Lepinguperioodi

Lepinguperiood is a term used in Estonian contract law to describe the time span during which a contract is in force. It starts when the contract becomes effective, usually on a stated start date or upon the occurrence of a defined condition, and ends when the contract is terminated, expires, or is otherwise discharged.

Contracts can set the lepinguperiood in different ways. A fixed-term or tähtajaline leping specifies a concrete end date or a defined event that ends the contract. An indefinite or tähtajatu leping has no predetermined end date and continues until one party terminates it in accordance with the agreed terms. Many contracts also include a renewal or extension mechanism, where the lepinguperiood can be prolonged by mutual agreement or automatic renewal unless notice of non-renewal is given.

Termination and expiration are typical ways the lepinguperiood ends. Expiry occurs on the stated end date, while termination can result from breach, mutual agreement, or notice given under the contract. Some contracts require a notice period before termination, and others may include conditions for early termination or penalties.

The lepinguperiood has practical implications for obligations, payments, performance of duties, and the handling of confidential information or returns of property. After the period ends, remaining duties may still apply if the contract contains survival clauses, and formal settlements or winding-up steps may be required.

Common contexts for lepinguperiood include employment contracts, service agreements, rental agreements, and commercial supply contracts. The exact rules and consequences depend on the contract terms and applicable law.