---
task_number: 87
title: Arbiter Lifecycle Handlers
status: Complete
priority: P0-Blocker
is_blocker: true
tags:
  - arbiter
  - payments
  - launch-critical
owner: Michael
estimated_hours: 8
completed_date: 2026-04-06
---

# Task #87: Arbiter Lifecycle Handlers

**LAUNCH BLOCKER — Payment lifecycle management**

## Status
✅ **COMPLETE** (April 6, 2026)

## What Was Implemented
- Discord role sync on new subscriptions
- Grace period handling (3 days) on cancellation
- Automatic downgrade to Awakened when grace expires (hourly cron)
- Chargeback = immediate ban + role removal

## Philosophy
"We Don't Kick People Out" — Expired grace period converts to permanent Awakened tier instead of full removal.

## Full Documentation
See: `docs/tasks/arbiter-2-1-cancellation-flow/` for implementation details.
