Just added a comment to clear any confusion.

src/layouts/welcome-page/welcome-page.vue

@@ -362,6 +362,7 @@ export default {
             await this.mainStore.getBillToInfo();
 
             // Skip duplicate check if loaded from cookie or already visited duplicate check page.
+            // NOTE: Do not create a new referral or call policy lookup if launched from cookie (this is by design).
             if (!this.mainStore.order.loadedFromCookie && !this.mainStore.order.visitedDuplicateCheckPage) {
                 // getDuplicateReferrals handles exception / error internally. We do not care if it fails, user continues with creating new referral.
                 await this.mainStore.getDuplicateReferrals();