Stock-Based Comepnsation - Share Matching Program, Additional Information (Details)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) installment
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Number of installments \| installment	2
Share Match Units
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, period to be Transferable after vesting date	2 years
Unrecognized compensation cost for unvested stock options	$ 445,000
Cost not yet recognized, period for recognition	3 months 18 days
Share Match Units \| Year One
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Percentage of award vesting rights	33.33%
Share Match Units \| Year Two
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Percentage of award vesting rights	66.66%
Minimum \| Share Match Units
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Employers matching contribution, share match program, cap per employee	$ 100
Maximum \| Share Match Units
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Employers matching contribution, share match program, cap per employee	$ 500

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