> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.digitalriver.com/bigcommerce/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.digitalriver.com/bigcommerce/1.0-4/introduction.md). # Introduction BigCommerce allows merchants to concentrate on building innovative web applications without worrying about how to bill their customers. The Digital River app on BigCommerce's Marketplace enables a client or brand using BigCommerce's store to activate a powerful global enabler solution that can perform the complex and risky back-end requirements of global expansion so they can instead focus on new markets and grow international sales. The Digital River app plugs directly into BigCommerce's platform, enabling flawless, hyper-localized customer experiences from checkout to fulfillment. You can also use it to quickly expand into new countries while we manage local regulatory compliance, taxes, payments, payment card industry (PCI) compliance, fraud, chargebacks, customer support, and more. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.digitalriver.com/bigcommerce/1.0-4/introduction.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.