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NATURE OF OPERATIONS
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
NATURE OF OPERATIONS

1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS

Rosetta Stone Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Rosetta Stone," or the "Company") develop, market and support a suite of language-learning and literacy solutions consisting of web-based software subscriptions, online services, professional services, and mobile applications. The Company's offerings are sold on a direct basis and through select third party retailers and distributors. The Company provides its solutions to customers domestically and in certain international markets.  

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold. The extent of the pandemic’s effect on the Company depends on future developments which cannot be predicted at this time. Future developments include the duration, scope and severity of the pandemic, the actions taken to contain or mitigate its impact, the impact on governmental programs and budgets, the development of treatments or vaccines, and the resumption of widespread economic activity. These uncertainties have been considered in the development of these financial statements and the notes thereto. See “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” for more information about the Company’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.