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Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |  |
Receivables deemed uncollectible, period | 2 years |  |
Unamortized balances of deferred financing costs | $ 2,372 | $ 2,060 |
Advertising costs | $ 75,926 | 61,871 | $ 53,629
Minimum |  |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |  |
Contract cost, amortization period | 2 years |  |
Maximum |  |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |  |
Contract cost, amortization period | 4 years |  |
Commission and Bonuses |  |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |  |
Capitalized contract cost, net | $ 4,527 | $ 3,855 |

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