diff --git a/data/chanserv.example.conf b/data/chanserv.example.conf
index d806c2d70..97af39a7b 100644
--- a/data/chanserv.example.conf
+++ b/data/chanserv.example.conf
@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ module
 	/*
 	 * The length of time before a channel registration expires.
 	 *
-	 * This directive is optional. If not set, the default is never.
+	 * This directive is optional. If not set, the default is 90 days.
 	 */
 	#expire = 90d