Classly

San Francisco, CA — September 19, 2025 — Classly today announced the general availability of its all‑in‑one platform designed specifically for independent instructors and small studios that run local, in‑person classes. By centralizing scheduling, payments, and attendance—and automating public class pages, waitlists, and SMS/email reminders—Classly helps teachers reliably fill seats, streamline checkout, and reclaim up to half of the time they typically lose to manual administration. For yoga teachers, fitness trainers, music tutors, art instructors, language coaches, and community education providers, managing the business side of classes often means juggling spreadsheets, text threads, and inconsistent payment flows. Classly solves this with a simple, unified system that makes it easy for students to discover, book, and attend classes while instructors manage capacity, collect payments, and track attendance from one place. “Independent instructors deserve software that works as hard as they do,” said Avery Kim, founder and CEO of Classly. “Classly automates the repetitive tasks—publishing up‑to‑date class pages, handling waitlists, sending confirmations and reminders—so teachers can focus on teaching. Early users report cutting admin time by half, increasing paid bookings by as much as 30%, and reducing no‑shows by roughly 25%, which adds up to real income and much less stress.” At the core of Classly is a modern booking experience that turns each class into a polished, public page optimized for discovery and conversion. Instructors can set schedules, locations, prices, and capacity in minutes; students can purchase spots with streamlined checkout and receive automatic receipts, calendar invites, and reminder messages. When a class fills, Classly’s built‑in waitlist queues interested students and automatically promotes them when seats open, notifying them instantly so instructors don’t have to. Classly’s communication engine keeps everyone informed without the hassle. Instructors can configure SMS and email confirmations, reminder cadence by class type, last‑minute alerts, and follow‑ups after class, including attendance confirmation and optional feedback requests. Two‑way messaging allows students to reply to confirm or cancel within policy windows, and the system updates rosters and inventory in real time, freeing teachers from manual updates. Payments are built in. Classly supports leading payment processors so instructors can accept cards and digital wallets with secure, PCI‑compliant handling. Instructors can enable one‑time drop‑ins, multi‑class packs, or promotional codes, and Classly reconciles payments automatically against attendance, making it easy to understand revenue, refunds, and credits. A consolidated payout view helps instructors track earnings across classes and dates. “Classly feels like hiring a studio manager, a web admin, and a bookkeeper all at once,” said Jordan Rivera, a yoga instructor and early beta user. “I used to spend evenings editing schedules on my website and texting waitlisted students. Now my public class pages update themselves, my waitlist promotes automatically, and reminders go out on schedule. My classes are fuller, and I finally get my weekends back.” To keep operations smooth, Classly includes attendance tools for the moment class begins. Instructors can check in students with a tap, record no‑shows, and let late arrivals join from the waitlist if policy allows. Real‑time rosters reflect confirmed seats and outstanding balances so teachers can focus on the room instead of the admin desk. Beyond daily operations, Classly helps instructors make better decisions with clear, actionable insights. Dashboards summarize bookings, revenue, fill rates, and no‑show trends, highlighting which classes and time slots perform best. Instructors can test different prices or reminder cadences and see the impact over time, optimizing their schedule to meet local demand. Classly is built for trust. The platform uses secure infrastructure and industry‑standard encryption, relies on PCI‑compliant processors for payment data, and gives instructors control over data retention and messaging preferences. Classly supports common privacy requirements, including honoring student communication opt‑outs, and offers transparent, exportable records for peace of mind. “Teachers tell us they want predictable income and fewer admin surprises,” added Kim. “Our job is to make the business side of teaching feel simple and reliable, so more great classes happen in neighborhoods everywhere.” Availability and getting started Classly is available today in the United States and select international markets via any modern web browser. New users can sign up in minutes, import existing schedules, and publish public class pages without writing code. A straightforward onboarding flow guides instructors through payments setup, policies, and messaging preferences. Classly offers a free trial and simple, transparent pricing that scales with active instructors and features, so solo teachers and growing studios can choose what fits. Use cases span wellness, fitness, arts, tutoring, dance, and more, with flexible tools to handle drop‑ins, series, workshops, and special events. Whether you teach three classes a week in a borrowed studio or operate a small schedule across multiple locations, Classly adapts to your workflow and gives students a consistent, professional booking experience. About Classly Classly is the all‑in‑one platform for independent instructors and small studios teaching local, in‑person classes. By centralizing scheduling, payments, and attendance—and automating public class pages, waitlists, and SMS/email reminders—Classly helps teachers fill seats, increase paid bookings, reduce no‑shows, and cut administrative time in half. Classly’s mission is to bring more great classes to more neighborhoods by making the business of teaching simple and sustainable. Media Contact Press@classly.com Media Relations, Classly +1 (415) 555‑0142 https://www.classly.com

