Kuristusjärjestelyjä

Kuristusjärjestelyjä, often translated as "stranglehold arrangements" or "chokehold arrangements," refers to a situation in Finnish contract law or business dealings where one party possesses a significantly dominant or coercive position over another, allowing them to dictate terms unfairly. This concept is not a codified legal term with a specific definition but rather a descriptive phrase used to characterize exploitative or one-sided agreements.

Such arrangements typically arise when there is a severe imbalance of power, information asymmetry, or a lack of viable alternatives for the weaker party. This can occur in various contexts, including employment contracts, consumer agreements, or business-to-business transactions where one entity is heavily reliant on the other for essential goods or services. The "kuristusjärjestely" implies that the dominant party is leveraging their position to impose conditions that are demonstrably disadvantageous to the other party, potentially beyond what would be considered fair market practice.

While Finnish law does not have a specific "kuristusjärjestely" statute, such arrangements may be challenged under general principles of contract law, such as good faith, reasonableness, or principles prohibiting unfair contract terms. Courts might scrutinize these agreements to determine if they are unconscionable or if they violate public policy by exploiting vulnerability. The term is often used in discussions about consumer protection and fair competition.