Overview
Deleting a project permanently removes all associated data including contracts, catalog items, statements, and settings. This action cannot be undone.Who Can Delete Projects
| Role | Can Delete |
|---|---|
| Owner | Yes |
| Admin | Yes |
| Member | No |
Organization Members cannot delete projects. Contact an Admin or Owner if a project needs to be removed.
Deleting a Project
Access Delete Option
Click the menu (three dots) on the project card or go to the project’s Settings.
Confirmation Dialog
When you click delete, you’ll see a confirmation dialog:Are you sure? This action cannot be undone. This will permanently delete [Project Name] and all associated data.You must confirm to proceed with deletion.
What Gets Deleted
When you delete a project, the following data is permanently removed:| Data Type | Status |
|---|---|
| Contracts | Permanently deleted |
| Extracted contract data | Permanently deleted |
| Catalog items | Permanently deleted (recordings, compositions) |
| Royalty statements | Permanently deleted |
| Statement insights | Permanently deleted |
| CRM data | Permanently deleted (entities, artists, relations) |
| Custom views | Permanently deleted |
| Tags | Permanently deleted |
| Agent configurations | Permanently deleted |
| Agent run history | Permanently deleted |
| Project settings | Permanently deleted |
| Integration connections | Removed |
What Is NOT Deleted
| Data Type | Status |
|---|---|
| Organization | Remains intact |
| Organization members | Remain in organization |
| Organization settings | Unchanged |
| Other projects | Unaffected |
Before Deleting
Export important data
Export important data
Download any contracts, catalog data, or reports you need to keep before deletion.
Notify team members
Notify team members
Inform project members that the project will be deleted and they’ll lose access.
Check integrations
Check integrations
Disconnect any external integrations (like Curve) to prevent sync errors.
Consider archiving instead
Consider archiving instead
If you might need the data later, consider keeping the project but restricting access instead of deleting.
Permission Denied
If you see a “Permission Denied” error when trying to delete:- Check your role - Only Admins and Owners can delete projects
- Contact an Admin - Ask someone with appropriate permissions to delete the project
- Check organization settings - Some organizations may have additional restrictions
Recovering Deleted Projects
If you accidentally deleted a project:- Contact support immediately - In rare cases, recent deletions may be recoverable from backups
- Recreate the project - You’ll need to re-upload all contracts and rebuild the catalog
- Learn from the experience - Consider implementing approval workflows for deletions
Best Practices
Double-check before deleting
Double-check before deleting
Always verify you’re deleting the correct project before confirming.
Export data first
Export data first
Download important documents and reports before deletion.
Communicate with your team
Communicate with your team
Ensure all stakeholders are aware before removing a project.
Use meaningful project names
Use meaningful project names
Clear naming helps prevent accidental deletion of the wrong project.