A misrepresentation is: 

1. a fabrication of research-related data or results,
2. a falsification of research-related data or results, in particular by
   1. suppressing or eliminating data or results obtained in the course of the research process without disclosing this suppression or elimination,
   2. undertaking an undisclosed modification of a representation or illustration,
3. presenting an image and a statement corresponding to it in an incongruous manner,
4. making inaccurate statements in a grant proposal or within the scope of the reporting obligation,
5. claiming another person’s authorship or co-authorship without that person’s consent, unless consent was refused without sufficient research-related reason.