{"id":6241,"date":"2026-04-23T09:38:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T09:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iasiso-gulf.com\/OM\/?p=6241"},"modified":"2026-04-23T09:43:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T09:43:15","slug":"iso-14001-2026-sustainability-not-optional","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iasiso-gulf.com\/OM\/blog\/iso-14001-2026-sustainability-not-optional\/","title":{"rendered":"ISO 14001:2026 Is Not Optional Thinking Anymore"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6241\" class=\"elementor elementor-6241\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9521324 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9521324\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d7c92e8\" data-id=\"d7c92e8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f094ae0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f094ae0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sustainability is no longer a long-term aspiration\u2014it is becoming a <strong>core operational expectation<\/strong>. With the introduction of <strong>ISO 14001:2026<\/strong>, businesses are entering a phase where <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #b02b2c; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #b02b2c; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/iasiso-gulf.com\/OM\/iso-14001-certification-in-oman\/\">environmental management<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span> must be <strong>continuous, measurable, and driven by real-time insights<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In Oman, where economic diversification and environmental responsibility are progressing together, this shift is especially meaningful. Organizations are now expected to move beyond compliance and demonstrate <strong>clear environmental performance supported by data, transparency, and accountability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">ISO 14001:2026 is not just an update\u2014it represents a <strong>new way of managing environmental impact<\/strong>, where strategy, technology, and performance are closely connected.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_78 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/iasiso-gulf.com\/OM\/blog\/iso-14001-2026-sustainability-not-optional\/#why-businesses-must-respond-without-delay\" >Why Businesses Must Respond Without Delay?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iasiso-gulf.com\/OM\/blog\/iso-14001-2026-sustainability-not-optional\/#a-shift-toward-continuous-environmental-awareness\" >A Shift Toward Continuous Environmental Awareness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iasiso-gulf.com\/OM\/blog\/iso-14001-2026-sustainability-not-optional\/#how-technology-is-driving-the-new-standard\" >How Technology Is Driving the New Standard?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iasiso-gulf.com\/OM\/blog\/iso-14001-2026-sustainability-not-optional\/#what-challenges-should-organizations-prepare-for\" >What Challenges Should Organizations Prepare For?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iasiso-gulf.com\/OM\/blog\/iso-14001-2026-sustainability-not-optional\/#turning-sustainability-into-a-competitive-strength\" >Turning Sustainability Into a Competitive Strength<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iasiso-gulf.com\/OM\/blog\/iso-14001-2026-sustainability-not-optional\/#what-should-be-your-starting-point\" >What Should Be Your Starting Point?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iasiso-gulf.com\/OM\/blog\/iso-14001-2026-sustainability-not-optional\/#how-will-iso-14001-2026-influence-local-industries\" >How Will ISO 14001:2026 Influence Local Industries?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iasiso-gulf.com\/OM\/blog\/iso-14001-2026-sustainability-not-optional\/#how-can-businesses-build-long-term-readiness\" >How Can Businesses Build Long-Term Readiness?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/iasiso-gulf.com\/OM\/blog\/iso-14001-2026-sustainability-not-optional\/#what-are-the-key-benefits-businesses-can-expect\" >What Are the Key Benefits Businesses Can Expect?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/iasiso-gulf.com\/OM\/blog\/iso-14001-2026-sustainability-not-optional\/#how-can-organizations-ensure-successful-implementation\" >How Can Organizations Ensure Successful Implementation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/iasiso-gulf.com\/OM\/blog\/iso-14001-2026-sustainability-not-optional\/#is-iso-14001-2026-worth-the-investment\" >Is ISO 14001:2026 Worth the Investment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/iasiso-gulf.com\/OM\/blog\/iso-14001-2026-sustainability-not-optional\/#final-thought\" >Final Thought<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-businesses-must-respond-without-delay\"><\/span><strong>Why Businesses Must Respond Without Delay?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The urgency around ISO 14001:2026 is driven by increasing environmental challenges, evolving regulations, and stronger expectations from stakeholders. Businesses must now prove their sustainability efforts with <strong>consistent and verifiable results<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For organizations in Oman, this urgency is also linked to global market expectations. Companies that fail to align with modern environmental standards risk losing opportunities, while those that adapt early can strengthen their position and credibility.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6245 \" title=\"ISO 14001 - oman\" src=\"https:\/\/iasiso-gulf.com\/OM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ISO-14001-oman-300x200.png\" alt=\"ISO 14001 - oman\" width=\"604\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iasiso-gulf.com\/OM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ISO-14001-oman-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/iasiso-gulf.com\/OM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ISO-14001-oman-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/iasiso-gulf.com\/OM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ISO-14001-oman-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/iasiso-gulf.com\/OM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ISO-14001-oman.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a-shift-toward-continuous-environmental-awareness\"><\/span><strong>A Shift Toward Continuous Environmental Awareness<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">ISO 14001:2026 introduces a major transformation in how environmental management is handled. Instead of relying on periodic reviews, businesses must adopt a <strong>continuous and proactive approach<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Real-time monitoring becomes essential \u2013 Organizations must track environmental performance continuously to ensure accuracy and immediate response.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Preventive strategies replace reactive actions \u2013 Businesses are expected to identify risks early and address them before they escalate.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Data becomes central to decision-making \u2013 Reliable insights help improve both operational performance and long-term planning.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-technology-is-driving-the-new-standard\"><\/span><strong>How Technology Is Driving the New Standard?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Technology plays a key role in enabling businesses to meet the expectations of ISO 14001:2026. Digital tools allow organizations to manage environmental performance with greater precision and efficiency.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Continuous data tracking improves control \u2013 Businesses gain better visibility into emissions, waste, and resource usage.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Automation simplifies complex processes \u2013 Reduces manual effort and improves the accuracy of reporting.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Faster response systems minimize environmental impact \u2013 Immediate action helps prevent small issues from becoming major problems.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-challenges-should-organizations-prepare-for\"><\/span><strong>What Challenges Should Organizations Prepare For?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Transitioning to ISO 14001:2026 requires more than adopting new tools\u2014it involves a change in mindset and operational approach. Many organizations may find it challenging to integrate environmental management into core business processes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The need for real-time systems, combined with the requirement for cross-departmental coordination, can increase complexity. Leadership involvement becomes critical to ensure alignment, accountability, and effective execution.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"turning-sustainability-into-a-competitive-strength\"><\/span><strong>Turning Sustainability Into a Competitive Strength<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">ISO 14001:2026 offers more than compliance\u2014it provides an opportunity to create long-term value. Businesses that adopt the standard early can improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance overall performance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Transparency in environmental practices builds trust with stakeholders, which is essential in competitive markets. Organizations that demonstrate strong environmental performance can differentiate themselves and gain a strategic advantage.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-should-be-your-starting-point\"><\/span><strong>What Should Be Your Starting Point?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Preparing for ISO 14001:2026 requires a structured and proactive approach. Organizations must begin by understanding their current position and identifying areas for improvement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Conduct a gap analysis of current systems \u2013 Identify weaknesses and align processes with new requirements.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Invest in real-time monitoring solutions \u2013 Enable continuous tracking and faster decision-making.