Pricing & why seat fees reduce no-shows
You pay a seat fee to confirm your participation. This is a commitment device that reduces no-shows, allows reliable restaurant reservations, and keeps table quality high. Users who skip face verification may pay a higher fee.
Why paying matters (mechanism)
- No-show prevention: When people pay, follow-through increases and last-minute “maybe” behavior drops.
- Operational reliability: We reserve a real restaurant table for exactly 6 people. That only works if attendance is real.
- Quality protection: Fees discourage spam sign-ups and support risk-tier isolation for high-risk accounts.
What you’re paying for
- A reserved restaurant table for your 6-person brunch
- Matching system + quality controls (verification, risk-tier, feedback loop)
- Pre-event info reveal + icebreak topics
- Post-event feedback & compliments system
If you’re worried about cost
Treat it like replacing one random weekend scroll with one real social rep. The long-term value is compounding weak ties, community, and opportunities.