Frequently asked questions

Who is this for?

Salons and tattoo studios that share chairs or stations with independent renters or guest artists. This is a space-reservation calendar, not a client appointment scheduler.

What happens after the free pilot?

Try Booth Calendar free for 30 days from the time you verify your email and create your account. Your first owner location starts one account-level pilot; any additional locations you add during that period share its remaining time. Continued use after the pilot requires a paid subscription. The price is $19 per active location per month, including invited renters or guest artists. We will show the billing terms before asking you to subscribe. No card is required for the pilot, and you will not be charged unless you choose a paid plan.

There is no free-forever plan. If you do not subscribe, ongoing calendar use ends after the pilot, unless we explicitly extend it.

Who pays?

The account owner pays for the location. The location subscription covers invited renters and guest artists; they are not separately billed.

Can I add or manage more than one location?

Yes. Open Locations after signing in to switch between independently managed calendars or add another one. Your first owner location starts one 30-day account-level pilot; added locations share the remaining pilot time and do not restart it. If you choose a paid plan later, each active location is priced separately.

How do I get started?

Verify your email, create your password, then open Studio settings and configure your active chairs or stations and opening hours. Use Invitations to invite renters or guest artists; they follow their invitation link and create a password to finish joining.

Can I watch a walkthrough?

Watch the 2-minute walkthrough (a salon example) to see owner setup, member invitations, weekly bookings, partial releases and the owner’s calendar. The video is silent with on-screen captions and uses fictional accounts.

Where can I see members who have joined?

Open Invitations to see joined members separately from pending invitations, even if they have not booked a chair or station. Manage their access in Studio settings. Someone who has already joined does not need another invitation.

How do I sign in?

No download is needed. Open the website on a phone or computer. Create a password during account setup. After setup, sign in with your email and password, or choose an email sign-in link. You can stay signed in for 30 days on your personal device. Sign-in and password-reset links expire after 15 minutes. Invitations expire after 7 days; account owners can resend or revoke them.

How do reservations work?

Choose an available chair or station, date, start and end time. Include setup and cleanup time. You can repeat a weekly reservation or release time you no longer need. Overlapping reservations are rejected.

What can the owner change?

Account owners manage chairs or stations, hours and member access, make reservations for members, and block studio time. Booth Calendar emails the affected owner or member after a reservation is created or released. Owners should still communicate any policy or rental-arrangement changes directly.

Who handles disputes between owners and members?

We provide the calendar. Account owners and members manage their rental arrangements and resolve disputes directly. Contact us for technical problems. See our role and responsibilities in the pilot terms.

Which time zone is used?

You choose your U.S. time zone, including Arizona, Alaska, and Hawaii, when you create your account. That choice applies to every booking, including daylight-saving changes where they apply. Contact support before creating bookings if you need the time zone corrected.

Does it collect rent or manage my clients?

No. Keep client appointments, payments and rental agreements in your existing systems. Do not enter client or payment details here.

Why does an email link open in a different browser?

Some email apps open links in their own browser, which does not share your saved browser’s sign-in. Open Booth Calendar in your usual browser and sign in with your password. When using an email link, choose your email app’s “Open in browser” option before continuing.

How do I get help or leave?

Email support@boothcalendar.com or call or text 984-777-7955 with your salon or studio name and a short description. For a booking issue, include the chair or station and time, but never send your sign-in link. Support is handled by a small team and is not available around the clock. You can request account closure or a copy of your records by email.

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