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Train employees on modern environmental practices \u2013 Build internal capability for effective implementation.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Align sustainability goals with business strategy \u2013 Ensure environmental objectives support long-term growth.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Strengthen leadership commitment \u2013 Drive accountability and ensure consistent execution.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-will-iso-14001-2026-influence-local-industries\"><\/span><strong>How Will ISO 14001:2026 Influence Local Industries?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The impact of ISO 14001:2026 will vary across sectors in Oman. Industries such as energy, construction, and manufacturing will face more significant changes due to their environmental footprint.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">These sectors will need to adopt advanced monitoring systems and strengthen risk management practices. Service industries will also need to improve transparency and demonstrate responsible environmental behavior.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-can-businesses-build-long-term-readiness\"><\/span><strong>How Can Businesses Build Long-Term Readiness?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To stay ahead, businesses must adopt a forward-looking approach. This includes investing in technology, improving processes, and building a culture of sustainability.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Strengthen real-time environmental visibility \u2013 Implement systems that provide continuous insights into performance and enable faster decisions.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Integrate sustainability into daily operations \u2013 Ensure environmental practices are part of routine workflows across departments.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Use predictive insights for better planning \u2013 Leverage data to anticipate risks and improve long-term strategies.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Improve transparency and stakeholder communication \u2013 Provide clear, data-backed reporting to build trust and credibility.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Continuously develop employee skills \u2013 Train teams to adapt to new tools and evolving environmental requirements.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-the-key-benefits-businesses-can-expect\"><\/span><strong>What Are the Key Benefits Businesses Can Expect?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Improved operational efficiency through resource optimization \u2013 Organizations can reduce waste and energy consumption, leading to lower operational costs and better productivity.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Stronger compliance and reduced regulatory risks \u2013 Continuous monitoring ensures that businesses stay aligned with environmental regulations and avoid penalties.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Enhanced brand reputation and stakeholder trust \u2013 Transparent environmental performance builds credibility with customers, investors, and partners.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Better risk management and resilience \u2013 Proactive identification of environmental risks helps prevent disruptions and ensures business continuity.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Increased competitive advantage in global markets \u2013 Businesses that demonstrate strong sustainability practices are more attractive to international partners.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-can-organizations-ensure-successful-implementation\"><\/span><strong>How Can Organizations Ensure Successful Implementation?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Establish clear environmental objectives and KPIs \u2013 Defining measurable goals helps track progress and ensures accountability across the organization.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Adopt scalable digital solutions \u2013 Flexible systems allow businesses to expand capabilities as requirements evolve.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Encourage cross-functional collaboration \u2013 Involving all departments ensures consistency and better integration of environmental practices.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Monitor performance continuously and review regularly \u2013 Ongoing evaluation helps identify improvement areas and maintain effectiveness.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Commit to continuous improvement \u2013 Regular updates and enhancements ensure long-term success and alignment with evolving standards.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-iso-14001-2026-worth-the-investment\"><\/span><strong>Is ISO 14001:2026 Worth the Investment?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">While implementing ISO 14001:2026 requires resources, the long-term benefits make it a valuable investment. Organizations can achieve cost savings through improved efficiency and reduced waste.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Stronger environmental performance also enhances reputation and opens new opportunities for growth. Businesses that view this standard as a strategic investment are better positioned for <strong>sustainable success and resilience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"final-thought\"><\/span><strong>Final Thought<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #b02b2c; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #b02b2c; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/iasiso-gulf.com\/OM\/iso-14001-certification-in-oman\/\">ISO 14001:2026<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span> is more than a standard\u2014it is a <strong>shift toward smarter, more responsible, and more resilient business practices<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Organizations that act early will gain a competitive advantage, while those that delay may struggle to keep up in a rapidly evolving sustainability landscape.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f0e7246\" data-id=\"f0e7246\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-c479f48 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c479f48\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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4px !important;\r\n    width: 16px !important;\r\n    height: 16px !important;\r\n    margin: 0 !important;\r\n    float: none !important;\r\n    flex: none !important;\r\n    appearance: auto !important;\r\n    -webkit-appearance: auto !important;\r\n    opacity: 1 !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n<\/style>\r\n    <div class=\"container mt-3\">\r\n         <div class=\"card\">\r\n\t\t <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n         <form id=\"contct_form\" >\r\n         \t<!-- hidden datas -->\r\n         \t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"source\" value=\"2\">\r\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"enquiry_from\"     value=\"online_user\">\r\n            <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"From\" value=\"6\">\r\n            <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"Website\" class=\"website_id\" value=\"\">\r\n            <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"source_of_url\"  class=\"url_id\"  value=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"Company\" class=\"company\" value=\"\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"row\">\r\n                <div class=\"col-sm-12\"> \r\n                    <div class=\"mb-3 mt-3\">\r\n                        <label  >Company Name:<\/label>\r\n                        <input type=\"text\" class=\"form-control\" id=\"CompanyName\" placeholder=\"Enter company name\" name=\"CompanyName\">\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"mb-3\">\r\n                        <label  >Customer Name: <span class=\"mandatory\">*<\/span><\/label>\r\n                        <input type=\"text\" class=\"form-control\" id=\"CustomerName\" placeholder=\"Enter customer Name\" name=\"CustomerName\" required=\"required\">\r\n                        <span class=\"error error_company_name\" style=\"color: red; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px;\"><\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                   \r\n                    \r\n                    <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"telephone_number\" value=\"\">\r\n                    <div class=\"mb-3\">\r\n                        <label>E-Mail:<span class=\"mandatory\">*<\/span><\/label>\r\n                        <input type=\"email\" class=\"form-control\" id=\"EMail\" placeholder=\"Enter email\" name=\"EMail\" required=\"required\">\r\n                         <span class=\"error error_email\" style=\"color: red; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px;\"><\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"mb-3 country-section\">\r\n                    \t<label>Country: <span class=\"mandatory\">*<\/span><\/label>\r\n                       \t<div class=\"dropdown\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t<div class=\"btn btn-default\" type=\"button\" id=\"countryDropdown\" aria-haspopup=\"true\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t    \t <span class=\"default_countr\">--- Select Country ---<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <ul class=\"dropdown-menu\" aria-labelledby=\"countryDropdown\"><\/ul>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <input type=\"hidden\" id=\"country_id\" name=\"Country\" required>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <span class=\"error error_country\" style=\"color: red; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px;\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \r\n\t                <div class=\"mb-3 mt-3\">\r\n\t                    <label>State: <span class=\"mandatory\">*<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t                    <select class=\"form-select\" name=\"State\" id=\"State\" required=\"required\">\r\n\t                        <option value=\"\">--Please select