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# What happens when deleting a circle?

In Holaspirit, circles are central to your organization’s structure and governance. Deleting a circle is a critical action that can lead to data loss or unintentional changes if not done carefully. This article outlines what happens when a circle is deleted, how to move elements to other circles beforehand, and who is allowed to perform these actions.


# What Happens When a Circle Is Deleted?


When a circle is deleted, the following elements are permanently affected: 

* **All roles and sub-circles** within the circle are deleted.
* **Projects, project boards, and OKRs** assigned to the circle are also removed.
* The **action is irreversible**—once deleted, the circle and its contents cannot be recovered.

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To help prevent accidental deletion, Holaspirit displays a clear and detailed confirmation alert. This includes a collapsible summary of all items that will be impacted (roles, sub-circles, boards, and OKRs), helping users understand the full scope of the action before proceeding.


### How to Move Elements to Another Circle?

Before deleting a circle, you can manually move its elements to other existing circles to preserve important data.

* **Roles and sub-circles**: Use the **Move Circle** or **Move Role** button in its three-dots menu to move it to another circle (you need to be a member of both circles to perform this action). 
* **Projects and OKRs**: Change their assigned circle on their card. 
* **Boards**: Change their assigned circle in the board assignation section.

📌 **Note**: Role assignments are preserved when roles are moved to another circle.