Closing Your Account
If you need to permanently close your QuivaWorks account, this guide explains the process and what to expect.Before You Close Your Account
Alternatives to Consider
Downgrade to Free
Keep your account and data without monthly costsChange plan →
Suspend Activity
Stop using the account temporarily without deleting data
Export Your Data
Download important data using buckets before closing
Transfer Ownership
Transfer account to another team member instead of closing
What Gets Deleted
When you close your account, these items are permanently deleted within 30 days:All Resources
All Resources
- All agents and their configurations
- All flows and workflow definitions
- All MCP servers and integrations
- All stored data in buckets
- All conversation history
- All logs and monitoring data
Account Data
Account Data
- All user accounts and their settings
- All API keys (immediately revoked)
- All team permissions and roles
- Account configuration and settings
- Recovery codes and MFA settings
Billing Information
Billing Information
- Subscription will be cancelled immediately
- No further charges will be made
- Payment methods will be removed
- Billing history retained for 7 years (legal requirement)
GDPR Compliance: Deleting your account fulfills your right to erasure under GDPR. All personal data is permanently removed except billing records required for legal/tax purposes.
Closing Your Account
Only the Root user can close an account.1
Prepare for Closure
- Export any important data you want to keep
- Cancel any external integrations or webhooks
- Notify team members of the closure
- Document any information you’ll need later
2
Navigate to Account Settings
Go to Account Management → Account
3
Click Close Account
Find the “Close Account” button in the top right corner
4
Confirm Deletion
Review the warning message and click “I Am Sure” to confirm
5
Verification
You may be asked to verify your identity or re-enter your password
What Happens After Closure
Immediate (Within Minutes)
- Account access is revoked for all users
- All API keys are invalidated
- Active sessions are terminated
- Subscription is cancelled
- Resources stop processing requests
Within 30 Days
- All data is permanently deleted from production systems
- Backups are removed from all storage locations
- Data is unrecoverable after this period
Retained Indefinitely
- Billing records (invoices, payment history) - Required for legal/tax compliance for 7 years
- No other personal or account data is retained
Special Considerations
Active Subscriptions
Paid Plans
Paid Plans
- Subscription ends immediately
- No refunds for unused time in current billing period
- No further charges after closure
- Final invoice generated for current period
Annual Plans
Annual Plans
- Annual subscription cancelled immediately
- No refunds for remaining months
- Consider downgrading to Free plan instead if you might return
Free Plan
Free Plan
- No billing implications
- Data deleted on same timeline
- Account name becomes available immediately
External Integrations
Before closing your account:- Webhooks: Update or disable webhook endpoints in external systems
- API Integrations: Remove API keys from applications
- Marketplace Items: Unpublish any items you’ve published
- Third-Party Tools: Disconnect any connected services
Reopening a Closed Account
If you need to use QuivaWorks again:- Create a new account from scratch
- Your old account name may be available if no one else has claimed it
- All resources, data, and configurations must be recreated
- No data from the previous account can be restored
Alternatives to Closing
Temporarily Stop Using QuivaWorks
If you’re not sure about permanently closing:1
Downgrade to Free Plan
Change to Free plan → to avoid charges while keeping your data
2
Export Important Data
Download any data you might need using buckets
3
Suspend Users
Suspend all users → instead of deleting them
4
Pause Workflows
Disable flows rather than deleting them
Transfer Ownership
If someone else should manage the account:Contact support for assistance with ownership transfers. The current Root user must initiate this process.
Account Closure Checklist
Use this checklist before closing your account:Data & Resources
- Export all important data from buckets
- Download agent configurations you might need
- Save flow definitions for future reference
- Document any custom MCP server configurations
- Backup any important conversation history
Integrations & External Systems
- Remove webhooks from external applications
- Delete API keys from applications
- Disconnect third-party integrations
- Update DNS records if using custom domains
- Cancel any marketplace subscriptions
Team & Communication
- Notify all team members of closure date
- Remove user access from external systems
- Document handoff for any ongoing projects
- Archive important conversations or decisions
Billing & Financial
- Review final billing period
- Cancel any add-ons or extras
- Update financial records
- Save final invoice for records
Security
- Revoke all API keys
- Disable MFA devices
- Clear browser data if on shared computers
- Update password manager entries
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a refund for my current billing period?
Can I get a refund for my current billing period?
No, account closures do not include refunds for the current billing period. Consider timing your closure to align with your billing cycle, or downgrade to Free plan instead.
How long until my data is completely deleted?
How long until my data is completely deleted?
All data is permanently deleted within 30 days of account closure. This includes all backups and replicated data across the mesh.
Can I reuse my account name immediately?
Can I reuse my account name immediately?
Yes, your account name becomes available for others (or yourself) to use immediately after closure.
What happens to users in my account?
What happens to users in my account?
All users are immediately logged out and lose access. If they have accounts in other QuivaWorks accounts, those are unaffected.
Will closing my account affect my other accounts?
Will closing my account affect my other accounts?
No, if you have multiple QuivaWorks accounts, closing one does not affect the others. Each account is independent.
Can I recover my data after closure?
Can I recover my data after closure?
No, data cannot be recovered once the account is closed. The deletion is permanent and irreversible.