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Incremental Costs to Obtain a Contract with a Customer (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2023
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Amortization expense related to deferred costs | $ 17,179 | $ 12,840 | $ 46,916 | $ 37,225 |
Incremental costs capitalized | 27,962 | $ 15,650 | 70,668 | $ 45,448 |
Commission and incentive payments |  |  |  |  |
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Total deferred costs | 111,044 |  | 111,044 |  | $ 87,121
Commission and incentive payments | Deferred costs included in prepaid expenses and other current assets |  |  |  |  |
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Total deferred costs | 61,272 |  | 61,272 |  | 44,383
Commission and incentive payments | Deferred costs included in other assets |  |  |  |  |
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Total deferred costs | $ 49,772 |  | $ 49,772 |  | $ 42,738

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