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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Accounts Receivable (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Minimum
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, required payment terms	30 days
Maximum
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, required payment terms	90 days

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Accounts Receivable, Payment Terms

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