The everyday problem
An attractive interface can distract from the question of how an organization retrieves its information later. Export requirements matter during reporting, audits, integration changes, and a future transition. They are easier to clarify before the team depends on the platform.
A practical approach
Ask which data can be exported, in what format, and with which identifiers and relationships. Review frequency, access, and any associated fees. Test a representative export for usability rather than relying only on the existence of an export button.
Try this with your team
List the fields and relationships needed to reconstruct one fictional workflow outside the platform. Compare that list with a sample export.