# Return Window Calculator AI Agent Connect

> Return Window Calculator handles the math behind your store's return policies. It calculates exact expiration dates for purchases, checks if a return request is valid based on your specific tiers, and processes bulk deadline calculations for large orders. Connect it to your AI client to handle policy inquiries without manual date math.

## Overview
- **Category:** e-commerce
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LLzv26n4p87kFqfBvPKg92dNX04FOp9bWI8NeKOS/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** returns, deadlines, policy, ecommerce, date-calculation

## Description

Managing return windows shouldn't involve manual calendar math. This MCP gives your AI client the ability to act as a policy expert for your e-commerce operations. Instead of you manually checking if a customer is within their 30-day window, your agent can instantly determine if a request is valid. You can use it to pull specific return windows for different customer segments like Premium or Clearance tiers, ensuring your support or operations team always follows the correct rules. Whether you need to find the exact deadline for a single transaction or you need to run a batch of deadlines for a whole list of orders, this tool handles the logic. It removes the guesswork from policy enforcement and keeps your return processing consistent across different customer tiers.

## Tools

### batch_calculate_deadlines
This tool generates a list of return deadlines for multiple purchases in one go.

### get_policy_window_for_tier
This tool retrieves the standard return window length for specific customer or product tiers like Standard, Premium, or Clearance.

### get_return_deadline
This tool finds the exact final date a customer is allowed to return an item.

### validate_return_eligibility
This tool checks if a specific return request falls within the allowed timeframe.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
What is the return deadline for a purchase made on 2024-05-01 with a 30-day window?
```

**Response:** 
```
The return deadline is 2024-05-31.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Is a return requested for 2024-06-15 valid for a purchase on 2024-05-01 with a 30-day window?
```

**Response:** 
```
No, the return is not eligible because the deadline was 2024-05-31.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
How many days is the return window for the Clearance tier?
```

**Response:** 
```
The return window for the Clearance tier is 7 days.
```

## Capabilities

### Deadline Calculation
Your agent calculates the exact date a return window closes.

### Bulk Processing
The MCP handles multiple return deadlines at once for large datasets.

### Tiered Policy Lookup
Your AI client retrieves specific return rules for different customer segments.

### Eligibility Verification
The tool checks if a specific return date is valid under current policies.

## Use Cases

### Customer Support Automation
An agent asks the AI if a customer's return is valid, and the tool checks the date against the policy.

### Tiered Loyalty Management
The AI looks up different return windows for Premium versus Clearance customers.

### Bulk Order Auditing
You run a batch of deadlines to see which orders in a list are nearing their return limit.

### Policy Verification
Your agent confirms the exact expiration date for a specific purchase.

## Benefits

- Eliminates manual date calculations for return windows.
- Standardizes policy enforcement across different customer tiers.
- Speeds up return eligibility checks for support teams.
- Processes multiple return deadlines simultaneously.

## How It Works

Connect the MCP to your client and let your agent handle the policy math.

1. Connect the MCP to your AI client via Vinkius.
2. Ask your agent to check a return deadline or tier window.
3. The agent calls the specific tool needed for the request.
4. The MCP performs the calculation or lookup.
5. Your agent delivers the final date or eligibility status to you.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How does this MCP handle different customer tiers?**
It uses the get_policy_window_for_tier tool to look up the specific return window assigned to segments like Standard, Premium, or Clearance.

**Can I check multiple orders at the same time?**
Yes, the batch_calculate_deadlines tool allows you to generate a list of return deadlines for multiple purchases at once.

**What happens if a return is past the deadline?**
The validate_return_eligibility tool will identify that the requested date falls outside the allowed timeframe.

**Which AI clients can use this MCP?**
You can use this MCP with any compatible client like Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, or VS Code.

**Does this tool calculate the exact date for a return?**
Yes, the get_return_deadline tool determines the specific final date a customer can return an item.

**How do I calculate a single return deadline?**
You can use the `get_return_deadline` tool by providing the purchase date in ISO 8601 format and the number of days allowed for the return window.

**Can I check if a return is still valid?**
Yes, use the `validate_return_eligibility` tool to compare a requested return date against the calculated deadline.

**How many days does a Premium member get for returns?**
You can find this by calling `get_policy_window_for_tier` with the tier name 'Premium'.