Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Future minimum commitments under non-cancelable agreement	$ 310

Future Minimum Commitments Under Non-cancelable Agreement

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