FAQs

What does Fons stand for?

Definition of "Fons"

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Troubleshooting Network Errors on iPhones, Androids or Browsers

Troubleshooting network errors on iPhones, Androids or Browsers

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I just set up my profile, but realized that I registered with the wrong email address. Where do I go to change this?

Update/Change your email address

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Get a hold of us!

Contact Information for Fons

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How secure is Fons?

Security and protection

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Fons Cost & Pricing - How much does it cost to use Fons?

Price, Cost, Fees

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How are payments processed?

Payments and billing

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What kind of notifications will I and my clients receive?

Notifications

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I am a client and am not receiving email my notifications from my provider. I have already checked my spam folder…?

Client emails / notifications

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Can a client use an email address to set up Fons other than the email address I used to invite them?

Client email address

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Importing/Exporting Lists of Clients

Importing clients

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I need the option to have appointments overlap in my calendar, so that I can "double-book" a single time slot. Can Fons handle this?

Double booking your availabilities

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How do I avoid last minute cancellations and setup my cancellation policy on Fons?

Cancellation policy

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I work with my clients in their homes. Since there is driving time, there needs to a 15 minute buffer between my appointments. How do I account for travel time for the clients whose homes I travel to?

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What happens when I decline a request for an appointment?

Declining appointments

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I am an Apple user and my significant other prefers Android, so we need something that lets us import/share/manage our family calendar into a common "schedule". Can we/will we be able do that?

Family calendar

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What happens if a client forgets to confirm an appointment?

Appointment confirmation

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Package vs Subscription Billing

Should I use a prepaid package or a subscription

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Why are my deposit payments "pending"?

Deposit Payments

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When will I get my paid by my clients, and how?

Payments

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What about my clients who pay by check or cash? Can Fons handle this?

For payments outside of the Fons billing system

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Can I charge different prices for different appointments?

Billing

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What happens when a client’s payment is declined?

Declined payments

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Do my clients see the credit card fees?

Fees and client receipts

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I prefer not to give my credit card information. Can I use Fons for scheduling without giving you credit card information?

Credit cards

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I’d prefer that all my clients use ACH payments because the processing fees are lower. How can I enforce that?

ACH

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Oops! I had an appointment without using the Fons app. How can I retroactively charge a client for an appointment in the past?

Payments

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An appointment was canceled, but was never canceled inside of Fons. The appointment didn't happen, but was never cancelled in Fons and the client shouldn't be charged. What should I do now?

Cancellations and refunds

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