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Revenue Recognition - Deferred Revenue and Customer Deposits Rollforward (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Customer Contracts Liability, Current |  |
Beginning balance | $ 40,787 | $ 35,743
Deferred revenue and customer deposits | 21,538 | 39,076
Recognition of revenue deferred in prior period | (20,987) | (31,520)
Foreign exchange rate changes | (608) | (2,512)
End balance | 31,525 | $ 40,787
Deferred Revenue, Refund Payments | $ (9,205) |

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