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Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions			13 Months Ended
	Sep. 01, 2025	Aug. 01, 2024	Sep. 01, 2025	Jul. 31, 2025
Hearsay
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contingent consideration, potential required payment		$ 75.0
ARR milestone achievement period		2 years
Incentive pool liability		$ 20.0
Amount held in escrow for potential indemnification obligations				$ 15.5
Hearsay \| Subsequent Event
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Incentive pool payments	$ 18.2		$ 19.9
Incentive pool forfeitures			$ 0.1
Places Scout
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Amount held in escrow for potential indemnification obligations				$ 1.5