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Variable Consideration (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
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Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue [Abstract] |  |
Return asset | $ 67 | $ 68
Refund liability | 126 | 132
Variable consideration reserve | $ 136 | $ 155

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