Handling Cancellations

Set up your cancellation policy and manage cancelled appointments.

Setting Your Cancellation Policy

Go to Online Booking → Settings to configure:

  • Cancellation Window: How far in advance customers must cancel (e.g., 24 hours)
  • Cancellation Fee: Optional fee for late cancellations
  • Policy Text: Custom message shown to customers
When a Customer Cancels

If a customer cancels within the allowed window:

  • • You receive a cancellation notification
  • • The time slot becomes available again
  • • The job is marked as cancelled in your records
⚠️ Reduce No-Shows

Automatic reminders reduce no-shows by up to 80%. Make sure you have email and SMS reminders enabled in your settings.

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