> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tryshimmer.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# User Roles & Permissions

> Shimmer uses a comprehensive role-based access control system to ensure the right people have the right access to platform features. This system maintains security while enabling effective collaboration between sales and marketing teams. 

## **Role Hierarchy**

### **Sales Role**

**Primary Purpose**: Content consumption and sharing for sales activities

**Core Capabilities**

* Browse and search the Content Library
* Copy content to clipboard for manual sharing
* Post content directly to LinkedIn
* Bookmark favorite content for quick access
* Participate in leaderboard activities

**Navigation Access**

* Dashboard
* Content Library (full access)
* Leaderboard (participation and viewing)
* Profile settings (personal information management)

**Restrictions**

* Cannot upload new content
* Cannot edit existing content
* Cannot access Analytics dashboard
* Cannot manage users or organizational settings
* Cannot set recommended content

### **Marketing Role**

**Primary Purpose**: Content creation, management, and sales team enablement

**Core Capabilities**

* All Sales role permissions and features
* Complete content consumption and sharing capabilities
* Upload new content to the platform
* Create and manage content variations
* Edit existing content (titles, descriptions, categories, tags)
* Delete content
* Set recommended content

**Navigation Access**

* Dashboard
* Upload Content page (exclusive access)
* Content Library (full access)
* Leaderboard (participation and viewing)
* Profile settings (personal information management)

### **Organization Admin**

**Primary Purpose**: Platform administration and organizational oversight

**Complete Access**

* All Marketing role permissions and features
* Full platform administrative capabilities
* Organizational management and oversight

**User Management**

* Invite new users to the organization
* Manage user roles and permissions
* Remove users from the organization
* View all user activity and engagement

**Administrative Features**

* Access to Analytics dashboard with comprehensive insights
* Category management (create, edit, delete, assign colors)
* Tag library management and organization
* Feature settings and platform configuration