Which calendars can hide a time, and where will the appointment appear?
Reading a calendar lets TidyCal check it for conflicts. Writing a booking adds the appointment to a calendar. Choose a primary writable calendar for new bookings. A read-only calendar feed can help block times, but it cannot be the primary calendar.
How late can the person who booked move or cancel it?
On Free, the person who booked can reschedule or cancel before the appointment starts. Guests invited by that person cannot reschedule the booking themselves. Paid plans can apply change limits. Rescheduling does not charge the guest again. If a paid appointment is canceled, check the payment record and handle any refund separately.
When would you need more than Free?
Free lists one calendar connection. If you need several calendars to block times, check the connected-calendar allowance before choosing a plan. Booking and contact CSV exports require Individual Lifetime, Agency or Pro. Check both files before moving and keep a separate note of your booking rules.
Where would a fictional booking land?
Draw a personal calendar that is read-only and a writable work calendar. Use paper only. Keep calendar connections, messages and payments disconnected.
- Read from both calendarsImagine a plan with enough calendar connections. Mark noon as busy on the read-only calendar. Leave 1 p.m. open on both.
- Write the bookingDraw a booking at 1 p.m. on the work calendar. Move it on paper, then write where you would check its payment record if the guest later canceled.