Sample sentences for Disclosures Manuscripts without the appropriate disclosures in the text will not be accepted! 1. Studies with human subjects Disclosures Conflict of interest: John Smith declares that he has no conflict of interest. Paula Taylor has received research grants from Drug Company A. Mike Schultz has received a speaker honorarium from Drug Company B and owns stock in Drug Company C. The COI statements should list each author separately by name. If multiple authors declare no conflict, this can be done in one sentence: Conflict of interest: John Smith, Paula Taylor, and Mike Schultz declare that they have no conflict of interest. Human rights statements and informed consent: All procedures followed were in accordance with the ethical standards of the responsible committee on human experimentation (institutional and national) and with the Helsinki Declaration of 1964 and its later amendments. Informed consent was obtained from all patients for being included in the study. Animal Rights: This article does not contain any studies with animal subjects performed by the any of the authors. 2. Studies with animal subjects Disclosures Conflict of interest: John Smith declares that he has no conflict of interest. Paula Taylor has received research grants from Drug Company A. Mike Schultz has received a speaker honorarium from Drug Company B and owns stock in Drug Company C. Human Rights: This article does not contain any studies with human subjects performed by the any of the authors. Animal studies: All institutional and national guidelines for the care and use of laboratory animals were followed. 3. Studies that do not contain studies with human or animal subjects Disclosures Conflict of interest: John Smith declares that he has no conflict of interest. Paula Taylor has received research grants from Drug Company A. Mike Schultz has received a speaker honorarium from Drug Company B and owns stock in Drug Company C. Human/Animal Rights: This article does not contain any studies with human or animal subjects performed by the any of the authors. http://www.springer.com/journal/12522