What is a dead man's switch?

A rule that fires when you stop responding for a set period. imokie's version is gentle: missed check-ins trigger private nudges first, then a review window, then release — never a sudden, silent handover.

How long is the release window?

You choose: 30, 60, or 90 days of missed check-ins. Longer windows are safer against false positives; shorter ones suit high-risk situations.

What if I'm just on holiday and forget to check in?

imokie nudges privately for days before anything releases, and you can enable a holiday pause. The release only fires after a sustained silence, not one missed day.

Who confirms I'm actually gone?

Your named 'legacy witnesses' can be asked to confirm before release. This adds a human sanity check to the automated timer.

feature · dead man's switch

A gentle switch,
not a sudden trapdoor.

A dead man's switch shouldn't feel like doom. imokie's release is a slow, humane process: private nudges, then a review window, then — only if silence continues — a release to the people you already chose.

The timeline is yours

Pick the window that matches your life. Frequent traveller? Go long. High-risk work or medical condition? Go short. You can change it any time; the clock resets on every check-in.

Nudges before release, always

At 50%, 75%, and 90% of your window, imokie nudges you privately — push, email, SMS. Only after the full window elapses without a response does anything move.

Optional human witness

Name one or two 'legacy witnesses' who must confirm before release. A lawyer, sibling, or close friend can act as the last human check — turning automation into shared responsibility.

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Frequently asked

What is a dead man's switch?: A rule that fires when you stop responding for a set period. imokie's version is gentle: missed check-ins trigger private nudges first, then a review window, then release — never a sudden, silent handover.
How long is the release window?: You choose: 30, 60, or 90 days of missed check-ins. Longer windows are safer against false positives; shorter ones suit high-risk situations.
What if I'm just on holiday and forget to check in?: imokie nudges privately for days before anything releases, and you can enable a holiday pause. The release only fires after a sustained silence, not one missed day.
Who confirms I'm actually gone?: Your named 'legacy witnesses' can be asked to confirm before release. This adds a human sanity check to the automated timer.

Quiet safety. For the people you love.

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