I want to clean install my MAC OSX. Do I need to deactivate CC first?

If I do a clean install of my Mac OSX I will reformat my hard drive and thus lose my apps. Do I need to deactivate Adobe CC first? I have only one other computer with CC installed.
Thanks for any guidance.
Tim

Paul,
My intention is not to clean reinstall Adobe CC, but my OSX operating system, which will reformat my HD. I will then reinstall ALL my apps including CC, which I expect to be straightforward. The question was really about deactivation.
Thank for the reply, though.
Tim

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