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# Multiple Rule Groups

## Overview

Multiple rule groups let you create OR logic: customers qualify if they meet ANY rule group's conditions. This is perfect for giving customers multiple ways to earn free shipping.

## When to Use

Use multiple rule groups when:

* Different customer segments should qualify through different criteria
* You want to offer alternative paths to the same discount
* You need "either/or" logic

## Example: VIP or High Value

**Goal**: Free shipping for VIPs OR anyone spending $100+

```
Rule Group 1:
  - Customer tag contains "VIP"

Rule Group 2:
  - Cart total ≥ \$100

Target: All shipping rates → Free
```

**Result**: VIP customers always get free shipping, OR anyone spending $100+.

## More Examples

<details>

<summary>Regional Thresholds</summary>

**Different thresholds by country**

* Rule Group 1: US + $50 cart
* Rule Group 2: CA + $75 cart
* Rule Group 3: UK + £60 cart

</details>

<details>

<summary>Product or Value</summary>

**Free shipping on specific products OR high-value orders**

* Rule Group 1: Product contains "Premium Item"
* Rule Group 2: Cart total ≥ $100

</details>

<details>

<summary>Customer Segments</summary>

**Multiple customer types**

* Rule Group 1: Customer tag "VIP"
* Rule Group 2: Customer tag "Wholesale"
* Rule Group 3: Order count ≥ 10

</details>

## Best Practices

{% hint style="info" %}
Keep rule groups mutually exclusive when possible - makes logic easier to understand and debug.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
Test each rule group independently to ensure they all work correctly.
{% endhint %}

## Related

* [**AND vs OR Logic**](/advanced-free-shipping/core-concepts/and-vs-or-logic.md) - Deep dive into combining conditions


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