diff --git a/accounts-billing/referrals.mdx b/accounts-billing/referrals.mdx
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@@ -28,7 +28,8 @@ If you referred users before June 16, 2025, you're part of our beta program grou
 For a referral to qualify for rewards, the person you refer must meet the following requirements:
 
 - They must sign up using Google SSO. Referrals who sign up through any other method are not eligible for rewards.
-- They must be a first-time Runpod user. If they previously had a Runpod account under the same email address, they are not eligible.
+- They must be a first-time Runpod user, and the same email address must not have been used to sign up more than once.
+- They must load at least \$10 onto their account. The bonus credits are awarded only after this minimum \$10 load.
 
 ## Runpod affiliate program