state--<\/option>\r\n\t                    <\/select>\r\n\t                     <span class=\"error error_state\" style=\"color: red; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px;\"><\/span>\r\n\t                <\/div>\r\n\t                <div class=\"mb-3\">\r\n\t                    <label>City:<\/label>\r\n\t                    <select class=\"form-select\" name=\"City\" id=\"City\">\r\n\t                        <option value=\"\">--Please select City --<\/option> \r\n\t                    <\/select>\r\n\t                    <span class=\"error error_city\"><\/span>\r\n\t                <\/div> \r\n \r\n\t                <div class=\"mb-3\">\r\n                        <label  > Mobile Number:<span class=\"mandatory\">*<\/span><\/label>\r\n                       \r\n                        <div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"input-group-text\" id=\"CountryCode\" data-phone-length=\"\">+968<\/span>\r\n                        \t<input type=\"text\" class=\"form-control\" id=\"MobileNumber\" placeholder=\"Enter mobile number\" name=\"MobileNumber\" required=\"required\">\r\n                        \t<span class=\"error error_mobile_no\" style=\"color: red; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px;\"><\/span>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\t                <div class=\"mb-3\">\r\n\t                     <h6 class=\"label\">Enquiry Type<\/h6>\r\n\t                    <span><input type=\"radio\" class=\"form-check-input enquiry_type\"    name=\"optradio\" value=\"1\" checked> Enquiry<\/span>\r\n\t                    <span> <input type=\"radio\" class=\"form-check-input enquiry_type\"   name=\"optradio\" value=\"2\"> Other<\/span>\r\n\t                <\/div> \r\n\t                <div class=\"enquiry_form\">\r\n\t\t                <div class=\"mb-3\">\r\n\t\t                    <label>Training \/ Certification: <span class=\"mandatory\">*<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t\t                    <select class=\"form-select\"  id=\"purposOf\">\r\n\t\t                        <option value=\"\">--Please select  --<\/option> \r\n\t\t                        <option value=\"1\">Training (For Individuals or Group of Individuals)<\/option>\r\n\t\t                        <option value=\"2\">Certification (For Organizations)<\/option>\r\n\t\t                    <\/select>\r\n\t\t                    <span class=\"error error_trg_cert\" style=\"color: red; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px;\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t                <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mb-3 certification_prod_section\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label>Certification: *<\/label>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<select class=\"form-select\" name=\"cert_Type\" id=\"cert_Type\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"\">--Please select Type --<\/option>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"1\">Process<\/option>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"2\">Product<\/option>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"3\">Both (Process\/Product)<\/option>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/select>\r\n\t\t\t                <span class=\"error error_cert_product_type\" style=\"color: red; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px;\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t            <\/div>\r\n\t\t                <!-- Training -->\r\n\t\t                \r\n\t\t                <div class=\"training-section\">\r\n\t\t                \t<h6 class=\"label\">Training<\/h6>\r\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"mb-3\">\r\n\t\t\t                    <label>Product Type: <span class=\"mandatory\">*<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t\t\t                    <select class=\"form-select\" name=\"Type[]\" id=\"Type\">\r\n\t\t\t                        <option value=\"\">--Please select Type --<\/option>\r\n\t\t\t                    <\/select>\r\n\t\t\t                    <span class=\"error error_product_type\" style=\"color: red; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px;\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t                <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"mb-3\">\r\n\t\t\t                    <label>Product Category: <span class=\"mandatory\">*<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t\t\t                    <select class=\"form-select\" name=\"Category[]\" id=\"Category\">\r\n\t\t\t                        <option value=\"\">--Please select Category --<\/option>\r\n\t\t\t                    <\/select>\r\n\t\t\t                     <span class=\"error error_product_category\" style=\"color: red; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px;\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t                <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"mb-3\">\r\n\t\t\t                    <label>Product Name: <span class=\"mandatory\">*<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t\t\t                    <div class=\"scheme-dropdown-toggle\" data-target=\"ProductNameCheckboxes\" data-default=\"-- Select Product Name --\">-- Select Product Name --<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t                    <div class=\"scheme-checkbox-list\" id=\"ProductNameCheckboxes\">\r\n\t\t\t                        <span style=\"color:#999;\">-- Please select Product Type &amp; Category first --<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t                    <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t                    <span class=\"error error_product_name\" style=\"color: red; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px;\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t                <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t            <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t            <!-- Training End -->\r\n\t\t\t            <!-- Certification -->\r\n\r\n\t\t                <div class=\"certification-section\">\r\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"mb-3 product_section\">\r\n\t\t\t                    <label>Product Scheme: <span class=\"mandatory\">*<\/span> <\/label>\r\n\t\t\t                    <div class=\"scheme-dropdown-toggle\" data-target=\"productSchemeCheckboxes\" data-default=\"-- Select Product Scheme --\">-- Select Product Scheme --<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t                    <div class=\"scheme-checkbox-list\" id=\"productSchemeCheckboxes\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t                     <span class=\"error error_product_name\" style=\"color: red; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px;\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t                <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"mb-3 process_section\">\r\n\t\t\t                    <label>Process Scheme: <span class=\"mandatory\">*<\/span> <\/label>\r\n\t\t\t                    <div class=\"scheme-dropdown-toggle\" data-target=\"processSchemeCheckboxes\" data-default=\"-- Select Process Scheme --\">-- Select Process Scheme --<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t                    <div class=\"scheme-checkbox-list\" id=\"processSchemeCheckboxes\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t                     <span class=\"error error_process_scheme\" style=\"color: red; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px;\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t                <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t            <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t            <!-- Certification End-->\r\n\t\t                <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"bco_assign_training\" class=\"bco_assign_training\" value=\"\">\r\n\t\t                 <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"bco_assign_cert\" class=\"bco_assign_cert\" value=\"\">\r\n\t\t                <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"Date\" value=\"2026-04-23\">\r\n\t\t            <\/div>\r\n\t\t            <div class=\"other_enquiry_form\">\r\n\t\t            \t<h6 class=\"label\">Specified details <span class=\"mandatory\">*<\/span><\/h6>\r\n\t\t            \t<div class=\"mb-3\">\r\n\t\t                     <textarea class=\"form-control\" name=\"other_enquiry\" rows=\"3\" id=\"other_enquiry\" placeholder=\"Please describe your enquiry details...\"><\/textarea>\r\n\t\t                     <span class=\"error error_other_enquiry\" style=\"color: red; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px;\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t                <\/div>\r\n\t\t            <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"consent-checkbox\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"privacyCheck\" name=\"acceptance-836\" value=\"1\" aria-invalid=\"false\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\"><span style=\"color:black\">I agree that IAS can use my data for the purposes of dealing with my request, in accordance with the <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/iasiso-gulf.com\/OM\/online-privacy-statement\/\" style=\"color:#A70000\" target=\"_blank\">IAS Online Privacy Statement<\/a><\/b><\/span><span class=\"mandatory\">*<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"error error_privacy_checkbox\" style=\"color: red; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px;\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<!