As TikTok’s possible shutdown date draws near, many of its 170 million users in the U.S. are already mourning the potential loss of the app.

Surprised that the ban might become reality, a lot of users are starting to say their farewells to the platform following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the ban on Friday, meaning TikTok could be forced to close as soon as Sunday.

“Oh my god, I’m without words,” exclaimed Lourd Asprec, a 21-year-old from Houston, who boasts 16.3 million followers on TikTok and reportedly earns around $80,000 annually from the app, according to Reuters. “I’m not worried about China accessing my data. They can have it all! Honestly, I’d probably just go to China and hand them my info myself.”

How TikTok intends to meet the court’s demands is uncertain, especially since President Joe Biden, who approved the ban, currently has no plans to enforce it, as noted by the White House. The law, going into effect on January 19, requires ByteDance, TikTok’s China-based parent company, to find a buyer or a party to take over TikTok’s U.S. operations before the deadline or risk being shut down.

TikTok’s prospects may hinge on President-elect Donald Trump, who is set to be inaugurated on Monday. Although Trump previously attempted to ban TikTok during his first term, he has recently shown support for the app and expressed interest in helping it continue. TikTok’s CEO, Shou Zi Chew, has been invited to the inauguration and is expected to attend.

“Rest assured, we are committed to doing everything we can to ensure that our platform remains your haven for creativity and discovery, as well as a source of inspiration and joy for many more years,” Chew stated in a TikTok on Friday. “Thank you. More updates to come.”

When might TikTok go offline?

The precise timing of the shutdown remains unclear, but the ban will officially take effect on Sunday, January 19. The app could become inaccessible anytime after 12:01 a.m. ET on that date. Furthermore, the ban will render it illegal for U.S. internet service providers and app stores like Apple App Store and Google Play to offer the application.

In a statement released on Friday night, TikTok expressed the need for more clarity from the Biden administration and the Justice Department regarding the enforcement of the ban starting on Sunday.

“Unless the Biden Administration provides prompt confirmation ensuring non-enforcement to the key service providers, TikTok will regrettably need to cease operations on January 19,” read the statement sent to YSL News.

‘Goodbye TikTok’: Users engage in one last trend as ban nears

In the days leading up to the Supreme Court’s decision, TikTok users participated in what seemed to be a farewell trend, playfully bidding goodbye to their “Chinese spies.”

This was a nod to the concerns behind the legislation enforcing the ban, as some U.S. lawmakers feared that ByteDance might be sharing American user data with the Chinese government. However, now, users are saying farewell for real.

YSL News has gathered a collection of videos showcasing creators and influencers sharing emotional messages and fond memories about an app they claim fostered a sense of community online. For many, it also provided an opportunity to monetize their passions.

Contributors: Greta Cross, Maureen Grope, Mike Snider, Jessica Guynn, Mary Walrath-Holdridge, and Zac Anderson from YSL News