# Cutoff and confirmation times

Whenever possible, Musement strives to offer activities with same-day availability and instant confirmation. However, activity providers may need more time to process a booking request.

The `/activities/{activityUuid}` endpoint contains two properties which affect an activity's availability and whether it can provide instant confirmation:

* `cutoff_time`
* `max_confirmation_time`


## `cutoff_time`

The `cutoff_time` property is a time range where the activity will always be unavailable. Dates that fall within the time range do not appear in the `/activities/{activityUuid}/dates` endpoint.

In the example response below, no dates are available for the next seven days:


```json
{
	[...]
	"max_confirmation_time": "P0D",
	"cutoff_time": "P7D",
	[...]
}
```

A value of `P0D` means there is no cutoff time and the activity can provide same-day bookings, provided there is still availability.

## `max_confirmation_time`

The `max_confirmation_time` is used for activities which do not offer instant confirmation. It indicates the maximum amount of time an activity provider needs to process a booking request. During this period, a booking is not considered confirmed. Depending on the activity and the provider, the request might be accepted or rejected.

In the example response below, the provider needs two days to review a booking request:


```json
{
	[...]
	"max_confirmation_time": "P2D",
	"cutoff_time": "P4D",
	[...]
}
```

The `max_confirmation_time` will always be less than or equal to the `cutoff_time`.