--\t\t<div class=\"captcha\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"g-recaptcha\" data-sitekey=\"6LfbHTMjAAAAAJFRcyUHAm27f2i1MvKffn2tROTU\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t  <span class=\"error error_captcha\" style=\"color: red; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px;\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t-->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"width:250px\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label>Enter Captcha:<\/label>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iasiso-gulf.com\/OM\/?stm_captcha=1776950962\" alt=\"captcha\" id=\"captchaImage\" style=\"border: 1px \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsolid #ccc; padding: 5px; height: 70px; width: 220px; object-fit: contain;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-refresh reload-icon\" id=\"refreshCaptcha\" style=\"cursor: pointer;font-size: 24px; color: #007bff;transition: transform 0.3s ease;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.transform='rotate(90deg)';\" onmouseout=\"this.style.transform='rotate(0deg)';\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <input type=\"text\" class=\"form-control\" name=\"captcha_answer\" id=\"captcha_answer\" required\r\n\t\t\t   style=\"width: 100%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 14px;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t   <span class=\"error error_captcha\" style=\"color: red; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px; display: block;\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"form-note mb-3\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Note:<\/strong>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFor clarity on Process and Product certification schemes, please refer this website menu.\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t        <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <button type=\"submit\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-submit\">Submit<\/button>\r\n        <\/form>\r\n\t\t<!-- The Modal -->\r\n\t\t<div class=\"modal\" id=\"myModalAlert\">\r\n\t\t  <div class=\"modal-dialog\">\r\n\t\t    <div class=\"modal-content\">\r\n\t\t      <!-- Modal Header -->\r\n\t\t      <div class=\"modal-header\">\r\n\t\t        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\"><\/button>\r\n\t\t      <\/div>\r\n\t\t      <!-- Modal body -->\r\n\t\t      <div class=\"modal-body\">\r\n\t\t        Thank You\r\n\t\t      <\/div>\r\n\t\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"modal\" id=\"error_pop\">\r\n\t\t\t  <div class=\"modal-dialog\" role=\"document\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"modal-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"modal-header bg-danger text-white\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"errorModalLabel\">Duplicate Email<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close btn-close-white\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"modal-body\" id=\"error_pop_con\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"modal-footer\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"d-flex justify-content-end gap-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t  <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-outline-secondary\" id=\"cancelProceed\">Cancel<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t  <button type=\"button\" id=\"proceed_trn_enq\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" data-enquiry-type=\"\">Proceed<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n    <\/div><script type='text\/javascript'>\r\n\t\t\tvar base_url_api = 'https:\/\/erp.iasiso.com\/Api';\r\n\t\t    var base_url = 'https:\/\/erp.iasiso.com';\r\n\t\t    jQuery(document).ready(function($) {\r\n\r\n\t\t    \t\/\/ Move modals to body so they are not trapped inside parent containers\r\n\t\t    \t$('#myModalAlert, #error_pop').appendTo('body');\r\n\r\n\t\t    \t\/\/ Force inline styles on scheme elements to bypass any theme CSS overrides\r\n\t\t    \tfunction enforceSchemeStyles(){\r\n\t\t    \t\ttry {\r\n\t\t    \t\t\tif($('.scheme-dropdown-toggle').length === 0) return;\r\n\t\t    \t\t\t$('.scheme-dropdown-toggle').css({\r\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t'display':'block','border':'1px solid #ced4da','border-radius':'4px',\r\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t'padding':'10px 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\t\t\t\t'min-width':'100%','height':'300px','overflow-y':'auto','overflow-x':'hidden',\r\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t'background-color':'#fff','border':'1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.15)',\r\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t'border-radius':'0.25rem','padding':'0.5rem 0','margin':'0',\r\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t'list-style':'none','box-sizing':'border-box'\r\n\t\t    \t\t\t});\r\n\t\t    \t\t\tif(!menu.hasClass('show')){ menu.css('display','none'); }\r\n\t\t    \t\t\telse { menu.css('display','block'); }\r\n\t\t    \t\t\tmenu.find('li').css({'list-style':'none','padding':'0','margin':'0'});\r\n\t\t    \t\t\tmenu.find('a.dropdown-item').css({\r\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t'display':'block','padding':'6px 12px','color':'#212529',\r\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t'text-decoration':'none','cursor':'pointer','white-space':'nowrap'\r\n\t\t    \t\t\t});\r\n\t\t    \t\t\tmenu.find('.dropdown-input').css({\r\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t'margin':'0 8px 8px','width':'calc(100% - 16px)'\r\n\t\t    \t\t\t});\r\n\t\t    \t\t} catch(e){ if(window.console) console.warn('enforceCountryDropdown error:', e); }\r\n\t\t    \t}\r\n\t\t    \tenforceCountryDropdown();\r\n\r\n\t\t    \t\/\/ Manual toggle for country dropdown (doesn't rely on Bootstrap dropdown JS)\r\n\t\t    \t$(document).on('click', '#countryDropdown', function(e){\r\n\t\t    \t\te.stopPropagation();\r\n\t\t    \t\tvar menu = $('.country-section .dropdown-menu');\r\n\t\t    \t\tif(menu.hasClass('show')){\r\n\t\t    \t\t\tmenu.removeClass('show').css('display','none');\r\n\t\t    \t\t\t$(this).attr('aria-expanded','false');\r\n\t\t    \t\t} else {\r\n\t\t    \t\t\tmenu.addClass('show').css('display','block');\r\n\t\t    \t\t\t$(this).attr('aria-expanded','true');\r\n\t\t    \t\t}\r\n\t\t    \t});\r\n\t\t    \t$(document).on('click', function(e){\r\n\t\t    \t\tif(!$(e.target).closest('.country-section').length){\r\n\t\t    \t\t\t$('.country-section .dropdown-menu').removeClass('show').css('display','none');\r\n\t\t    \t\t\t$('#countryDropdown').attr('aria-expanded','false');\r\n\t\t    \t\t}\r\n\t\t    \t});\r\n\t\t    \t$(document).on('click', '.country-section .dropdown-menu li a.dropdown-item', function(){\r\n\t\t    \t\t$('.country-section .dropdown-menu').removeClass('show').css('display','none');\r\n\t\t    \t\t$('#countryDropdown').attr('aria-expanded','false');\r\n\t\t    \t});\r\n\r\n\t\t    \t\/\/ Toggle open\/close for scheme checkbox dropdowns\r\n\t\t    \t$(document).on('click', '.scheme-dropdown-toggle', function(e){\r\n\t\t    \t\te.stopPropagation();\r\n\t\t    \t\tvar targetId = $(this).data('target');\r\n\t\t    \t\tvar list = $('#'+targetId);\r\n\t\t    \t\t$('.scheme-checkbox-list').not(list).removeClass('show').css('display','none');\r\n\t\t    \t\t$('.scheme-dropdown-toggle').not(this).removeClass('open');\r\n\t\t    \t\tvar isOpen = list.hasClass('show');\r\n\t\t    \t\tif(isOpen){\r\n\t\t    \t\t\tlist.removeClass('show').css('display','none');\r\n\t\t    \t\t\t$(this).removeClass('open');\r\n\t\t    \t\t} else {\r\n\t\t    \t\t\tlist.addClass('show').css('display','block');\r\n\t\t    \t\t\t$(this).addClass('open');\r\n\t\t    \t\t}\r\n\t\t    \t});\r\n\t\t    \t$(document).on('click', function(e){\r\n\t\t    \t\tif(!$(e.target).closest('.scheme-checkbox-list, .scheme-dropdown-toggle').length){\r\n\t\t    \t\t\t$('.scheme-checkbox-list').removeClass('show').css('display','none');\r\n\t\t    \t\t\t$('.scheme-dropdown-toggle').removeClass('open');\r\n\t\t    \t\t}\r\n\t\t    \t});\r\n\t\t    \t$(document).on('change', '.scheme-checkbox-list input[type=checkbox]', function(){\r\n\t\t    \t\tvar container = $(this).closest('.scheme-checkbox-list');\r\n\t\t    \t\tvar toggle = container.prev('.scheme-dropdown-toggle');\r\n\t\t    \t\tvar checked = container.find('input:checked');\r\n\t\t    \t\tif(checked.length > 0){\r\n\t\t    \t\t\ttoggle.text(checked.length + ' selected');\r\n\t\t    \t\t} else {\r\n\t\t    \t\t\tvar defaultText = toggle.data('default') || '-- Select --';\r\n\t\t    \t\t\ttoggle.text(defaultText);\r\n\t\t    \t\t}\r\n\t\t    \t});\r\n\r\n\t\t    \t\/\/ Customer Name: allow only letters and spaces\r\n\t\t    \t$(document).on('input','#CustomerName', function(){\r\n\t\t    \t\tvar val = $(this).val();\r\n\t\t    \t\tval = val.replace(\/[^a-zA-Z ]\/g, '');\r\n\t\t    \t\t$(this).val(val);\r\n\t\t    \t});\r\n\r\n\t\t    \t\/\/credentials\r\n\t\t    \tvar url = base_url_api+'\/getUser';\r\n\t\t    \tvar chat_username = '';\r\n\t\t    \tvar chat_password = '';\r\n\t\t        $.get(url, function(datas, status){\r\n\t\t            if(datas){ \r\n\t\t            \tchat_username = datas.username;\r\n\t\t            \tchat_password = datas.password;\r\n\t\t            }\r\n\t\t        })\r\n\r\n\t\t       $('#refreshCaptcha').click(function(){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#captchaImage').attr('src', 'https:\/\/iasiso-gulf.com\/OM\/?stm_captcha=1776950962&t=' + new Date().getTime());\r\n\t\t\t\t\t});\r\n\r\n\t\t    \t\/\/country\r\n\t\t\t\t$(document).on('click','li a.dropdown-item', function() {\r\n\t\t\t    \tvar code = $(this).data('code');\r\n\t\t\t    \tvar countryName = $(this).text().trim();\t\r\n\t\t\t    \tvar country_id = $(this).attr('country_id');\r\n\t\t\t    \tvar country_code = $(this).attr('country_code');\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\tvar mobile_number_length = $(this).attr('data-mobile_number_length');\r\n\r\n\t\t\t    \t$('#countryDropdown').html('<span class=\"fi fi-' + code.toLowerCase() + '\"><\/span> ' + countryName);\r\n\t\t\t    \t$('#country_id').val(country_id);\r\n\r\n\t\t\t    \tif(country_code){\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#MobileNumber').val(country_code);\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log($('#CountryCode').attr('data-phone-length'));\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#CountryCode').text(country_code).attr('data-phone-length', mobile_number_length).data('phone-length', mobile_number_length);\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ reset input and error message\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#MobileNumber').val('');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('.error_mobile_no').text('');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t             var url = base_url_api+'\/getRegion';\r\n\t\t            $.post(url,{country:country_id},function(states, status){\r\n\t\t                if(states){\t\t                    \r\n\t\t                    $('#State').html(states);\r\n\t\t                }\r\n\t\t            });\r\n\t\t            fetchBcoTraining();\r\n\t\t            fetchBcoCert();\r\n\t\t\t\t});\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\/\/country search\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t$(document).on('keyup','.dropdown-input', function() {\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t  \tvar filterValue = $(this).val().toLowerCase();\r\n\t\t\t\t  \t$('li.country_list').each(function() {\r\n\t\t\t\t      var text = $(this).text().toLowerCase(); \/\/ Get the text of each li and convert to lowercase\r\n\t\t\t\t      if (text.indexOf(filterValue) === -1) {\r\n\t\t\t\t        $(this).hide(); \/\/ Hide the li if it does not contain the filter value\r\n\t\t\t\t      } else {\r\n\t\t\t\t        $(this).show(); \/\/ Show the li if it contains the filter value\r\n\t\t\t\t      }\r\n\t\t\t\t    });\r\n\t\t\t\t})\r\n\r\n\t\t    \t\/\/Fetch website info\r\n\r\n\t\t    \tvar website_url =  window.location.href;\r\n\r\n\t\t    \t\/\/var website_url = 'https:\/\/iasiso-middleeast.com\/iso-9001-lead-auditor-training-in-israel\/';\r\n\r\n\t\t    \tif(website_url){\r\n\t\t    \t\t $.post(base_url_api +'\/get_website_details',{url:website_url}, function(datas, status){\r\n   \t\t\t\t\t\t\tif(datas){\r\n   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('.website_id').val(datas.website_id);\r\n   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('.url_id').val(datas.url_id);\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('.Company').val(datas.company);\r\n   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t        \t});\r\n\t\t    \t}\r\n\t\t    \t\r\n\r\n\t\t        \/\/Fetch country\r\n\t\t        var url = base_url_api+'\/getCountrys';\r\n\t\t        var country_option = `<li>\r\n\t\t\t      <input class=\"form-control dropdown-input\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Search\">\r\n\t\t\t    <\/li>\r\n\t\t\t    <li>\r\n\t\t\t      <hr class=\"dropdown-divider\">\r\n\t\t\t    <\/li>`;\r\n\t\t        $.get(url, function(datas, status){\r\n\r\n\t\t            if(datas){\r\n\t\t                $(datas).each(function(inex, data) {\r\n\r\n\t\t                   country_option +=`<li class=\"country_list\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"dropdown-item\"  country_id=\"`+data.country_id+`\" country_code=\"+`+data.isd_code+`\" data-code=\"`+data.code+`\" data-mobile_number_length=\"`+data.mobile_number_length+`\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"fi fi-`+data.code.toLowerCase()+`\"><\/span> `+data.country_name+`\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/li>`;\r\n\r\n\t\t                    \/\/ Auto select Oman (country_id = 167)\r\n\t\t                    var default_country_id = 167;\r\n\t\t                    if(data.country_id == default_country_id){\r\n\t\t                        $('#countryDropdown').html(\r\n\t\t                            '<span class=\"fi fi-' + data.code.toLowerCase() + '\"><\/span> ' + data.country_name\r\n\t\t                        );\r\n\t\t                        $('#country_id').val(data.country_id);\r\n\r\n\t\t                        if(data.isd_code){\r\n\t\t                            $('#CountryCode')\r\n\t\t                                .text('+' + data.isd_code)\r\n\t\t                                .attr('data-phone-length', data.mobile_number_length)\r\n\t\t                                .data('phone-length', data.mobile_number_length);\r\n\t\t                        }\r\n\r\n\t\t                        var url2 = base_url_api + '\/getRegion';\r\n\t\t                        $.post(url2, { country: data.country_id }, function(states, status){\r\n\t\t                            if(states){ $('#State').html(states); }\r\n\t\t                        });\r\n\r\n\t\t                        fetchBcoTraining();\r\n\t\t                        fetchBcoCert();\r\n\t\t                    }\r\n\t\t                });\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t                $('.country-section .dropdown-menu').html(country_option);\r\n\t\t                enforceCountryDropdown();\r\n\t\t            }\r\n\t\t        });\r\n\t\t         $(document).on('change','#State', function(){\r\n\r\n\t\t            var url = base_url_api+'\/getRegion';\r\n\t\t            var state = $(this).val();\r\n\r\n\t\t            $.post(url,{state:state},function(datas, status){\r\n\t\t                if(datas){\r\n\t\t                    \r\n\t\t                    $('#City').html(datas);\r\n\t\t                }\r\n\t\t            });\r\n\t\t             fetchBcoTraining();\r\n\r\n\t\t             fetchBcoCert();\r\n\t\t        })\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t$(document).on('input','#MobileNumber', function(){\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\tlet allowedLength = $('#CountryCode').data('phone-length') ? parseInt($('#CountryCode').data('phone-length')) : null;\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tvar inputValue = $(this).val();\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tvar errorSpan = $('.error_mobile_no');\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Strip non-numeric characters\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tinputValue = inputValue.replace(\/[^0-9]\/g, '');\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Prevent exceeding max length\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tif (allowedLength && inputValue.length > allowedLength){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tinputValue = inputValue.slice(0, allowedLength);\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$(this).val(inputValue);\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Show error\/info based on length\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tif(allowedLength){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif(inputValue.length === 0){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\terrorSpan.text('');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} else if(inputValue.length < allowedLength){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\terrorSpan.css('color','#e67e22').text('Please enter ' + allowedLength + ' digits (' + inputValue.length + '\/' + allowedLength + ')');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} else {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\terrorSpan.css('color','').text('');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t} else {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\terrorSpan.text('');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t\t\t})\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t        \/\/Fetch Type and category\r\n\t\t        var url = base_url_api+'\/getTrainings';\r\n\t\t        \r\n\t\t        $.get(url, function(datas, status){\r\n\t\t            if(datas){\r\n\t\t                var type_option = '<option value=\"\">---Please select---<\/option>';\r\n\t\t                $(datas.type).each(function(inex, data) {\r\n\t\t                   type_option +='<option value=\"'+data.tc_id+'\">'+data.tra_cat_name+'<\/option>';\r\n\t\t                });\r\n\r\n\t\t                $('#Type').html(type_option);\r\n\r\n\t\t                var category_option = '<option value=\"\">---Please select---<\/option>';\r\n\t\t                $(datas.category).each(function(inex, data) {\r\n\t\t                   category_option +='<option value=\"'+data.tt_id+'\">'+data.tra_type_name+'<\/option>';\r\n\t\t                });\r\n\r\n\t\t                $('#Category').html(category_option);\r\n\t\t            }\r\n\t\t        });\r\n \r\n\t\t       \r\n\t\t        \/\/ When Product Type changes \u2192 filter Product Category options\r\n\t\t        $('#Type').change(function(){\r\n\t\t            var Type = $(this).val();\r\n\t\t            var catSelect = $('#Category');\r\n\r\n\t\t            catSelect.val('');\r\n\t\t            $('#ProductNameCheckboxes').html('<span style=\"color:#999;\">-- Please select Product Type &amp; Category first --<\/span>');\r\n\r\n\t\t            if(!Type){\r\n\t\t                catSelect.find('option').show();\r\n\t\t                fetchBcoTraining();\r\n\t\t                return;\r\n\t\t            }\r\n\r\n\t\t            catSelect.find('option').each(function(){\r\n\t\t                var opt = $(this);\r\n\t\t                var catVal = opt.val();\r\n\t\t                if(!catVal){ opt.show(); return; }\r\n\r\n\t\t                (function(opt, catVal){\r\n\t\t                    $.ajax({\r\n\t\t                        type: 'post',\r\n\t\t                        url: base_url_api+'\/getSchemes',\r\n\t\t                        data: { category: catVal, Type: Type },\r\n\t\t                        success: function(resp){\r\n\t\t                            var count = 0;\r\n\t\t                            if(resp && $.trim(resp) !== ''){\r\n\t\t                                $(resp).filter('option').each(function(){\r\n\t\t                                    if($.trim($(this).val()) !== '') count++;\r\n\t\t                                });\r\n\t\t                            }\r\n\t\t                            if(count > 0){\r\n\t\t                                opt.show();\r\n\t\t                            } else {\r\n\t\t                                opt.hide();\r\n\t\t                                if(catSelect.val() === catVal) catSelect.val('');\r\n\t\t                            }\r\n\t\t                        },\r\n\t\t                        error: function(){ opt.show(); }\r\n\t\t                    });\r\n\t\t                })(opt, catVal);\r\n\t\t            });\r\n\t\t            fetchBcoTraining();\r\n\t\t        });\r\n\r\n\t\t        \/\/ When Category changes \u2192 populate ProductName checkboxes\r\n\t\t        $('#Category').change(function(){\r\n\t\t            var Category = $(this).val();\r\n\t\t            var Type = $('#Type').val();\r\n\t\t            if(Category && Type){\r\n\t\t                $.ajax({\r\n\t\t                    type: 'post',\r\n\t\t                    url: base_url_api+'\/getSchemes',\r\n\t\t                    data: { category: Category, Type: Type },\r\n\t\t                    success: function(html){\r\n\t\t                        var checkboxHtml = '';\r\n\t\t                        $(html).filter('option').each(function(){\r\n\t\t                            var val = $(this).val();\r\n\t\t                            var text = $(this).text();\r\n\t\t                            if(val && $.trim(val) !