Product updates

Changelog

A clean record of the improvements that make InflateMate faster, clearer, and more useful for rental operators.

A reliability release for smarter booking rules, cleaner balance collection, and more dependable public booking and payment flows.

Booking Rules

Added

Rule-based setup questions

Ask customers the setup questions that matter for the items they selected.

Operators get the information they need before confirming the job, without adding friction to every booking.

Added

Required supplies

Automatically attach required supplies when a setup rule calls for them.

Generators, hoses, mats, and other support items are less likely to be missed during checkout.

Improved

Add-on recommendations

Suggest relevant add-ons based on selected rentals and setup answers.

Customers see useful options in context, and teams can grow order value without manual upsell work.

Documents

Added

Booking document controls

Choose whether each booking sends the default document, a different saved template, or no document at all.

Operators get finer control when a specific event needs different paperwork or does not need a waiver sent.

Payments

Added

Custom amount balance invoices

Send a payment request for part of a remaining balance instead of always requesting the full amount.

Operators can handle real-world partial payments while keeping the remaining balance accurate.

Added

Cash deposits

Record offline deposit payments from the dashboard.

Teams can accept cash or other offline payments without losing track of booking payment status.

Improved

Clearer public invoice totals

Public invoices and balance payment pages now show partial payment requests more clearly.

Customers see the amount due now without confusing it for the entire booking balance.

Reliability

Fixed

Payment settlement hardening

Stripe settlement paths are more explicit for deposits, full payments, balance payments, and booking additions.

Payments are less likely to update the wrong booking state during retries or edge cases.

Improved

Async side-effect groundwork

Calendar sync, DocuSeal, and confirmation email work now have worker and replay infrastructure.

External service failures can be isolated and retried more safely as the platform scales.

Fixed

Embed and public booking fixes

Improved third-party embed behavior, product detail fallbacks, booking success routing, and public payment attempts.

Embedded booking flows are more dependable on website builders and customer-facing pages.

Release V1.2.1 is about trust. The headline features are practical, but the bigger win is operational: fewer payment edge cases, fewer setup misses, and more reliable customer-facing flows.

A workflow release that gives rental teams more control over booking approval, fulfillment, website visibility, inventory windows, and event preparation.

Booking Workflow

Added

Requested booking flow

Let customers submit booking requests for staff approval instead of always checking out immediately.

Businesses can review complex jobs, confirm availability details, and send the right invoice before collecting payment.

Added

Approve and send invoice

Move requested bookings into the pending payment flow with a dedicated approval action.

Teams get a cleaner handoff from customer request to invoice without creating duplicate records.

Fulfillment

Added

Pickup option

Support customer pickup alongside delivery during booking.

Operators can serve customers who pick up rentals themselves while keeping delivery pricing out of the way.

Added

Internal packing slip

Generate a crew-facing PDF for the items, setup notes, waiver status, and job details.

Staff can prep events from a practical internal document without exposing it to customers.

Site And Inventory Controls

Added

Website publish and unpublish

Turn hosted tenant websites on or off from the dashboard.

Businesses can stage their website safely before making it publicly reachable.

Added

Inventory booking windows

Limit specific rental items to seasonal, coming-soon, or custom availability windows.

Seasonal inventory stays visible when useful and unavailable when it should not be booked.

Improved

Trial eligibility handling

Free trial checks now better distinguish real subscription history from incomplete setup.

Account setup is more predictable for businesses starting or restarting onboarding.

Release V1.2 focuses on operator control: decide which bookings need review, how each job is fulfilled, when inventory can be booked, and when a tenant site should be live.

A capability release for packages, custom documents, delivery pricing, multi-day rentals, and flexible booking totals.

Inventory And Packages

Added

Package builder

Bundle multiple inventory items into reusable rental packages.

Operators can sell curated party setups and simplify common order combinations.

Improved

Package-aware booking edits

Package items stay grouped through pricing, booking edits, invoices, and crew preparation.

Teams can adjust bookings without losing the structure of the package they sold.

Documents

Added

Waiver and document builder

Create and manage reusable waiver templates tied to booking workflows.

Rental paperwork can match the business policy instead of relying on one generic document.

Improved

Template-based document delivery

Choose the document behavior for a booking and keep signed documents connected to the event.

Teams can handle different risk policies without manually chasing paperwork.

Pricing And Scheduling

Added

Location and delivery-based pricing

Calculate delivery fees from distance, zones, out-of-area charges, and delivery settings.

Operators can protect delivery margins while giving customers clearer checkout totals.

Added

Multi-day bookings

Book rentals across multiple dates with overnight and multi-day pricing support.

InflateMate can support weekend events, festivals, and longer rental windows.

