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Destroys the web chat instance and removes it from the page, cleaning up all associated resources and event listeners.

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Syntax

instance.destroy();

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Parameters

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None

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Returns

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void
Returns a void operator.

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Examples

The following examples show different ways to destroy the chat instance: 
// Destroy chat when user logs out
const handleLogout = () => {
    instance.destroy();
    // Perform other logout actions
};

// Destroy chat when navigating away
window.addEventListener('beforeunload', () => {
    instance.destroy();
});

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