===== 💰 Financial Disclosure =====

A **financial disclosure** is a statement provided by authors or speakers declaring any **financial relationships or interests** that may influence their work. It is essential in **scientific publishing**, **clinical trials**, and **conference presentations** to maintain transparency and credibility.

==== ✅ Purpose ====
  * Promote **transparency** in research and communication
  * Identify **conflicts of interest** (COIs)
  * Allow readers to interpret results in appropriate context
  * Protect the **integrity** of scientific evidence

==== 🧾 Examples of Financial Disclosures ====
  * Industry grant or research sponsorship
  * Paid consultancy or advisory role
  * Ownership of stock or equity in related companies
  * Speaker fees or honoraria
  * Royalties from medical devices or patents

==== 🚫 Ethical Risks of Non-Disclosure ====
  * Perceived or real bias in interpretation of results
  * Damage to author credibility and institutional trust
  * Potential academic misconduct

==== 📌 Example Statement ====
  * “Author X has received consulting fees from Medtronic and owns equity in Renishaw.”
  * “The authors declare no conflicts of interest related to this study.”