== ''){\r\n\t\t                                checkboxHtml += '<div class=\"form-check\"><label class=\"form-check-label\" style=\"color:black;\"><input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"form-check-input product-name-chk\" name=\"ProductName[]\" value=\"'+val+'\"> '+text+'<\/label><\/div>';\r\n\t\t                            }\r\n\t\t                        });\r\n\t\t                        if(checkboxHtml === ''){\r\n\t\t                            checkboxHtml = '<span style=\"color:#999;\">No products available<\/span>';\r\n\t\t                        }\r\n\t\t                        $('#ProductNameCheckboxes').html(checkboxHtml);\r\n\t\t                        enforceSchemeStyles();\r\n\t\t                    }\r\n\t\t                });\r\n\t\t            } else {\r\n\t\t                $('#ProductNameCheckboxes').html('<span style=\"color:#999;\">-- Please select Product Type &amp; Category first --<\/span>');\r\n\t\t            }\r\n\t\t            fetchBcoTraining();\r\n\t\t        });\r\n\r\n\t\t        \/\/ Product name checkbox change\r\n\t\t        $(document).on('change', '.product-name-chk', function(){\r\n\t\t        \tfetchBcoTraining();\r\n\t\t        });\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t$('#cancelProceed').click(function(){\r\n\t\t        \t$('#EMail').val('');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t$('#error_pop').modal('toggle');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t$('.btn-submit').removeClass('disabled');\r\n\t\t        });\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t$('#proceed_trn_enq').click(function(){\r\n\t\t        \t$('#proceed_trn_enq').attr('data-enquiry-type','same');\r\n\t\t        \t$('#proceed_trn_enq').attr('data-enquiry-id',$('#same_enquiry_id').val());\r\n\t\t\t\t\t$('#error_pop').modal('toggle');\r\n\t\t\t\t\terror = 0\r\n\t\t\t\t\tsetTimeout(function () {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$('.btn-submit').click();\r\n\t\t\t\t\t}, 300);\r\n\t\t        });\r\n\t\t        \r\n\t\t        \/\/New function for Duplicate email submission\r\n\t\t\t\t\tfunction submitFinalForm(){\r\n                    \r\n                        $('.btn-submit')\r\n                            .prop('disabled', true)\r\n                            .text('Submitting...');\r\n                    \r\n                        var enquiry_type  = $('input.enquiry_type:checked').val();\r\n                    \r\n                        if(enquiry_type == 1){\r\n                            var purposOf  = $('#purposOf').val();\r\n                            if(purposOf == 1){\r\n                                trainingEnquiry();\r\n                            } else if(purposOf == 2){\r\n                                certificationEnquiry();\r\n                            } else if(purposOf == 3){\r\n                                trainingEnquiry();\r\n                                certificationEnquiry();\r\n                            }\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            otherEnquiry();\r\n                        }\r\n                    }\r\n\r\n\t\t        \/\/Fetch process scheme \u2192 checkboxes\r\n\t\t        var url = base_url_api+'\/getScheme\/1';\r\n\r\n\t\t        $.get(url, function(data, status){\r\n\t\t            if(data){\r\n\t\t                var chkHtml = '';\r\n\t\t                $(data).filter('option').each(function(){\r\n\t\t                    var v = $(this).val(); var t = $(this).text();\r\n\t\t                    if(v && $.trim(v) !== '') chkHtml += '<div class=\"form-check\"><label class=\"form-check-label\" style=\"color:black;\"><input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"form-check-input process-scheme-chk\" name=\"scheme[]\" value=\"'+v+'\"> '+t+'<\/label><\/div>';\r\n\t\t                });\r\n\t\t                $('#processSchemeCheckboxes').html(chkHtml || '<span style=\"color:#999;\">No schemes available<\/span>');\r\n\t\t                enforceSchemeStyles();\r\n\t\t            }\r\n\t\t        });\r\n\r\n\t\t        \/\/Fetch product scheme \u2192 checkboxes\r\n\t\t        var url = base_url_api+'\/getScheme\/2';\r\n\r\n\t\t        $.get(url, function(data, status){\r\n\t\t            if(data){\r\n\t\t                var chkHtml = '';\r\n\t\t                $(data).filter('option').each(function(){\r\n\t\t                    var v = $(this).val(); var t = $(this).text();\r\n\t\t                    if(v && $.trim(v) !== '') chkHtml += '<div class=\"form-check\"><label class=\"form-check-label\" style=\"color:black;\"><input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"form-check-input product-scheme-chk\" name=\"scheme[]\" value=\"'+v+'\"> '+t+'<\/label><\/div>';\r\n\t\t                });\r\n\t\t                $('#productSchemeCheckboxes').html(chkHtml || '<span style=\"color:#999;\">No schemes available<\/span>');\r\n\t\t                enforceSchemeStyles();\r\n\t\t            }\r\n\t\t        });\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tfunction getCookie(name) {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t const cookies = document.cookie.split(';');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconst captcha_word = (cookies.find(c => c.trim().startsWith('captcha_word=')) || '').split('=')[1] || null;\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn captcha_word;\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t        $('.btn-submit').click(function(e) { \r\n\t\t        \te.preventDefault();\r\n\t\t        \t\/\/validation start\r\n\t\t\t        \tvar CustomerName  = $('#CustomerName').val();\r\n\r\n\t\t\t        \tvar error = 0;\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tvar mail_dup_error = 0;\r\n\t\t\t        \tif(!CustomerName){\r\n\t\t\t        \t\t$('.error_company_name').text('Enter the customer name');\r\n\t\t\t        \t\terror = 1;\r\n\t\t\t        \t}else if(!\/^[a-zA-Z ]+$\/.test(CustomerName)){\r\n\t\t\t        \t\t$('.error_company_name').text('Only letters and spaces are allowed');\r\n\t\t\t        \t\terror = 1;\r\n\t\t\t        \t}else {\r\n\t\t\t        \t\t$('.error_company_name').text('');\r\n\t\t\t        \t}\r\n\r\n\t\t\t        \tvar EMail  = $('#EMail').val();\r\n\r\n\t\t\t        \t\/\/ Strict email pattern: requires valid local part, domain with at least one dot, and TLD of 2-24 letters\r\n\t\t\t        \tvar emailPattern = \/^[a-zA-Z0-9._%+-]+@[a-zA-Z0-9](?:[a-zA-Z0-9-]{0,61}[a-zA-Z0-9])?(?:\\.[a-zA-Z0-9](?:[a-zA-Z0-9-]{0,61}[a-zA-Z0-9])?)*\\.[a-zA-Z]{2,24}$\/;\r\n\t\t\t        \tvar validTLDs = 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       \tif(!EMail){\r\n\t\t\t        \t\t$('.error_email').text('Enter the email');\r\n\t\t\t        \t\terror = 1;\r\n\t\t\t        \t}else if(!emailPattern.test(EMail)){\r\n\t\t\t        \t\t$('.error_email').text('Enter a valid email address');\r\n\t\t\t        \t\terror = 1;\r\n\t\t\t        \t}else {\r\n\t\t\t        \t\tvar emailParts = EMail.split('@');\r\n\t\t\t        \t\tvar domain = emailParts[1].toLowerCase();\r\n\t\t\t        \t\tvar tld = domain.split('.').pop();\r\n\t\t\t        \t\tif(validTLDs.indexOf(tld) === -1){\r\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t$('.error_email').text('Please enter a valid email address with a real domain');\r\n\t\t\t        \t\t\terror = 1;\r\n\t\t\t        \t\t} else {\r\n\t\t\t        \t\t\tvar domainParts = domain.split('.');\r\n\t\t\t        \t\t\tvar secondLevel = domainParts[domainParts.length - 2];\r\n\t\t\t        \t\t\tif(!secondLevel || secondLevel.length < 2 || domain.indexOf('..') !== -1){\r\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t$('.error_email').text('Please enter a valid email address with a real domain');\r\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\terror = 1;\r\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t} else {\r\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t$('.error_email').text('');\r\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t        \t\t}\r\n\t\t\t        \t}\r\n\r\n\t\t\t        \tvar country_id  = $('#country_id').val(); \r\n\r\n\t\t\t        \tif(!country_id){\r\n\t\t\t        \t\t$('.error_country').text('Enter the country');\r\n\t\t\t        \t\terror = 1;\r\n\t\t\t        \t}else {\r\n\t\t\t        \t\t$('.error_country').text('');\r\n\t\t\t        \t}  \r\n\r\n\t\t\t        \tvar State  = $('#State').val(); \r\n\r\n\t\t\t        \tif(!State){\r\n\t\t\t        \t\t$('.error_state').text('Enter the state');\r\n\t\t\t        \t\terror = 1;\r\n\t\t\t        \t}else {\r\n\t\t\t        \t\t$('.error_state').text('');\r\n\t\t\t        \t} \r\n\r\n\t\t\t        \tvar MobileNumber  = $('#MobileNumber').val();\r\n\t\t\t        \tvar requiredLength = $('#CountryCode').data('phone-length') ? parseInt($('#CountryCode').data('phone-length')) : null;\r\n\r\n\t\t\t        \tif(!MobileNumber){\r\n\t\t\t        \t\t$('.error_mobile_no').css('color','red').text('Enter the mobile number');\r\n\t\t\t        \t\terror = 1;\r\n\t\t\t        \t}else if(requiredLength && MobileNumber.length < requiredLength){\r\n\t\t\t        \t\t$('.error_mobile_no').css('color','red').text('Mobile number must be ' + requiredLength + ' digits. You entered ' + MobileNumber.length + ' digits.');\r\n\t\t\t        \t\terror = 1;\r\n\t\t\t        \t}else {\r\n\t\t\t        \t\t$('.error_mobile_no').text('');\r\n\t\t\t        \t} \r\n\r\n\t\t\t        \tvar purposOf  = $('#purposOf').val(); \r\n\r\n\t\t\t        \tvar enquiry_type  = $('input.enquiry_type:checked').val()\r\n                        if(!purposOf && enquiry_type == 1){\r\n\t\t\t        \t\t$('.error_trg_cert').text('Please choose the training\/certification');\r\n\t\t\t        \t\terror = 1;\r\n\t\t\t        \t}else {\r\n\t\t\t        \t\t$('.error_trg_cert').text('');\r\n\t\t\t        \t}   \r\n\r\n\t\t\t        \tif((purposOf == 1) || (purposOf == 3)){ \r\n\t\t\t        \t\t\/\/Training validation  \r\n\t\t\t\t        \tvar Type  = $('#Type').val(); \r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t        \tif(!Type){\r\n\t\t\t\t        \t\t$('.error_product_type').text('Please choose type');\r\n\t\t\t\t        \t\terror = 1;\r\n\t\t\t\t        \t}else {\r\n\t\t\t\t        \t\t$('.error_product_type').text('');\r\n\t\t\t\t        \t} \r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t        \tvar