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2ignment depth, generation quality, export options, and value for money."}),(0,g.jsxs)("ol",{className:"space-y-6",children:[(0,g.jsx)("li",{className:"bg-primary/5 border border-primary/20 rounded-xl p-6",children:(0,g.jsxs)("div",{className:"flex items-start gap-4",children:[(0,g.jsx)("span",{className:"flex-shrink-0 w-9 h-9 rounded-full bg-primary text-white font-bold text-lg flex items-center justify-center",children:"1"}),(0,g.jsxs)("div",{children:[(0,g.jsx)("h3",{className:"text-xl font-bold text-primary mb-1",children:"My Curriculum Mate"}),(0,g.jsx)("p",{className:"text-sm text-gray-500 mb-2",children:"$12.99/month \xb7 Australian-built \xb7 50 free credits to start"}),(0,g.jsx)("p",{className:"text-gray-700 text-sm leading-relaxed",children:"The most curriculum-specific AI planner for Australian teachers. 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