> ## Documentation Index
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# Delete Organization

> Permanently delete your organization and all its data

## Overview

Deleting an organization permanently removes the organization, all projects, and all associated data. This action cannot be undone.

<Warning>
  Deleting an organization permanently removes all projects, contracts, statements, catalog data, and member associations. This action cannot be undone.
</Warning>

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## Who Can Delete

| Role       | Can Delete |
| ---------- | ---------- |
| **Owner**  | Yes        |
| **Admin**  | No         |
| **Member** | No         |

<Note>
  Only organization Owners can delete an organization. Admins and Members do not have this permission.
</Note>

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## Accessing Delete Organization

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Settings">
    Navigate to your organization's **Settings**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go to General">
    Select the **General** tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find Delete Section">
    Scroll to the bottom to find the **Delete Organization** card.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Deleting an Organization

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click Delete Organization">
    Click the **Delete Organization** button.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review Warning">
    Read the confirmation dialog carefully.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm Deletion">
    Click **Delete Organization** to permanently delete.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Redirected">
    You'll be redirected to your Dashboard.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Confirmation Dialog

When you click delete, you'll see:

> **Are you sure?**
>
> This action cannot be undone. This will permanently delete the organization **\[Organization Name]** and all its associated data.

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## What Gets Deleted

When you delete an organization, the following is **permanently removed**:

| Data Type                    | Status              |
| ---------------------------- | ------------------- |
| **All projects**             | Permanently deleted |
| **All contracts**            | Permanently deleted |
| **All extracted data**       | Permanently deleted |
| **All catalog items**        | Permanently deleted |
| **All royalty statements**   | Permanently deleted |
| **All statement insights**   | Permanently deleted |
| **All CRM data**             | Permanently deleted |
| **All custom views**         | Permanently deleted |
| **All tags**                 | Permanently deleted |
| **All agent configurations** | Permanently deleted |
| **Member associations**      | Removed             |
| **Organization settings**    | Removed             |
| **Pending invitations**      | Cancelled           |

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## What Is NOT Deleted

| Data Type                 | Status                      |
| ------------------------- | --------------------------- |
| **User accounts**         | Members keep their accounts |
| **Other organizations**   | Unaffected                  |
| **External integrations** | May retain cached data      |

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## Before Deleting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Export all important data">
    Download contracts, catalog data, statements, and reports you need to keep.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Notify all team members">
    Inform everyone in the organization before deletion. They will lose access immediately.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Disconnect integrations">
    Remove any external integrations to prevent sync errors after deletion.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Consider alternatives">
    If only one project is no longer needed, delete just that project instead of the entire organization.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Transfer ownership if needed">
    If the organization should continue but you're leaving, transfer ownership to another member instead of deleting.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Check billing">
    Ensure any billing or subscription matters are resolved.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Alternatives to Deletion

Before deleting the entire organization, consider:

| Alternative                  | When to Use                                     |
| ---------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| **Delete specific projects** | Only some projects are no longer needed         |
| **Remove members**           | Reduce access without losing data               |
| **Transfer ownership**       | You're leaving but organization should continue |
| **Archive projects**         | Keep data but restrict access                   |

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## Permission Denied

If you see a "Permission Denied" error:

1. **Check your role** - Only Owners can delete organizations
2. **Contact the Owner** - Ask the Owner to delete or transfer ownership to you
3. **Check organization settings** - Verify you're in the correct organization

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## Recovering Deleted Organizations

<Warning>
  Deleted organizations cannot be recovered. There is no undo or restore function.
</Warning>

If you accidentally deleted an organization:

1. **Contact support immediately** - In rare cases, very recent deletions may be recoverable from backups
2. **Recreate the organization** - You'll need to start fresh and re-upload all data
3. **Re-invite members** - All previous members will need new invitations

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## Impact on Members

When an organization is deleted:

| Impact                    | Description                                  |
| ------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| **Immediate access loss** | All members immediately lose access          |
| **No notification**       | Members are not automatically notified       |
| **Dashboard update**      | Organization disappears from their Dashboard |
| **Account intact**        | Member accounts are not affected             |

<Note>
  Consider notifying members before deletion so they're not surprised by the loss of access.
</Note>

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## Best Practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Double-check before deleting">
    Verify you're deleting the correct organization. This cannot be undone.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Export everything first">
    Download all important documents and data before deletion.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Communicate with your team">
    Ensure all stakeholders are aware and have exported their needed data.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Document the decision">
    Keep a record of why the organization was deleted for future reference.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Related Documentation

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Leave Organization" icon="door-open" href="/organizations/settings/leave-organization">
    Remove yourself without deleting.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Delete Project" icon="folder" href="/projects/delete-project">
    Delete individual projects.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Member Roles" icon="user-shield" href="/organizations/settings/members/roles">
    Understanding organization roles.
  </Card>

  <Card title="General Settings" icon="cog" href="/organizations/settings/general">
    Organization configuration.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>