Terms of Service

Last Updated: August 26, 2025

Contact: Booko App Inc., 325 Sharon Park Drive, Menlo Park, CA, Box 105 Unit D-5;support@bookoapp.com

Acceptance

By using Booko, you agree to these Terms. If you use Booko on behalf of a company (a "Provider"), you represent that you have authority to bind that company.

Platform Role

Booko provides software tools for Providers. Booko is not the provider of the underlying services to end-customers (haircuts, treatments, etc.). Providers set their own services, schedules, prices (including dynamic pricing rules), policies, and are responsible for fulfillment, customer service, and compliance.

Accounts and Eligibility

  • Provider accounts must be created by adults (18+).
  • Provide accurate information and keep credentials secure.
  • We may suspend/terminate accounts for violations, risk, nonpayment, or harm.

Acceptable Use

No illegal, fraudulent, harmful, or abusive activity; no storing medical records or special-category data; no spam or unlawful marketing; no infringement or scraping; no security testing without permission. We may remove content or suspend accounts at our discretion.

Payments via Stripe Connect

Model

Stripe Connect (Express). Providers are Merchant of Record.

Application Fees

Booko charges an application/platform fee (currently 2.8% + $0.25 per booking), subject to change at any time with or without notice. Stripe processing fees may apply separately.

Timing

Charges may be captured at booking, held/deposited, captured after the appointment, or invoiced—this may vary by Provider configuration and by transaction. Booko may change or add capabilities over time.

Payouts

Stripe pays out to Providers on the configured schedule (default weekly).

Taxes

Providers are solely responsible for taxes.

Chargebacks

Providers are responsible for disputes/chargebacks. Booko may assist and may impose reserves, rolling holds, offsets, or other risk controls.

Card Data

Stripe handles card data; Booko does not store card numbers.

Scheduling, Cancellations, Refunds, No-Shows

Provider Policy

Providers should publish and control their policies. Where a Provider has not set a policy, Booko may apply reasonable defaults which may change.

Refunds

Subject to Provider policy and applicable law. Booko may process refunds (including portions of application fees) at Booko's discretion to mitigate disputes or address errors.

Booko Discretion

We may step in to address abuse, fraud, operational errors, or risk, and may issue credits/refunds at our discretion.

Communications, Email/SMS

Transactional Messages

Booko sends transactional emails and may send SMS in the future.

Marketing

Booko or Providers may send marketing communications only with appropriate consent. Providers using Booko's bulk email/SMS must comply with applicable laws (e.g., CAN-SPAM, TCPA/CTIA) and maintain consent records. Booko may require evidence of consent and may suspend messaging features for abuse.

Pricing Transparency and Dynamic Pricing

Prices may vary based on factors configured by Providers or the platform. The final price is displayed before purchase. Providers control pricing choices and are responsible for compliance with pricing and advertising laws.

Data; Privacy; DPA

Use is subject to our Privacy Policy. For Provider-controlled customer data processed by Booko's tooling, Booko acts as a processor. A Data Processing Addendum (DPA) is available upon request.

IP; Feedback

Booko owns the platform and all related IP. You grant Booko a license to use feedback without restriction. Provider content remains Provider's; you grant Booko a license to host/display it to operate the service.

Beta Features

Beta or experimental features are "as is," may be modified or discontinued at any time, and may be subject to additional terms.

Warranties and Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." BOOKO DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. BOOKO DOES NOT WARRANT UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BOOKO WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR GOODWILL. BOOKO'S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM WILL NOT EXCEED THE FEES PAID BY YOU TO BOOKO FOR THE SERVICE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT. THESE LIMITATIONS APPLY EVEN IF A REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

Indemnity

Providers will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Booko from claims arising out of their services, policies, content, messaging, pricing, taxes, disputes/chargebacks, or use of the service, including alleged violations of law and third-party rights.

Suspension; Termination

We may suspend or terminate access for any violation, legal risk, nonpayment, or harm to the platform. Upon termination, your right to use the service ends, but provisions intended to survive will survive.

Changes to Fees and Terms

We may change fees, features, or these Terms at any time with notice by posting updates or via email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

Governing Law; Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of California. ANY DISPUTE WILL BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS; CLASS ACTIONS ARE WAIVED; JURY TRIAL IS WAIVED. Either party may bring individual claims in small claims court. Venue/seat: San Mateo County, CA.

Contact

Booko App Inc., 325 Sharon Park Drive, Menlo Park, CA, Box 105 Unit D-5;support@bookoapp.com

These terms are general information and not legal advice.