diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 007c951..856bca4 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -35,24 +35,16 @@ Under development, however mainly for personal use!
 
 2. **Update `accounts.json`**
 
-3. **Edit `config.json`,** ensuring the following values are set (other settings are up to your preference):
-
-   ```json
-   "headless": true,
-   "clusters": 1,
-   ```
+3. **Edit `config.json`,** ensuring "headless": true, other settings are up to your preference
 
 ### **Customize the `compose.yaml` File**
 
 A basic docker `compose.yaml` is provided. Follow these steps to configure and run the container:
 
 1. **Set Your Timezone:** Adjust the `TZ` variable to ensure correct scheduling.
-2. **Configure Persistent Storage:**
-   - Map `config.json` and `accounts.json` to retain settings and accounts.
-   - (Optional) Use a persistent `sessions` folder to save login sessions.
 3. **Customize the Schedule:**
    - Modify `CRON_SCHEDULE` to set run times. Use [crontab.guru](https://crontab.guru) for help.
-   - **Note:** The container adds 5–50 minutes of random variability to each scheduled start time.
+   - **Note:** The container adds 5–50 minutes of random variability to each scheduled start time. This can be optionally disabled or customized in the compose file.
 4. **(Optional) Run on Startup:**
    - Set `RUN_ON_START=true` to execute the script immediately when the container starts.
 5. **Start the Container:** Run `docker compose up -d` to build and launch.
diff --git a/compose.yaml b/compose.yaml
index e52f2b3..0002100 100644
--- a/compose.yaml
+++ b/compose.yaml
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 services:
-  netsky:
+  microsoft-rewards-script:
     build: .
     container_name: microsoft-rewards-script
     restart: unless-stopped
@@ -14,13 +14,16 @@ services:
       TZ: "America/Toronto" # Set your timezone for proper scheduling
       NODE_ENV: "production"
       CRON_SCHEDULE: "0 7,16,20 * * *" # Customize your schedule, use crontab.guru for formatting
-      RUN_ON_START: "true" # Runs the script on container startup
+      RUN_ON_START: "true" # Runs the script immediately on container startup
 
-      # Start-time randomization (uncomment to customize or disable)
+      # Add scheduled start-time randomization (uncomment to customize or disable, default: enabled)
       #MIN_SLEEP_MINUTES: "5"
       #MAX_SLEEP_MINUTES: "50"
       SKIP_RANDOM_SLEEP: "false"
 
+      # Optionally set how long to wait before killing a stuck script run (prevents blocking future runs, default: 8 hours)
+      #STUCK_PROCESS_TIMEOUT_HOURS: "8"
+
     # Optional resource limits for the container
     mem_limit: 4g
     cpus: 2
diff --git a/src/run_daily.sh b/src/run_daily.sh
index 90d4b90..6f95033 100755
--- a/src/run_daily.sh
+++ b/src/run_daily.sh
@@ -1,42 +1,155 @@
 #!/usr/bin/env bash
 set -euo pipefail
 
-# Ensure Playwright uses the preinstalled browsers
 export PLAYWRIGHT_BROWSERS_PATH=/ms-playwright
-
-# Ensure TZ is set (entrypoint sets TZ system-wide); fallback if missing
 export TZ="${TZ:-UTC}"
 