San Francisco, CA — September 19, 2025 — Classly today introduced Smart Waitlists and Attendance Automation, a powerful set of features that helps independent instructors and small studios reduce no‑shows by up to 25% while filling every available seat. Building on Classly’s all‑in‑one platform for scheduling, payments, and attendance, the new capabilities use intelligent seat release rules, real‑time notifications, and two‑way confirmations to keep classes full and operations effortless. No‑shows and late cancellations can erode margins for solo teachers and small studios that rely on each seat to make a class viable. Smart Waitlists and Attendance Automation address this challenge from the moment a class is published through the final check‑in. Instructors define policies, Classly enforces them consistently, and students receive clear communication at every step. “At peak hours, a single empty spot can be the difference between a profitable class and a loss,” said Maya Patel, head of product at Classly. “Smart Waitlists automatically promote the next student the instant a seat opens, with configurable confirmation windows and payment capture. Combined with two‑way SMS and email reminders, we see classes fill more reliably and instructors spend far less time chasing down responses.” Smart Waitlists let instructors set priority rules (first‑come, first‑served or instructor‑priority), response windows (for example, 30 or 60 minutes to claim a seat), and payment requirements (auto‑charge or pay‑to‑confirm). Students on the waitlist receive real‑time notifications and can claim seats with a tap. If a student doesn’t respond in time, the seat automatically moves to the next person, ensuring a fair and efficient process without manual intervention. Attendance Automation makes day‑of‑class operations simpler and more predictable. Instructors can enable two‑step reminders—an initial reminder 24 hours out and a confirmation request a few hours before class. Students reply Y or N by SMS or tap to confirm in email, and rosters update instantly. If a confirmed student cancels within policy, Classly releases the seat to the waitlist or marks it available for drop‑ins based on configured rules. “Before Classly, I kept a handwritten list of standbys and tried to text people as spots opened,” said Elena Cruz, owner of a neighborhood Pilates studio. “Now, the system does it for me. I set a 45‑minute claim window and auto‑charge on acceptance. My 6 p.m. classes routinely run at 100% capacity, and I’m not glued to my phone in the hour before class starts.” Beyond the waitlist, Classly’s attendance tools help instructors enforce late‑cancel and no‑show policies fairly. Teachers can set grace periods, apply credits or forfeitures automatically, and document exceptions right on the roster. At check‑in, instructors see a clear, color‑coded list of confirmed, pending, and waitlisted students. One tap records attendance, and the ledger reconciles payment status in the background. The communication experience is designed for clarity. Students receive friendly, consistent messages that explain policies up front and confirm next steps. Instructors can customize tone, timing, and key details by class type, day of week, or location, all without writing templates from scratch. With built‑in safeguards against over‑messaging, Classly respects student preferences and manages opt‑outs automatically. “We built these features to be flexible enough for every teaching style, but opinionated enough to work out of the box,” added Patel. “Whether you teach a 10‑person yoga class or run a small schedule across two rooms, you can set it once and trust the system to do the right thing.” Early results align with Classly’s mission to help teachers fill seats while saving time. Instructors using Smart Waitlists and Attendance Automation report steadier fill rates at popular times, fewer last‑minute scrambles, and noticeably less back‑and‑forth messaging. Because seat turnover is faster and more predictable, revenue per class improves without pressure to raise prices. Getting started is straightforward. Instructors can enable Smart Waitlists and Attendance Automation on a class‑by‑class basis or as an account‑wide default. The setup wizard walks through policy choices, recommended defaults, and preview messages so teachers can see what students will experience. A live activity feed shows the progression of seat offers and confirmations, making it easy to trust and adjust the system. As with all Classly capabilities, security and privacy are built in. Payment data is processed by PCI‑compliant providers, sensitive fields are encrypted, and students can manage communication preferences at any time. Classly’s audit trails and exportable reports help instructors maintain clear records for bookkeeping and customer service. “Smart automation is about respect—for instructors’ time and for students’ experience,” said Patel. “When the process is transparent and fair, everyone wins: teachers earn more consistent income, and students get into the classes they want with less uncertainty.” About Classly Classly is the all‑in‑one platform for independent instructors and small studios teaching local, in‑person classes. By centralizing scheduling, payments, and attendance—and automating public class pages, waitlists, and SMS/email reminders—Classly helps teachers fill seats, increase paid bookings, reduce no‑shows, and cut administrative time in half. Classly’s mission is to bring more great classes to more neighborhoods by making the business of teaching simple and sustainable. Media Contact Press@classly.com Media Relations, Classly +1 (415) 555‑0142 https://www.classly.com

