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# Why can’t New York residents participate in the Metal Bonus (referral) program?

New York has **state-specific laws and compliance requirements** that apply to referral and incentive programs like ours. To keep the program compliant and consistent, the **SoundMoney Metal Bonus Program is not available to New York residents** at this time and is **void where prohibited**.

This restriction applies **only to the referral/Metal Bonus program**—New York residents can still use SoundMoney for purchases and all standard features.