Backup & Restore

Certain structural actions inside your school may permanently affect stored data.

Before performing major actions such as:

Deleting groups
Deleting the school
Removing important configurations
Transferring ownership

It is important to understand that some actions cannot be undone.

Careful review before performing destructive actions helps prevent accidental data loss.

Is There an Automatic Backup System?

At the school level:

There is no user-controlled backup system
Deleted groups cannot be restored
Deleted schools cannot be recovered
Permanently removed content cannot be automatically retrieved

Deletion actions should always be treated as permanent.

Irreversible Actions

The following actions cannot be undone:

Deleting a group
Deleting a school
Permanently deleting messages
Revoking invitation links or codes
Structural reconfiguration performed without prior documentation

Always review the action carefully before confirming.

Situations That Require Extra Caution

Be especially careful when performing actions such as:

Removing large or active groups
Cleaning historical discussions
Performing large moderation actions
Changing leadership roles
Transferring school ownership
Deleting the entire school

Major structural changes should be deliberate and well reviewed.

Governance Best Practices

Since manual restoration is not available, preventive governance is essential.

Recommended practices include:

Review actions carefully before confirming
Communicate with stakeholders before deletion
Document important administrative decisions
Maintain continuity in school leadership
Avoid single-person control over destructive permissions
Test structural changes in smaller contexts first

Preventive governance is the best protection against accidental data loss.

Risk Mitigation Strategies

To reduce operational risk:

Limit destructive permissions to trusted roles
Avoid broadly granting delete-school permissions
Regularly review role permissions
Maintain internal documentation about group purposes
Use clear naming conventions to avoid deleting the wrong group

See:
→ Roles & Permissions

If a Mistake Occurs

If important data is accidentally removed:

The data may not be recoverable
Contact platform support if assistance is needed
Provide detailed information about the action performed

Please note that recovery cannot be guaranteed.

Lifecycle Planning

Before deleting or restructuring content, consider:

Is this information still valuable?
Should the group remain for historical reference?
Have relevant members been informed?
Could this content be reorganized instead of deleted?

Planning ahead reduces the risk of irreversible loss.

Common Questions

Can a Deleted Group Be Restored?

No.

Group deletion permanently removes the group and its messages.

Can a Deleted School Be Restored?

No.

Deleting a school permanently removes all associated data.

Is There Version History for Structural Changes?

No.

Structural changes apply immediately and do not create rollback points.