Our translation process consists of three phases:

• Phase 1: Forward translation
• Phase 2: Backward translation
• Phase 3: Actual validation with the target audience to ensure that the translation delivers the same accuracy.

The translation development process is divided into three phases:

Phases I and II are in an early stage of development. From Phase III onwards, translations are considered completed. Translations that have completed Phase III are available for general use.

Translations that have completed Phase III are owned by the FitMáx© Group and may only be used under the following conditions:

• Explicit permission has been obtained from the FitMáx© Group.
• The RECEIVER confirms that this research is conducted without direct or indirect sponsorship or support from pharmaceutical companies, medical devices, or related commercial healthcare sectors.
• The translation is used in conjunction with the original FitMáx© Questionnaire. Exceptions to this rule must be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
• The translation remains fully intact. Additional items may be added at the end, but they must be approved by the FitMáx© Group.
• There is willingness, but no obligation, to share data for further psychometric validation of the translation.
• The publication rights of FitMáx© are respected (see below).
• The scoring of the translation must be based on information provided by the FitMáx© Group.

Publication rights for the FitMáx© translation:

• The scoring of the translation must be based on information provided by the FitMáx© Group.
• The translation itself may not be published, except by the FitMáx© Group.
• The FitMáx© Group has the right to publish any article or give a presentation using data collected under this agreement, with prior written consent from the RECEIVER.
• Collaboration with the translation developer may be sought for scoring the translation if needed, to assist in the interpretation of the results.
• Publications primarily focused on the psychometrics of the translation must acknowledge one of the developers of the translation as a co-author. One of the developers must have the opportunity to: 1) Contribute to the conception and design of the research, the acquisition of data, or the analysis and interpretation of the data; 2) Review or critically revise the article for important intellectual content; 3) Approve the final version for publication as a co-author.

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