / div >
< / div >
< / div >
< / div >
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<!-- Understanding Charts Section -->
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< div class = "help-section" id = "charts" >
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< h2 > < i class = "bi bi-graph-up" > < / i > Reading the Charts< / h2 >
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< h3 > Key Charts Explained< / h3 >
< div class = "row" >
< div class = "col-md-6" >
< h5 > 1. ROI Progression Over Time< / h5 >
< p > Shows when your investment becomes profitable and how returns develop monthly. Look for the point where lines cross zero.< / p >
< h5 > 2. Net Financial Position< / h5 >
< p > Your cumulative profit/loss over time. Above zero = profitable, below zero = still recovering investment.< / p >
< / div >
< div class = "col-md-6" >
< h5 > 3. Performance Comparison< / h5 >
< p > ROI percentages across different growth scenarios - compare best and worst-case outcomes.< / p >
< h5 > 4. CSP Revenue Breakdown< / h5 >
< p > Monthly revenue analysis showing service revenue, core revenue, CSP total, and Servala revenue share.< / p >
< / div >
< / div >
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< h4 > Chart Legend< / h4 >
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< ul >
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< li > < strong > Solid Lines:< / strong > Direct Investment Model< / li >
< li > < strong > Dashed Lines:< / strong > Loan Model< / li >
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< li > < strong > Green:< / strong > Conservative Scenario | < strong > Yellow:< / strong > Moderate | < strong > Red:< / strong > Aggressive< / li >
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< / ul >
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< / div >
<!-- Currency Support Section -->
< div class = "help-section" id = "currency-support" >
< h2 > < i class = "bi bi-cash-stack" > < / i > Currency Support< / h2 >
< div class = "row" >
< div class = "col-md-6" >
< h5 > < i class = "bi bi-cash" > < / i > Swiss Franc (CHF) - Default< / h5 >
< ul >
< li > Swiss locale formatting (de-CH)< / li >
< li > Traditional Swiss business format< / li >
< / ul >
< / div >
< div class = "col-md-6" >
< h5 > < i class = "bi bi-currency-euro" > < / i > Euro (EUR)< / h5 >
< ul >
< li > European locale formatting (de-DE)< / li >
< li > EU business format compliance< / li >
< / ul >
< / div >
< / div >
< div class = "alert alert-info mt-3" >
< h6 > < i class = "bi bi-info-circle" > < / i > Important< / h6 >
< p class = "mb-0" > Currency selection only changes display format - no conversion is performed. Enter all amounts in your chosen currency.< / p >
< / div >
< / div >
<!-- Technical Details Section (LOWER PRIORITY) -->
< div class = "help-section" id = "technical-details" >
< h2 > < i class = "bi bi-gear" > < / i > Technical Details< / h2 >
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< div class = "row" >
< div class = "col-md-6" >
< h4 > Loan Model Details< / h4 >
< ul >
< li > < strong > Payment Calculation:< / strong > Standard amortization formula< / li >
< li > < strong > Interest Rates:< / strong > 3-8% annually< / li >
< li > < strong > Risk Level:< / strong > Very low - contractually guaranteed< / li >
< li > < strong > Break-even:< / strong > Typically 12-18 months< / li >
< / ul >
< h5 > Monthly Payment Formula< / h5 >
< code > Monthly Payment = P × < / code >
< p class = "small text-muted mt-2" > Where P = Principal, r = Monthly rate, n = Total payments< / p >
< / div >
< div class = "col-md-6" >
< h4 > Direct Investment Details< / h4 >
< ul >
< li > < strong > Revenue Streams:< / strong > Service fees + Core infrastructure sales< / li >
< li > < strong > Performance Tracking:< / strong > Automatic baseline comparison< / li >
< li > < strong > Grace Periods:< / strong > 100% revenue retention periods< / li >
< li > < strong > Churn Reduction:< / strong > Investment-based customer success< / li >
< / ul >
< h5 > Performance Multiplier< / h5 >
< p > Automatically calculated: Actual instances ÷ Baseline instances< / p >
< p class = "text-muted small" > 1.0x = baseline, 1.5x = 50% above baseline, 2.0x = double baseline< / p >
< / div >
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<!-- FAQ Section (LOWEST PRIORITY) -->
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< div class = "help-section" id = "faq" >
< h2 > < i class = "bi bi-question-circle" > < / i > Frequently Asked Questions< / h2 >
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< div class = "row" >
< div class = "col-md-6" >
< h5 > Basic Questions< / h5 >
< h6 > What does "Net Position" mean?< / h6 >
< p > Your profit after subtracting your initial investment. Positive = profitable.< / p >
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< h6 > What is Core Service Revenue?< / h6 >
< p > Additional income from selling compute/storage per instance. < strong > 100% retained by CSP< / strong > - not shared with Servala.< / p >
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< h6 > What happens during grace periods?< / h6 >
< p > You keep 100% of service revenue + all core revenue. Larger investments get longer grace periods.< / p >
< / div >
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< h5 > Advanced Questions< / h5 >
< h6 > How are performance bonuses calculated?< / h6 >
< p > Bonuses apply when you exceed 110% of baseline growth, providing up to 35% additional revenue share for large investments.< / p >
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< h6 > What is the Performance Multiplier?< / h6 >
< p > Automatically calculated metric: actual results ÷ baseline expectations. Cannot be manually configured.< / p >
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< h6 > How accurate are projections?< / h6 >
< p > Based on industry benchmarks and historical data, but actual results may vary with market conditions.< / p >
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< div class = "text-center mt-5 mb-4" >
< a href = "{% url 'services:csp_roi_calculator' %}" class = "btn btn-success btn-lg me-3" >
< i class = "bi bi-calculator" > < / i > Start Calculating Your ROI
< / a >
< a href = "{% url 'services:csp_roi_calculator' %}" class = "btn btn-outline-primary" >
< i class = "bi bi-arrow-left" > < / i > Back to Calculator
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{% endblock %}
