Herpetological Conservation and Biology
Reviewer Conflict of Interest and
Confidentiality Certification Form
Please check each box to signify acceptance of terms.
1. Confidentiality of Documents and Restriction on Contact
I understand that Herpetological Conservation and Biology manuscripts are made available to reviewers
solely for the purpose of evaluating whether those submissions are of acceptable quality for inclusion in the
journal.
I agree not to discuss the contents of the manuscript with anyone except the Herpetological Conservation
and Biology editorial staff, return the completed review forms within four weeks of receipt, and to retain no
copies of documents or parts of documents related to this review once the Editor has acknowledged receipt.
I agree not to use any information obtained as a result of my participation as a peer reviewer for personal or
private gain.
2. Conflict of Interest
I certify that I do not have a conflict of interest and that my particular circumstances are not likely to raise
the appearance of a conflict of interest, impropriety, or the appearance of impairment of objectivity with
respect to the manuscript for which I have been asked to review or comment.
For the purposes of this agreement, I understand that a conflict of interest may include but is not limited to
employment, stock ownership, a creditor or debtor relationship, family members or other relatives, advisor
or student relationship, or prospective employment with the manuscript authors.
I recognize that this certification is a continuing representation. I acknowledge that it is in effect at all
times until I have completed the review of this manuscript.
Should I discover that I might have a conflict of interest or even the appearance of impairment of
objectivity with the manuscript, I will immediately inform the Herpetological Conservation and Biology
editorial staff and refrain from further work as a reviewer until authorized to continue.
I understand that my identity as a peer reviewer will be protected from discl