Authors
Disclose financial and non-financial relationships that could reasonably influence the work: employment, ownership, consulting, payments, patents, gifts, professional roles, advocacy, and personal relationships. Include relationships with clinics, device or product suppliers, societies, and the publisher. State explicitly when there are no relevant interests.
Editors and reviewers
Declare relevant conflicts before assignment and update the declaration if circumstances change. A conflicted editor does not select reviewers or decide the manuscript. The editorial office records recusals and reassignment.
Publication
Publish an article-level disclosure and correct material omissions. A disclosed relationship is assessed in context and does not by itself determine acceptance or rejection.