Harkintaaika
Harkintaaika, also written harkinta-aika in Finnish, is a term used to describe a period of reflection or cooling-off granted after a decision, offer, or contract, during which a party can reconsider, obtain additional information, or potentially revoke or delay binding commitments. The root is harkita, meaning to consider, with aika meaning time.
The concept appears in several contexts, most commonly in law and administration. In consumer protection and
In other settings, such as real estate negotiations, significant purchases, employment offers, or public administration, a
Because the rules differ across countries, sectors, and individual agreements, it is important to consult the
See also: cooling-off period, contemplation period, contract law, consumer protection.