## Protect Your Time, Your Schedule, and Your Revenue with Deposits

Every appointment is valuable. StyleSeat's deposit and no-show protection tools help beauty and wellness professionals secure their income and attract clients who respect their time. Whether it's a 50% deposit, a full prepayment, or a flexible policy — you decide how your business runs.

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## Bye-Bye, No-Shows

No-shows cost time and money. With StyleSeat's deposits, you only work with serious clients.

Your calendar stays full, your revenue stays consistent.

### Reduce no-shows
- Require deposits at booking to ensure commitment and reduce missed appointments.

### Boost completion rates
- Increase your appointment completion rate by up to 25%.

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## Your Deposits, Your Way

Set deposit rules that fit your business style. Choose a flat fee or percentage-based deposit. Apply deposits only for new clients or all clients. Set higher deposits for time-intensive or specialty services.

Flexible control that protects your schedule and rewards loyal clients.

### Flat fee or percentage
- Choose the deposit structure that works best for your services.

### Service-specific rules
- Set higher deposits for time-intensive or specialty services.

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## Double the Protection

Deposits work seamlessly with your No-Show / Late Cancellation policy. Automatically charge cancellation fees based on your rules. Keep deposits for missed or late appointments — no manual follow-up required. Adjust deposit retention rates depending on your policy.

Once you set it, StyleSeat enforces it — no awkward conversations needed.

### Automatic enforcement
- Cancellation fees are charged automatically based on your policy.

### No awkward conversations
- Keep deposits for missed appointments without manual follow-up.

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## Hassle-Free Refunds

Life happens. With StyleSeat, managing refunds and reschedules is effortless. Reschedule appointments without losing a deposit. Refunds can be issued instantly — no customer service needed. Clients stay happy, you stay in control.

### Instant refunds
- Issue full or partial refunds instantly without manual processing.

### Flexible reschedules
- Allow clients to reschedule without losing their deposit.

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## Why Pros Love Deposits on StyleSeat

Protect your income automatically while reducing no-shows and filling your calendar with serious clients.

### Protect your income
- Automatically secure deposits at booking to protect against last-minute cancellations and no-shows.

### Customize for any service
- Set different deposit amounts and rules for different services, clients, or appointment types.

### Seamless integration
- Deposits work seamlessly with cancellation policies and can be instantly refunded or applied to reschedules.

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## FAQ

### Can clients get refunds?
Yes. You control when refunds are issued. If a client cancels within your policy window, you can choose to refund the deposit right from your dashboard.

### Can I set different deposit amounts?
You can customize deposit amounts by service — whether it’s a flat rate or a percentage of the total cost — giving you flexibility based on the type or length of appointment.

### How do deposits help reduce no-shows?
Deposits secure your clients’ commitment by requiring payment upfront. Clients are more likely to show up or reschedule responsibly when their appointment is backed by a deposit.