San Francisco, CA — September 19, 2025 — Classly today expanded its platform with studio‑grade Memberships, Packages, and Multi‑Instructor Scheduling, giving independent teachers and small studios the revenue tools and operational flexibility typically reserved for larger facilities. The new capabilities make it simple to offer recurring memberships, sell class packs, manage multiple instructors and rooms, and deliver a professional booking experience at any scale. As many solo teachers grow into multi‑instructor schedules or add additional time slots, complexity can rise quickly. Classly’s latest release meets that moment with features that keep operations cohesive while preserving the simplicity instructors love. From recurring billing to shared calendars and staff roles, the platform now supports growth without requiring separate systems or manual workarounds. “Local classes thrive when instructors can focus on people, not paperwork,” said Daniel Brooks, COO of Classly. “Memberships and packages help teachers earn more predictable income while giving students flexible ways to participate. Pair that with multi‑instructor scheduling and you have everything you need to expand responsibly—without losing the personal touch that makes neighborhood classes special.” Memberships and packages in Classly are designed to be straightforward yet flexible. Instructors can create recurring monthly memberships with included visits, unlimited options, or hybrid models that combine discounted drop‑ins with perks. Class packs allow students to pre‑purchase a set number of classes with clear expirations and usage policies. The checkout experience supports saved payment methods and secure, automatic renewals, while self‑serve portals let students manage their plans, view remaining credits, and update billing details without instructor intervention. For scheduling, Classly now offers multi‑instructor and multi‑room management with an intuitive calendar that prevents double booking and tracks capacity at both the room and class levels. Teachers can publish their availability, swap assignments, and see at a glance how changes affect public class pages. Role‑based permissions ensure that owners, managers, and instructors each have the right access, and activity logs provide transparency when adjustments are made. “Before Classly, adding a second instructor meant endless copy‑paste and crossed wires,” said Priya Shah, owner of a neighborhood dance program. “With shared calendars and roles, I can assign classes, let instructors manage their rosters, and keep a clean, accurate schedule online. Students get a consistent booking experience, and I get my evenings back.” Operational polish extends throughout the experience. Classly supports credits and discounts across memberships and packs, respects blackout dates and holidays, and enforces policies automatically at checkout and check‑in. Instructors can enable tipping and optional add‑ons like mat rentals or equipment fees, while the ledger reconciles everything against attendance so monthly reports reflect reality. Payroll exports summarize instructor hours and attendance for simple payouts. Classly’s communication engine ties it all together with configurable messaging for renewals, low‑credit alerts, expiring packs, and membership updates. Students stay informed without manual reminders, and instructors can tailor tone and timing to match their brand. When combined with Classly’s Smart Waitlists and Attendance Automation, the result is a steady cadence of communication that builds trust and reduces uncertainty. “Growing doesn’t have to mean getting complicated,” added Brooks. “We’ve been intentional about building features that scale with each instructor’s journey—from first class to a full weekly schedule—while keeping setup measured in minutes, not days.” Getting started with Memberships, Packages, and Multi‑Instructor Scheduling is simple. Instructors can enable the new capabilities from settings, follow guided setup to choose pricing and policies, and preview the student experience before publishing. Existing students can be invited to upgrade from drop‑ins to packs or memberships with a single link, and Classly will prorate and align billing cycles automatically. Security and reliability remain foundational. Classly processes payments through PCI‑compliant providers, encrypts sensitive data, and offers exportable records for accountants and advisors. Students control communication preferences and instructors can set access levels to maintain clear guardrails as teams grow. With these additions, Classly deepens its commitment to helping independent instructors and small studios run sustainable, community‑centered businesses. By unifying scheduling, payments, attendance, and communications—and now adding flexible revenue models and team scheduling—Classly provides a single system that scales with confidence. About Classly Classly is the all‑in‑one platform for independent instructors and small studios teaching local, in‑person classes. By centralizing scheduling, payments, and attendance—and automating public class pages, waitlists, and SMS/email reminders—Classly helps teachers fill seats, increase paid bookings, reduce no‑shows, and cut administrative time in half. Classly’s mission is to bring more great classes to more neighborhoods by making the business of teaching simple and sustainable. Media Contact Press@classly.com Media Relations, Classly +1 (415) 555‑0142 https://www.classly.com