Glossary

Understanding Oskar’s terminology helps you navigate the system with confidence.
This glossary defines the most common terms you’ll encounter.

Term	Definition
Resource	A person or physical item that can be booked — for example, a room, staff member, or piece of equipment.
Service	The activity or offering clients book and pay for — such as a haircut, massage, or training session.
Event / Class	A group session with a defined schedule and capacity — for example, a yoga class, workshop, or seminar.
Booking	A confirmed reservation combining a service or event with a resource and time slot.
Add-on	An optional extra that can be added to a service for an additional price.
Capacity	The maximum number of people or bookings allowed for a resource or service at one time.
Buffer	Extra time automatically added before or after a booking for setup, cleaning, or transition.
Deposit	A partial payment collected at the time of booking; the balance is paid later.
Cancellation Policy	The rules that define if and when a client can cancel and whether a fee applies.
Staff	Team members who deliver services or manage resources.
Customer Profile	The record storing a customer’s contact details, bookings, payments, and notes.
Quick Access Cards	Dashboard shortcuts linking directly to major modules like Bookings, Calendar, or Resources.
Waitlist	A list that holds potential attendees when an event is full; clients are automatically added when spots open.

Use this glossary whenever you need to recall a definition or clarify a feature.
Each term appears consistently across all modules.