Write a no-show and late cancellation policy

Write a fair no-show and late-cancellation policy, plus reminder messages and a kind-but-firm message for the first time you charge a fee.

The prompt

Act as a salon business consultant. Help me write a fair no-show and cancellation policy.

Salon type and services: [DETAILS]
Booking system (and whether it can take card deposits): [DETAILS]
Current problem (how many no-shows a week, which services): [DETAILS]
What I want: deposit, fee, or warning first: [DETAILS]

Give me: 1) a short, friendly policy for my booking page and receipts, 2) a confirmation and 24-hour reminder message that mention it, 3) a kind but firm message for charging a fee the first time, and 4) when to waive it. Mark anything that depends on local consumer rules as [CHECK LOCAL RULES].

Replace every [BRACKETED] part with your own details before sending.

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