COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026	Dec. 31, 2025
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Period of letter of credit (in months)	6 months
Initial base rent per month	$ 442
Letters of credit	$ 2,656
Percentage of letter of credit (in percent)	103.00%
Restricted cash	$ 2,735	$ 2,735

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