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Online cancellations and rescheduling: clear rules for customers and the team calendar
Changing an appointment should not become a chain of messages when rules and limits are communicated well.
PrenotaCloud editorial team
5 min
Quick answer
Cancellations and rescheduling are normal parts of booking. The difference is managing them with clear rules instead of scattered messages.
- Minimum notice
- Excluded services
- Possible deposit
Define limits before the issue
The policy should be clear in the confirmation, not only when customers ask for a change.
- Minimum notice
- Excluded services
- Possible deposit
Keep change history
Every change should update calendar and communication without creating two versions.
- New slot
- Old date archived
- Updated notification
Protect the team from exceptions
Not every change can be self-service. Some need manual approval.
- Long services
- Specific staff
- Location change
Rules to define
- ✓ Change window
- ✓ Request channel
- ✓ New date confirmation
- ✓ History updated
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Understand which plan fits the current phase and which modules can wait.
FAQ
Should customers always reschedule by themselves?
Only within limits decided by the business. Some cases need team control.
