# FlowReserve

> Online appointment booking and scheduling platform for service professionals.

FlowReserve is a SaaS platform that enables consultants, coaches, therapists, tutors, photographers, fitness trainers, and other service professionals to accept online bookings from their clients. Providers get a personalized booking page, calendar-based scheduling, deposit collection, and automated email notifications.

For comprehensive documentation, see: https://flowreserve.space/llms-full.txt

## Key Features

- Personalized booking pages with custom branding
- Calendar-based availability with timezone support
- Multiple booking/event types per provider
- Deposit collection at time of booking (via Lemon Squeezy)
- Google Calendar sync (two-way)
- Custom intake forms per booking type
- Double-booking prevention (database-level)
- Automated email notifications (confirmation, reminder, cancellation)
- Blackout dates and buffer times between appointments
- REST API for programmatic booking management
- Mobile-responsive design
- PWA support (installable)

## Pricing

- **Free Plan**: 2 booking types, 15 bookings/month, basic booking page, email notifications. No credit card required.
- **Starter Plan ($19/month)**: 10 booking types, 500 bookings/month, custom intake forms, Google Calendar sync, API access (2 keys, 200 req/hr).
- **Professional Plan ($49/month)**: Unlimited booking types, unlimited bookings, full API access, API analytics, priority support, white-label branding.

## How It Works

1. Sign up and create your provider profile with business name, logo, and timezone.
2. Define your booking types (e.g., "30-min Consultation", "60-min Coaching Session") with duration, pricing, and custom intake fields.
3. Set your weekly availability schedule and any blackout dates.
4. Share your booking page URL (flowreserve.space/book/your-slug) with clients.
5. Clients pick a date, time, fill out your intake form, and pay any required deposit.
6. You receive email notifications and manage bookings from your dashboard.

## FAQ

### What is FlowReserve?
FlowReserve is an online appointment booking and scheduling platform built for service professionals like consultants, coaches, therapists, tutors, photographers, and fitness trainers. It lets your clients book appointments directly from your personalized booking page.

### Is FlowReserve free to use?
Yes. FlowReserve offers a free plan that includes 2 booking types, 15 bookings per month, a basic booking page, and email notifications. No credit card required. Paid plans start at $19/month for more features.

### How does FlowReserve prevent double bookings?
FlowReserve uses database-level conflict detection to make it physically impossible to double-book. When a client selects a time slot, the system atomically checks for conflicts before confirming the booking.

### Can I collect deposits when clients book?
Yes. FlowReserve supports deposit collection at the time of booking. You can set fixed amounts or percentage-based deposits for each booking type. This significantly reduces no-shows.

### Does FlowReserve sync with Google Calendar?
Yes. FlowReserve integrates with Google Calendar. When a booking is confirmed, it automatically creates a calendar event. Sign in with Google to auto-connect your calendar.

### What types of professionals use FlowReserve?
FlowReserve is designed for any service professional who takes appointments: consultants, business coaches, life coaches, therapists, counselors, tutors, photographers, videographers, fitness trainers, yoga instructors, beauty salon owners, barbers, tattoo artists, and more.

### How much does FlowReserve cost?
FlowReserve is free to start with up to 15 bookings per month. The Starter plan is $19/month and includes Google Calendar sync, custom intake forms, and API access. The Professional plan is $49/month with unlimited bookings, white-label branding, and priority support.

### Can clients book without creating an account?
Yes. Clients do not need to create an account or sign up. They simply visit your booking page, select a time, fill in their details, and confirm.

### Does FlowReserve work on mobile devices?
Yes. FlowReserve is fully responsive and works on all devices. It is also a Progressive Web App (PWA) that can be installed on mobile home screens for an app-like experience.

## Links

- Homepage: https://flowreserve.space
- Full documentation: https://flowreserve.space/llms-full.txt
- Sign Up: https://flowreserve.space/signup
- Login: https://flowreserve.space/login
- Support: https://flowreserve.space/support
- Terms: https://flowreserve.space/terms
- Privacy: https://flowreserve.space/privacy