Other Income	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Payment Holdback Percentage	50.00%
One-time enrollment fee in program	$ 9,850

Revenue From Enrollment And Registration Fees In Program

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