When to use it
Use it to train support agents, to write the returns page for a store, or to map ticket states in a helpdesk. The process runs review, return, inspect, resolve, and refunds and exchanges split only at the last step.
Make it yours
- If you offer pickup, replace "Customer ships the item back" with "Schedule a pickup".
- Policies differ by product category; add a note under the chart.
- For refund-without-return cases, connect the approved request straight to the refund.
Mermaid code
flowchart TD
A[Customer requests a return or exchange] --> B[Support reviews the request]
B --> C{Within policy}
C -->|No| D[Explain the reason and close]
C -->|Yes| E[Send return label]
E --> F[Customer ships the item back]
F --> G[Warehouse receives and inspects]
G --> H{Item matches the request}
H -->|No| I[Contact customer to resolve]
H -->|Yes| J{Refund or exchange}
J -->|Refund| K[Refund to original payment method]
J -->|Exchange| L[Ship replacement]
K --> M[Notify customer and close the ticket]
L --> M
I --> MAsk an AI for one with this structure
Send the prompt below to ChatGPT or Claude, then paste the whole reply into the editor; the code inside is detected automatically.
Draw a returns and exchanges flowchart with Mermaid flowchart TD syntax. The customer requests a return or exchange and support reviews it. If it is outside policy, explain the reason and close. If within policy, send a return label, the customer ships the item back, and the warehouse receives and inspects it. If the item does not match the request, contact the customer to resolve; if it matches, either refund to the original payment method or ship a replacement. All paths end with notifying the customer and closing the ticket. Use diamonds for decisions and no parentheses in node text. Output only the mermaid code block.
FAQ
- Can I put time limits on the chart?
Yes. Add a line break in the node, such as
Support reviews the request<br/>within 24 hours. Use the limits from your own policy.- Can I publish the chart on a store page?
Yes. Export a PNG and upload it; exported images carry no watermark.
- I want states instead of steps.
Use a state diagram. The library has refund status and order status templates.
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Updated 2026-11-11