If your rental business chooses the “Marketplace Only” option, we ensure the entire process is as simple and efficient as possible. Here’s an overview of the steps that will follow:

1. Creating Your Account and Profile:

• First, we will create an account for you in our system, including a complete profile for your rental business. This will include basic information about your company, contact details, and a description of the services you offer.

2. Uploading Your Inventory:

• Together, we will upload all your products into the system. This includes detailed descriptions, pricing, the number of available items, and high-quality photos. High-quality photos are crucial for attracting customers, so we recommend ensuring they are of the best possible quality.

3. Review and Approval:

• Once all the information is uploaded, we will send you a preview so you can check that everything matches your expectations. Once you approve, we can proceed to publish your offer.

4. Publishing on the Marketplace:

• Your offer will be published on our Marketplace and subsequently added to our partner travel websites (OTAs). This will make your products visible to a wide range of customers looking to rent sports equipment.

5. Handling Reservations:

• Once a customer makes a reservation through one of our partner websites, you have the option to choose how the payment for that reservation will be processed.

Reservation Handling Options:

a. Pay on the Spot:

• Description: The customer makes an online reservation and then pays directly at your location, either in cash or by card when picking up the product.
• Commission: At the end of each month, we will send you an invoice detailing the commissions for all successful reservations we have facilitated for you. The commission rate is determined based on mutual agreement, ensuring it is acceptable for all parties involved.

b. Online Payment in Advance (Highly Recommended):

• Description: The customer has the option to pay in advance online when making the reservation. This method is recommended as it provides a higher level of certainty that the customer will follow through with the reservation, reducing the risk of no-shows.
• Automation: If you choose this option, you will need to connect your account to the Stripe payment gateway. Once the payment is made, the system automatically distributes the funds between you, Joystree, and our partners, minimizing administrative work.
• Payment Flexibility: As a rental business, you can set whether the customer pays the full amount in advance or only a portion, such as 20% or 30%, in advance. This gives you the assurance that the customer will follow through with the reservation, while the remaining balance can be paid later upon product pickup.
• Benefits: This method ensures that the customer will indeed pick up the product. It is ideal for larger rental businesses or those who want to ensure that reservations are fully secured.

By choosing the "Half Integration" option, you can significantly increase your online presence and streamline the reservation process both on your website and across various travel platforms. Here’s how it works:

1. Account and Profile Setup:

• Just like with the "Marketplace Only" option, we will create your account and profile in our system, ensuring that all important information about your rental service is included.

2. Inventory Upload:

• You will upload your product inventory into the system, including descriptions, prices, availability, and high-quality photos. This step is crucial for maximizing visibility and attracting potential customers.

3. Integration of Marketplace and Online Booking Engine:

• This integration connects your Online Booking Engine with our Marketplace, allowing real-time synchronization of product availability. If a customer makes a reservation, the system automatically adjusts the number of available products across all platforms, eliminating the risk of double bookings and ensuring your offer is always up-to-date.

4. Reservation Processing:

• Payment on-site: The customer can pay when picking up the product. After a successful reservation, we will issue you an invoice for the commission, the amount of which will be agreed upon individually.
• Online payment in advance: We offer the option for customers to pay in advance online via the Stripe payment gateway. You can choose whether the customer pays the full amount upfront or just a deposit, with the balance paid upon product pickup. This payment method ensures the reservation is serious and reduces the likelihood of cancellations.

5. Benefits of the Online Booking Engine:

• The Online Booking Engine makes it easier for customers to book directly from your website while also improving your site's SEO. If your site only has a contact form and no Booking Engine, customers often leave for competitors who offer a fully integrated booking system. Our solution ensures that customers stay on your site, where they can conveniently book a product from start to finish. This way, not only do you retain customers, but you also increase the likelihood of a successful reservation.

6. Special Offer:

• We offer free implementation of our Online Booking Engine for six months. This offer is time-limited. After the promotional period, the service will be charged, so don't hesitate to take advantage of this opportunity to ensure you don’t miss out on this free service.

If you choose the “Full Integration” option, you can significantly increase your online presence and streamline the reservation process both on your website and across multiple travel websites. Here is how it works:

1. Inventory Upload and Profile Setup:

• Upload your product inventory into the system, including detailed descriptions, prices, availability, and high-quality photos. This step is crucial for maximizing visibility and attracting potential customers. At the same time, we will ensure that all essential information about your rental business is included in your profile within our system.

2. Integration with Payment Gateway:

• We will connect your system with the Stripe payment gateway, allowing you to receive online payments directly into the system. This step ensures that you can automatically process payments for reservations, whether they come from your website or from the Marketplace.

3. System Ready for Use:

• Once all products are uploaded and the system is connected to the payment gateway, the system is ready for full use. All reservations – whether online or offline – will be managed through this system. The system also functions as a Channel Manager, connected to your other tools, providing a clear overview of all your reservations in one place.

4. Integration of Marketplace and Online Booking Engine:

• We will implement our Online Booking Engine directly onto your website. This engine is integrated with your inventory, so all reservations are synchronized in real time with your system. Similarly, the Marketplace, which is also connected to your Inventory Management System, ensures that all orders from various travel websites are sent directly to the system, where you can easily manage them.

5. Reservation Processing:

• Online Payment: Thanks to the connection with the Stripe payment gateway, customers can pay directly online. The system automatically distributes commissions, and the funds are deposited into your Stripe account.
• Payment in Store: Alternatively, you can choose the option where the customer pays when picking up the product physically at your rental location. This option provides flexibility if you prefer direct contact with the customer.

6. Benefits of the Online Booking Engine:

• The Online Booking Engine not only facilitates reservations directly from your website but also improves the SEO of your pages. If your site only has a contact form and no Booking Engine, customers often move on to competitors who offer a fully integrated reservation system. With our solution, customers remain on your pages, where they can easily order a product from start to finish. This way, you not only retain customers but also increase the likelihood of successfully completing reservations.

7. Advantages of Combining Marketplace, Booking Engine, and Inventory Management System:

• This combination offers the highest possible efficiency and control over your reservations. The Inventory Management System acts as a central hub, managing all your orders and synchronizing product availability across all platforms. It’s like having your own “App Store” for rentals – all the applications you need for managing reservations are conveniently in one place.