-# Change to project directory
 cd /usr/src/microsoft-rewards-script
 
-# Optional: prevent overlapping runs
 LOCKFILE=/tmp/run_daily.lock
-exec 9>"$LOCKFILE"
-if ! flock -n 9; then
-  echo "[$(date)] [run_daily.sh] Previous instance still running; exiting."
-  exit 0
+
+# -------------------------------
+#  Function: Check and fix lockfile integrity
+# -------------------------------
+self_heal_lockfile() {
+    # If lockfile exists but is empty → remove it
+    if [ -f "$LOCKFILE" ]; then
+        local lock_content
+        lock_content=$(<"$LOCKFILE" || echo "")
+
+        if [[ -z "$lock_content" ]]; then
+            echo "[$(date)] [run_daily.sh] Found empty lockfile → removing."
+            rm -f "$LOCKFILE"
+            return
+        fi
+
+        # If lockfile contains non-numeric PID → remove it
+        if ! [[ "$lock_content" =~ ^[0-9]+$ ]]; then
+            echo "[$(date)] [run_daily.sh] Found corrupted lockfile content ('$lock_content') → removing."
+            rm -f "$LOCKFILE"
+            return
+        fi
+
+        # If lockfile contains PID but process is dead → remove it
+        if ! kill -0 "$lock_content" 2>/dev/null; then
+            echo "[$(date)] [run_daily.sh] Lockfile PID $lock_content is dead → removing stale lock."
+            rm -f "$LOCKFILE"
+            return
+        fi
+    fi
+}
+
+# -------------------------------
+#  Function: Acquire lock
+# -------------------------------
+acquire_lock() {
+    local max_attempts=5
+    local attempt=0
+    local timeout_hours=${STUCK_PROCESS_TIMEOUT_HOURS:-8}
+    local timeout_seconds=$((timeout_hours * 3600))
+
+    while [ $attempt -lt $max_attempts ]; do
+        # Try to create lock with current PID
+        if (set -C; echo "$$" > "$LOCKFILE") 2>/dev/null; then
+            echo "[$(date)] [run_daily.sh] Lock acquired successfully (PID: $$)"
+            return 0
+        fi
+
+        # Lock exists, validate it
+        if [ -f "$LOCKFILE" ]; then
+            local existing_pid
+            existing_pid=$(<"$LOCKFILE" || echo "")
+
+            echo "[$(date)] [run_daily.sh] Lock file exists with PID: '$existing_pid'"
+
+            # If lockfile content is invalid → delete and retry
+            if [[ -z "$existing_pid" || ! "$existing_pid" =~ ^[0-9]+$ ]]; then
+                echo "[$(date)] [run_daily.sh] Removing invalid lockfile → retrying..."
+                rm -f "$LOCKFILE"
+                continue
+            fi
+
+            # If process is dead → delete and retry
+            if ! kill -0 "$existing_pid" 2>/dev/null; then
+                echo "[$(date)] [run_daily.sh] Removing stale lock (dead PID: $existing_pid)"
+                rm -f "$LOCKFILE"
+                continue
+            fi
+
+            # Check process runtime → kill if exceeded timeout
+            local process_age
+            if process_age=$(ps -o etimes= -p "$existing_pid" 2>/dev/null | tr -d ' '); then
+                if [ "$process_age" -gt "$timeout_seconds" ]; then
+                    echo "[$(date)] [run_daily.sh] Killing stuck process $existing_pid (${process_age}s > ${timeout_hours}h)"
+                    kill -TERM "$existing_pid" 2>/dev/null || true
+                    sleep 5
+                    kill -KILL "$existing_pid" 2>/dev/null || true
+                    rm -f "$LOCKFILE"
+                    continue
+                fi
+            fi
+        fi
+
+        echo "[$(date)] [run_daily.sh] Lock held by PID $existing_pid, attempt $((attempt + 1))/$max_attempts"
+        sleep 2
+        ((attempt++))
+    done
+
+    echo "[$(date)] [run_daily.sh] Could not acquire lock after $max_attempts attempts; exiting."
+    return 1
+}
+
+# -------------------------------
+#  Function: Release lock
+# -------------------------------
+release_lock() {
+    if [ -f "$LOCKFILE" ]; then
+        local lock_pid
+        lock_pid=$(<"$LOCKFILE")
+        if [ "$lock_pid" = "$$" ]; then
+            rm -f "$LOCKFILE"
+            echo "[$(date)] [run_daily.sh] Lock released (PID: $$)"
+        fi
+    fi
+}
+
+# Always release lock on exit — but only if we acquired it
+trap 'release_lock' EXIT INT TERM
+
+# -------------------------------
+#  MAIN EXECUTION FLOW
+# -------------------------------
+echo "[$(date)] [run_daily.sh] Current process PID: $$"
+
+# Self-heal any broken or empty locks before proceeding
+self_heal_lockfile
+
+# Attempt to acquire the lock safely
+if ! acquire_lock; then
+    exit 0
 fi
 
-# Random sleep between configurable minutes (default 5-50 minutes)
+# Random sleep between MIN and MAX to spread execution
 MINWAIT=${MIN_SLEEP_MINUTES:-5}
 MAXWAIT=${MAX_SLEEP_MINUTES:-50}
 MINWAIT_SEC=$((MINWAIT*60))
 MAXWAIT_SEC=$((MAXWAIT*60))
 
-# Skip sleep if SKIP_RANDOM_SLEEP is set to true
 if [ "${SKIP_RANDOM_SLEEP:-false}" != "true" ]; then
     SLEEPTIME=$(( MINWAIT_SEC + RANDOM % (MAXWAIT_SEC - MINWAIT_SEC) ))
-    SLEEP_MINUTES=$(( SLEEPTIME / 60 ))
-    echo "[$(date)] [run_daily.sh] Sleeping for $SLEEP_MINUTES minutes ($SLEEPTIME seconds) to randomize execution..."
+    echo "[$(date)] [run_daily.sh] Sleeping for $((SLEEPTIME/60)) minutes ($SLEEPTIME seconds)"
     sleep "$SLEEPTIME"
 else
-    echo "[$(date)] [run_daily.sh] Skipping random sleep (SKIP_RANDOM_SLEEP=true)"
+    echo "[$(date)] [run_daily.sh] Skipping random sleep"
 fi
 
+# Start the actual script
 echo "[$(date)] [run_daily.sh] Starting script..."
 if npm start; then
-  echo "[$(date)] [run_daily.sh] Script completed successfully."
+    echo "[$(date)] [run_daily.sh] Script completed successfully."
 else
-  echo "[$(date)] [run_daily.sh] ERROR: Script failed!" >&2
-fi
\ No newline at end of file
+    echo "[$(date)] [run_daily.sh] ERROR: Script failed!" >&2
+fi
+
+echo "[$(date)] [run_daily.sh] Script finished"
+# Lock is released automatically via trap