Added

Custom pricing

Override item prices and add manual discounts or surcharges with reasons.

Teams can handle special deals, custom quotes, and one-off adjustments without breaking payment math.

Release V1.1 expands the core booking system into a more flexible operating platform for real rental businesses.

InflateMate V1 launches with real-time booking workflows, inventory insights, CRM automation, payments, websites, and marketing tools in one platform.

Booking System

Added

Realtime booking list updates

See bookings update live without refreshes.

Keeps sales and ops in sync while customers are still on the phone.

Added

Three-stage booking pipeline

Move rentals from Hold → Pending → Confirmed with clear cues.

Give your team shared language on payment status at every step.

Added

Timed holds

Hold inventory for 30 minutes for a specific day and time.

Prevent double bookings while customers review quotes.

Added

Quote and invoice flows

Generate quotes, convert them into invoices, and charge the difference.

Remove back-and-forth paperwork when event details change.

Added

Auto-send waivers on confirmation

Waivers automatically go out once a booking is confirmed.

Guarantee every event is covered without manual chasing.

Added

Buffer time controls

Set pickup and drop-off buffers around every rental.

Protect your crew schedule with realistic turnaround windows.

Added

Minimum cart value and booking window rules

Set spend thresholds and how far in advance or close to the event customers can book.

Align your policies with revenue targets and staffing realities.

Added

Calendar view

Visualize bookings across the week or month.

Make it easy to spot conflicts and plan delivery routes.

Added

Tax handling

Calculate and apply taxes automatically.

Keep compliance tight without spreadsheets.

Added

Flexible refunds

Process full refunds or retain 10% when cancellations happen within 24 hours.

Streamline policy enforcement with clicks, not manual math.

Inventory System

Added

Product catalog with media

Add inflatables and add-ons with photos and details.

Showcase every rentable item exactly how customers expect.

Added

Status controls

Toggle inventory between Active, Maintenance, or Retired.

Stop damaged gear from sneaking into a live booking.

Added

Quantity tracking

Track counts for each item.

Rent multiples of high-demand units without guesswork.

Added

Top performer analytics

See which items drive the most revenue.

Inform restocks and marketing promotions with data.

CRM

Added

Customer profiles

Create and manage customers with full booking history.

Give your team quick context before every call.

Added

VIP and Active segments

Automatically flag renters who book more than once or within the current year.

Highlight repeat business so you can treat your best customers like VIPs.

Added

Lifetime value tracking

Show total spend per customer.

Help prioritize offers and loyalty perks where they matter most.

Documents & Waivers

Added

Automated waiver delivery

Waivers go out automatically when bookings are confirmed.

Ensure every event has paperwork handled without extra steps.

Added

Status visibility

See waiver status at a glance: Pending or Signed.

Let teams chase the right customers before event day.

Added

DocuSeal audit trail

Open signed waivers with a full audit log.

Provide legal-grade proof when questions come up.

Payments

Added

Transactions dashboard

Review every payment flowing through InflateMate.

Keep cash flow clear without digging through processor exports.

Added

Payout visibility

See scheduled and instant payouts.

Know exactly when money hits your bank.

Added

Quote-to-invoice conversion

Track quotes as they get accepted and paid.

Close the loop on deals without duplicating records.

Added

Invoice receipts

View receipts and payment status per invoice.

Help staff answer billing questions immediately.

Website Builder

Added

Customizable hero and sections

Edit headline, copy, imagery, and add flexible sections across landing and about pages.

Tailor every page to your brand in minutes.

Added

Theme and color control

Choose primary, secondary, accent, text, and background colors plus Modern, Playful, or Retro themes.

Keep your storefront on-brand without a designer.

Added

Out-of-the-box pages

Launch landing, inventory, contact, about, and booking pages instantly.

Get your rental business online faster than templated site builders.

Added

Custom domains and hosted subdomains

Bring your own domain or use an InflateMate subdomain.

Give your team flexibility whether you’re rebranding or starting fresh.

Added

Embeddable components

Embed booking forms, sales funnel popups, featured inventory, item detail pages, and success screens.

Integrate InflateMate functionality with existing websites seamlessly.

Marketing Hub

Added

Coupons

Create fixed or percentage-based discounts.

Drive bookings during key weekends and slow seasons.

Added

Sales funnel popups

Offer coupons via site popups to capture leads.

Grow your lead list while rewarding engaged visitors.

Added

Automatic lead capture

Add popup submissions straight to your Leads table.

Keep marketing follow-up organized without manual imports.

InflateMate exists because rental operators needed sharper tools built for the way they actually work. If there’s a feature you’re craving, email hello@inflatemate.co — we’d love to hear it.