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Summary of significant accounting policies (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2013
Revenue recognition |
Obligations related to the earned fees and collection of the related receivable | 0
Platform service arrangements | Minimum |
Revenue recognition |
Term of the arrangement used to determine revenue recognition | 2 years
Platform service arrangements | Maximum |
Revenue recognition |
Term of the arrangement used to determine revenue recognition | 5 years
Wholesale partner arrangement | Minimum |
Revenue recognition |
Term of the arrangement used to determine revenue recognition | 3 years
Wholesale partner arrangement | Maximum |
Revenue recognition |
Term of the arrangement used to determine revenue recognition | 15 years

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- Definition Amount of obligations related to the earned fees and collection of the related receivable of the entity. + References No definition available. + Details
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