Glossary

What is Availability?

Availability is the set of times a provider is open to being booked. It is usually defined by working hours, days of the week, and rules such as breaks and buffers.

Definition

Availability: Availability is the set of times a provider is open to being booked. It is usually defined by working hours, days of the week, and rules such as breaks and buffers.

Why it matters

Bookable slots are generated from availability minus existing appointments and any calendar conflicts.

How Calper handles it

Calper builds bookable slots from weekly availability rules, slot duration, buffers, and minimum notice.

FAQ

What is availability?+

Availability is the set of times a provider is open to being booked. It is usually defined by working hours, days of the week, and rules such as breaks and buffers. Bookable slots are generated from availability minus existing appointments and any calendar conflicts.

How does availability relate to booking software?+

Calper builds bookable slots from weekly availability rules, slot duration, buffers, and minimum notice.

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