Match the policy to the booking
A single drop-in and a ten-day holiday booking do not create the same scheduling risk. Define notice periods and retained amounts in proportion to the time reserved.
BUSINESS POLICY GUIDE
Write a fair pet sitting cancellation policy covering deposits, notice periods, holiday bookings, early returns and exceptional circumstances.
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A single drop-in and a ten-day holiday booking do not create the same scheduling risk. Define notice periods and retained amounts in proportion to the time reserved.
Holiday and high-demand bookings are harder to replace. Explain any non-refundable deposit or longer cancellation window before accepting payment.
Cover shortened trips, delayed departures, early returns and partial cancellations. State how credits or refunds are calculated instead of deciding under pressure.
COMMON QUESTIONS
It depends on demand, service type and local practice. Choose a window you can apply consistently and disclose it before confirmation.
Credits can provide flexibility, but define their expiry and whether they apply during peak dates.
Apply the terms accepted for that booking unless both parties agree to a change. Give advance notice of future policy updates.
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