Eikaupallisiin

Eikaupallisiin is a Finnish term used to describe usage that is not intended for commercial purposes. It is formed from the negation ei (not) and the adjective kaupallinen (commercial). In practical use, the phrase signals that content or material may be used freely only in non-commercial contexts, though the exact rights depend on the accompanying license or agreement.

The term commonly appears in licensing, distribution terms, and usage notices. It is often found in phrases such as ei kaupallisiin tarkoituksiin or ei kaupalliseen käyttöön, which translate to non-commercial purposes or non-commercial use. Because eikaupallisiin by itself does not define all rights, the permitted uses depend on the full license text, including any requirements for attribution, modification, or redistribution.

Context and interpretation: eikaupallisiin is closely related to the concept of non-commercial licenses, such as translations of Creative Commons licenses that restrict commercial use. Finnish license texts may use this phrasing to indicate that the material should not be used in a way that aims to generate profit. Ambiguities can arise in borderline cases, so parties often refer to the complete license wording or seek clarification when determining permissible uses.

Examples: A photographer may release images with the note “ei kaupalliseen käyttöön,” meaning the images can be used for education or personal projects but not sold or used to generate revenue. A project description might state that resources are available for eikaupallisiin tarkoituksiin, limiting distribution to non-commercial activities. See also non-commercial licenses and Finnish licensing terminology.