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Agree the total before purchases or bookings. This is a planning suggestion, not a live price or availability quote.","goodFor":"Mark what matters without putting spending or hosting pressure on anyone.","considerInstead":"A note or requested practical contribution. 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Durations and budgets are suggested choices. Not live inventory, a booking or a completed outing.","access":"Anyone can read. Creating a room follows existing organizer-access requirements."}}