Category  = $('#Category').val(); \r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t        \tif(!Category){\r\n\t\t\t\t        \t\t$('.error_product_category').text('Please choose category');\r\n\t\t\t\t        \t\terror = 1;\r\n\t\t\t\t        \t}else {\r\n\t\t\t\t        \t\t$('.error_product_category').text('');\r\n\t\t\t\t        \t} \r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t        \tvar ProductName  = $('.product-name-chk:checked').length;\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t        \tif(ProductName === 0){\r\n\t\t\t\t        \t\t$('.error_product_name').text('Please choose at least one product');\r\n\t\t\t\t        \t\terror = 1;\r\n\t\t\t\t        \t}else {\r\n\t\t\t\t        \t\t$('.error_product_name').text('');\r\n\t\t\t\t        \t}\r\n\t\t\t\t        }\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t        if((purposOf == 2) || (purposOf == 3)){\r\n\t\t\t        \t\tvar product_scheme_count  = $('.product-scheme-chk:checked').length;\r\n\t\t\t\t        \tvar process_scheme_count  = $('.process-scheme-chk:checked').length;\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvar cert_type = $('#cert_Type').val();\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif(!cert_type){\r\n\t\t\t\t        \t\t$('.error_cert_product_type').text('Please choose any one Certification Type');\r\n\t\t\t\t        \t\terror = 1;\r\n\t\t\t\t        \t}else {\r\n\t\t\t\t        \t\t$('.error_cert_product_type').text('');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif(cert_type == 1){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif(process_scheme_count === 0){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\terror = 1;\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('.error_process_scheme').text('Please choose at least one process scheme');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} else {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('.error_process_scheme').text('');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} else if(cert_type == 2){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif(product_scheme_count === 0){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\terror = 1;\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('.error_product_name').text('Please choose at least one product scheme');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} else {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('.error_product_name').text('');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} else if(cert_type == 3){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif(product_scheme_count === 0 || process_scheme_count === 0){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\terror = 1;\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('.error_process_scheme').text('Please choose at least one from both product and process scheme');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} else {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('.error_process_scheme').text('');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('.error_product_name').text('');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t\t        \t} \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t        }\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Privacy policy checkbox validation\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tvar isPrivacyChecked = $('#privacyCheck').is(':checked');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tif(!isPrivacyChecked){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('.error_privacy_checkbox').text('Please accept the privacy policy');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\terror = 1;\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}else{\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('.error_privacy_checkbox').text('');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tvar captcha_cookie = getCookie('captcha_word');\r\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tvar capcha_answer = $('#captcha_answer').val();\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif(capcha_answer && captcha_cookie !== capcha_answer){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('.error_captcha').text('Captcha is not valid');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\terror = 1;\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}else{\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif(!capcha_answer){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('.error_captcha').text('Enter the captcha');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\terror = 1;\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}else{\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('.error_captcha').text('');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ \terror = 0;\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t        var recaptcha_response = $('#g-recaptcha-response').val();  \r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t        if(!recaptcha_response){  \r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t        \t$('.error_captcha').text('captcha error');\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t        \t\terror = 1;\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t        }else {\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t        \tvar recaptcha_response = $('#g-recaptcha-response').val(); \r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t   \t\t\tvar url = base_url+'\/Api\/checkCaptcha';\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t   \t\t\t $.ajax({\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t 'async': false,\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t type:'POST',\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t url:url,\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t data:{g_recaptcha_response:recaptcha_response},\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t success:function(data){\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif(!data){\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('.error_captcha').text('captcha error');\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t        \t\t\t\terror = 1;\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}else {\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('.error_captcha').text('');\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t }\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t\t\t\t});\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t        }        \r\n\t\t\t        \/\/validation end\r\n\/\/ \t\t        \tif(!error){\r\n\/\/ \t\t        \t\t$('.btn-submit').addClass('disabled');\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t           \tvar enquiry_type  = $('input.enquiry_type:checked').val();\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t\t   \t\/\/captcha status success\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t\t\tif(enquiry_type == 1){\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t\t\t\t var purposOf  = $('#purposOf').val();\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t\t\t\tif(purposOf == 1){\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttrainingEnquiry();\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t\t\t   \t} else if(purposOf == 2){\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tcertificationEnquiry();\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t\t\t   \t}else if(purposOf == 3){\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttrainingEnquiry();\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tcertificationEnquiry();\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t\t\t   \t}\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t\t   \t}else {\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t\t\t\totherEnquiry();\r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t\t   \t}\t\t\t\t\t   \r\n\/\/ \t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tvar EMail = $('#EMail').val();\r\n\t\t\t\t\t \tvar prod_scheme = [];\r\n\t\t\t\t\t \t$('.product-scheme-chk:checked').each(function(){ prod_scheme.push($(this).val()); });\r\n\t\t\t\t\t \tvar proc_scheme = [];\r\n\t\t\t\t\t \t$('.process-scheme-chk:checked').each(function(){ proc_scheme.push($(this).val()); });\r\n\t\t\t\t\t \tvar trn_prod_scheme = [];\r\n\t\t\t\t\t \t$('.product-name-chk:checked').each(function(){ trn_prod_scheme.push($(this).val()); });\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tif($('#purposOf').val() == 1){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\temail_url = base_url_api+'\/api_training_email_check';\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvar postdata = {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEMail : EMail,\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tprod_scheme : trn_prod_scheme\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t }else if($('#purposOf').val() == 2){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\temail_url = base_url_api+'\/api_cert_email_check';\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvar postdata = {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEMail : EMail,\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tprod_scheme : prod_scheme,\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tproc_scheme : proc_scheme\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t }\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Other enquiry type: validate details box BEFORE auto-scroll so error is caught\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tvar enquiry_type_val = $('input.enquiry_type:checked').val();\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tif(enquiry_type_val == 2){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvar otherDetails = $.trim($('#other_enquiry').val());\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif(!otherDetails){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('.error_other_enquiry').text('Please enter your enquiry details');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\terror = 1;\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} else {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('.error_other_enquiry').text('');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t if(error){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/Auto Scroll to first error\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tvar firstError = $('.error:visible').filter(function() {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn $(this).text().trim() !