[Manus to Resume Independent Operations, Affected Users Must Back Up Data by August 23] Manus is set to resume operations as an independent company. Affected users must complete the backup of data generated on or after December 29 by 7:59 AM (UTC+8) on August 23, 2026, and data recovery will commence starting at 8:00 AM (UTC+8) on August 25. Manus will notify affected users via email and in-app notifications, while unaffected accounts require no action. Affected users will be exempt from fees during the transition period and will receive compensation. The acquisition deal between Manus and Meta Platforms is nearing termination, following a directive from Chinese regulators in April this year to cancel the transaction.