diff --git a/core/copy.go b/core/copy.go
index 0ae95fb..0dfc382 100644
--- a/core/copy.go
+++ b/core/copy.go
@@ -88,6 +88,7 @@ func clipClearProcess(assignedContents string) {
 	// if assignedContents is empty, clear the clipboard immediately and unconditionally
 	if assignedContents == "" {
 		clearClipboard()
+		return
 	}
 
 	// wait 30 seconds before checking clipboard contents