What happens when you delete an automation rule?

When an automation rule is deleted, it effectively stops running, but any actions that have already been executed on prospects remain intact. This means that while the rule will no longer trigger any future actions or processes, the past effects of the rule on various prospects are not reversed or undone. This characteristic is crucial for maintaining continuity in prospect management and ensuring that previous interactions and data driven by that rule are preserved even after the rule itself is no longer operational.

In this context, the other choices are either inaccurate or misrepresent the behavior of automation rules in the system. Actions taken prior to deletion are retained, clarifying why the proper understanding of how deleting an automation rule works is vital to utilizing the tool effectively.