What is InkSchedule?
InkSchedule is tattoo business management software that connects manual and online appointments, artist availability, client records, deposits, payments, and reporting in one workflow for tattoo artists and shops.
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InkSchedule FAQ
Answers for tattoo artists
Clear answers to the questions artists ask before moving bookings and payments into InkSchedule.
Who is InkSchedule built for?
InkSchedule is built specifically for independent tattoo artists and tattoo shops that want fewer disconnected tools and a clearer path from a client booking request to a completed and paid appointment.
What can InkSchedule replace?
InkSchedule can replace a patchwork of separate booking forms, calendars, client notes, payment links, reminders, and basic reporting tools by keeping those parts of the tattoo workflow connected.
Is InkSchedule free for tattoo artists?
InkSchedule has no monthly software subscription for artists. A $10 booking fee applies to each appointment, and eligible card payments processed through InkSchedule include a 3% InkSchedule online service fee. The complete total is shown before the client authorizes payment.
Can a tattoo shop share one booking link for all its artists?
Yes. Clients select an artist from the shop booking page, then choose that artist's service and available time. Shop bookings use the artist's active shop residency, rather than a personal schedule from another workspace.
What affects the appointment times clients can book?
The selected artist's working availability, existing appointments, blocked time, and the selected service duration determine suitable booking times. If a selected date has no suitable times, the booking page can suggest the next available opening.
Can a client pay a required deposit while booking online?
Yes. When a deposit is required in the booking settings, the client pays it during the booking flow. The payment is linked to the appointment. Artists can also send a secure deposit payment link for an appointment they create.
Are shop subscriptions included in the free artist offer?
No. The $0 monthly software offer is for individual artists. Shop management plans are separate paid subscriptions. Booking and applicable payment fees still apply.
How do fees work in InkSchedule?
InkSchedule adds a $10 booking fee to each appointment. Card payments processed through InkSchedule, including online checkout and eligible Tap to Pay transactions, include a 3% InkSchedule online service fee for payment facilitation, receipts, client support, and appointment management.
What happens when I turn on "Send deposit email now" during appointment creation?
Your client immediately gets an email with a secure pay-now link for their deposit. If you leave it off, no automatic deposit payment email is sent.
What fees will clients see at checkout?
Before authorizing a card payment, clients see the appointment amount, $10 booking fee, 3% InkSchedule online service fee, any tip, and the total due. The 3% fee is calculated on the card-payment subtotal, including the appointment payment, any tip, and the booking fee in that transaction.
What if a client pays cash in person?
The $10 booking fee still applies. An in-person cash payment does not use InkSchedule online checkout, so the additional 3% InkSchedule online service fee does not apply.
Do I get paid to my own Stripe account?
Yes. Once you connect Stripe, your available balance and transfer actions are tied to your connected account, and you can move funds to your bank.
What if I have not connected Stripe yet?
Your funds are still tracked, but payout actions stay limited until you connect Stripe. As soon as you connect, transfers become available.
Can I still track refunds and fees clearly?
Yes. You can see refund and payout activity impact in your financial records so you always know what changed and why.
Can I message clients and keep everything in one place?
Yes. You can handle conversations, appointment updates, and reminders inside InkSchedule instead of bouncing across tools.
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