TikTok says it will restore service in the United States

Just over 12 hours later TikTok has gone dark in the US, the video sharing app is back online.

“In agreement with our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring service,” the company said in a statement. “We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will not face any penalties for providing TikTok to more than 170 million Americans and enabling more than 7 million small businesses to thrive.”

Earlier today, President-elect Donald Trump released this he would have to issue an executive order that would delay the ban, and that his order “confirms that there will be no liability for any company that helped prevent TikTok from going dark before my order.”

It seemed to be enough reassurance for TikTok and its service providers. The TikTok app was already working again for several TechCrunch writers when the company released its statement shortly after 12:30 pm Eastern today.

Trump also indicated that his “initial thinking” on an agreement to keep TikTok operating in the United States involves “a joint venture between the current owner and/or new owners in which the United States will get 50% ownership.”

In its statement, TikTok said it will “work with President Trump on a long-term solution that will keep TikTok in the United States.”

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