# Storefront API The Storefront API is designed for building custom returns portals and handling customer-facing return operations. ## Key Features - Return initiation and validation - Smart exchange recommendations - Multiple refund options (store credit, bank transfer, gift cards) - Automated return logistics - Tracking and status updates - Risk Assessment ## System's interaction Flow The interaction between systems follows this pattern: - Your web UI communicates with your backend system - Your backend system integrates with REVER's engine - REVER's engine handles data querying and storage operations This architecture allows your application to use REVER's returns engine capabilities. ![storefront_flow.png](/assets/storefront_flow.1beff24cc123e6d5fef7872e8913239b01b93d28802fe825a2a28ffd71fa19d1.9c1bb791.png) [For more details, check the API documentation](/apis/storefront)