Gift Flow

Flow Diagram

Process Steps

1. Gift Creation

• Customer initiates gift creation process
• Selects gift parameters:
  • Recipient type (known/unknown)
  • If known: recipient email
  • Gift message (optional)
  • Product/subscription details

2. Order Processing

• Gift is added to cart with unique gift_id
• Follows standard order flow
• Payment processing and validation

3. Gift Assignment

Known User with Account

• System checks if recipient email matches existing account
• Sends immediate email notification about new subscription
• Automatically creates subscription for recipient

Known User without Account

• System sends email with:
  • Gift notification
  • Account creation instructions
  • Special link/token for claiming gift
• Upon account creation:
  • System validates gift token
  • Creates subscription automatically

Unknown Recipient (Admin Assignment)

• Gift marked as 'completed' in system
• Appears in admin dashboard for assignment
• Admin can:
  • View gift details
  • Select recipient
  • Assign subscription manually
  • Track gift status

Dashboard Management

Admins can manage gifts through the dashboard:

• View all pending gift assignments
• Search and filter gifts
• Assign recipients to unclaimed gifts
• Monitor gift statuses