EmechNet has introduced a new automated inactive-account lifecycle system.

Accounts that remain inactive beyond the configured period may now be suspended automatically, excluding VIP, dormant, staff, administrator, and cleanup-exempt accounts. Suspended users receive two notification emails and are directed to connect to EmechNet and join #help.

Channels owned by suspended accounts receive a 30-day replacement-owner grace period with an explanatory topic. If ownership is transferred during this period, the purge deadline is automatically cancelled. Unresolved channels are purged after the grace period, followed by the associated inactive account.

Services administrators can monitor lifecycle activity through:

• IRC command: PURGESTATUS
• Services dashboard lifecycle overview
• Suspension status and notification tracking
• Owner-channel grace deadlines
• Replacement-owner and purge states

The system is fully persistent, idempotent, backup-protected, and runs automatically once per day.