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Filling out the Copyright/Authorship/Disclosure Form is an essential step for authors submitting their work to the Journal of Robotic Surgery. This guide provides clear instructions to ensure you complete the form correctly and efficiently.

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1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Enter the manuscript ID number in the designated field to identify your submission.
3. Fill in the article title by typing the first few words of your manuscript.
4. Provide the name of the first author in the specified space and ensure it is accurate.
5. Input the email address of the first author to facilitate communication regarding the manuscript.
6. In the copyright section, review the guarantee statement regarding prior publications and rights to the work. Confirm your understanding of this section.
7. Acknowledge the copyright transfer to Springer by checking the appropriate box, confirming your authority to make this decision on behalf of all co-authors.
8. In the authorship section, certify your contributions to the manuscript by checking all applicable statements to affirm your involvement in the creation of the work.
9. Complete the financial disclosure/conflict of interest section, ensuring that any relevant interests are noted, or state ‘Conflict of Interest: None’ if applicable.
10. Each author must sign the form in the designated area, providing their printed name and date of signature.
11. Once all fields are completed, save your changes. You may opt to download or print the form for your records.
12. Submit the completed form online as a PDF during the submission process, or fax it to the editorial office as instructed.

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