== '';\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}).first();\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tif(firstError.length){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('html, body').animate({\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tscrollTop: firstError.offset().top - 380\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, 500);\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ focus input\/select\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tfirstError.closest('.mb-3').find('input, select, textarea').focus();\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\treturn false;\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Other enquiry type: submit directly (validation already passed above)\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tif(enquiry_type_val == 2){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('.btn-submit').prop('disabled', true).text('Submitting...');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\totherEnquiry();\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn;\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tif(EMail && $('#purposOf').val() != '' && !error){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t \/\/skip recheck of duplicate email after click proceed\r\n                            if($('#proceed_trn_enq').attr('data-enquiry-type') == 'same'){\r\n                                submitFinalForm();\r\n                                return;\r\n                            }\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$.ajax({\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttype:'POST',\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\turl:email_url,\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata:postdata,\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsuccess:function(data){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif ((purposOf == 2 || purposOf == 3) && (prod_scheme.length === 0 && proc_scheme.length === 0)) {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ If no scheme is selected, prevent modal from opening\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('.error_process_scheme').text('Please choose any one process or product scheme.');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn; \/\/ Stop submission and modal opening\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif(data == 1 || $('#proceed_trn_enq').attr('data-enquiry-type') == 'same'){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmail_dup_error = 0;\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif(!error && !mail_dup_error){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ \t\t$('.btn-submit').addClass('disabled');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t        \/\/Prevent multiple submission\r\n                                        $('.btn-submit')\r\n                                        .prop('disabled', true)\r\n                                        .text('Submitting...');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvar enquiry_type  = $('input.enquiry_type:checked').val();\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/captcha status success\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif(enquiry_type == 1){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t var purposOf  = $('#purposOf').val();\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif(purposOf == 1){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttrainingEnquiry();\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} else if(purposOf == 2){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tcertificationEnquiry();\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}else if(purposOf == 3){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttrainingEnquiry();\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tcertificationEnquiry();\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}else {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\totherEnquiry();\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}else{\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#error_pop_con').children().remove().end().append(data);\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#error_pop').modal('toggle');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvar prcd_btn = $('#same_enquiry_id').attr('data-scheme') == 0 ? 'disabled' : '';\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#proceed_trn_enq').removeClass('disabled');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#proceed_trn_enq').addClass(prcd_btn);\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmail_dup_error = 1;\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t        })\r\n\t\t\t\t$('.btn-close').click(function(e) { \r\n\t\t\t\t\tlocation.reload();\r\n\t\t\t\t})\r\n\r\n\t\t        function trainingEnquiry() {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\tvar form_data = $('#contct_form').serialize();\r\n\t\t\t\t\tvar url = base_url+'\/SEO\/addEnquiry';\r\n\t\t\t\t\tvar bco_assign = $('.bco_assign_training').val();\r\n\t\t\t\t\tvar enquirySame = $('#proceed_trn_enq').attr('data-enquiry-type');\r\n\t\t\t\t\tvar sameEnquiryId = $('#proceed_trn_enq').attr('data-enquiry-id');\r\n\t\t\t\t\tvar company = $('.Company').val(); \/\/IAS singapore\r\n\t\t\t\t\tvar post_data = \"&bco_assign=\"+bco_assign+\"&company=\"+company+\"&enquirySame=\"+enquirySame+\"&sameEnquiryId=\"+sameEnquiryId\r\n\t\t\t\t\t$.ajax({\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\ttype:'POST',\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\turl:url,\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata:form_data + post_data + \"&username=\"+chat_username+\"&password=\"+encodeURIComponent(chat_password),\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tsuccess:function(data){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif(data.status == 1){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/alert(data.message);\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/location.reload();\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#myModalAlert .modal-body').text(data.message);\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#myModalAlert').modal('show');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('.btn-submit').removeClass('disabled');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t\t\t}); \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t        }\r\n\r\n\t\t        function certificationEnquiry() {\r\n\t\t        \tvar form_data = $('#contct_form').serialize();\r\n\t\t        \tvar profile_name = $('#CompanyName').val();\r\n\t\t        \tvar contact_name = $('#CustomerName').val();\r\n\t\t        \tvar mobile_number = $('#MobileNumber').val();\r\n\t\t        \tvar profile_email = $('#EMail').val();\r\n\t\t        \tvar md_state      = $('#State').val();\r\n\t\t        \tvar md_city      = $('#City').val();\r\n\t\t        \tvar company = $('.Company').val(); \/\/IAS singapore\r\n\t\t        \tvar Type = 6;\r\n\t\t        \tvar remarks = 'Online enquiry';\r\n\t\t        \tvar bco_assign = $('.bco_assign_cert').val();\r\n\t\t\t\t\tvar enquirySame = $('#proceed_trn_enq').attr('data-enquiry-type');\r\n\t\t\t\t\tvar sameEnquiryId = $('#proceed_trn_enq').attr('data-enquiry-id');\r\n\t                var url = base_url+'\/SEO\/adddataAction_self';\r\n\r\n\t                var post_data = \"&profile_name=\"+profile_name+\"&contact_name=\"+contact_name+\"&mobile_number=\"+mobile_number+\"&profile_email=\"+profile_email+\"&md_state=\"+md_state+\"&md_city=\"+md_city+\"&company=\"+company+\"&Type=\"+Type+\"&remarks=\"+remarks+\"&bco_assign=\"+bco_assign+\"&enquirySame=\"+enquirySame+\"&sameEnquiryId=\"+sameEnquiryId;\r\n\t                 $.ajax({\r\n\t                    type:'POST',\r\n\t                    url:url,\r\n\t                    data:form_data + post_data + \"&username=\"+chat_username+\"&password=\"+encodeURIComponent(chat_password),\r\n\t                    success:function(data){\r\n\t                     \/\/ alert(data);\r\n\t                        if(data.status == 1){\r\n\t                            \/\/alert(data.message);\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/location.reload();\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#myModalAlert .modal-body').text(data.message);\r\n\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t$('#myModalAlert').modal('show');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t$('.btn-submit').removeClass('disabled');\r\n\t                        }  \r\n\t                    }\r\n\t                });   \r\n\t        \t}\r\n\r\n\t        \t function otherEnquiry() {\r\n\t\t        \t var form_data = $('#contct_form').serialize();\r\n\t\t                var url = base_url+'\/Api\/sent_mail_other_enquiry';\r\n\t\t               \r\n\t\t                var post_data = \"&website_url=\"+website_url\r\n\t\t                 $.ajax({\r\n\t\t                    type:'POST',\r\n\t\t                    url:url,\r\n\t\t                    data:form_data + post_data,\r\n\t\t                    success:function(data){\r\n\t\t                        if(data == 1){\r\n\t\t                            \/\/alert('Thank you for contact us');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/location.reload();\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#myModalAlert .modal-body').text('Thank you for contact us');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t$('#myModalAlert').modal('show');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t$('.btn-submit').removeClass('disabled');\r\n\t\t                        }\r\n\t\t                    }\r\n\t\t                });   \r\n\t\t        }\r\n\r\n\t\t        \/\/purpose change\r\n\t\t        $('#purposOf').change(function() {\r\n\t\t        \tvar purpose = $(this).val();\r\n\r\n\t\t        \t\/\/ Reset ALL child fields (training + certification) when parent changes\r\n\t\t        \t$('#Type').val('');\r\n\t\t        \t$('#Category').val('');\r\n\t\t        \t$('.product-name-chk').prop('checked', false);\r\n\t\t        \t$('#ProductNameCheckboxes').html('<span style=\"color:#999;\">-- Please select Product Type &amp; 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