Slutbrugeren

Slutbrugeren is a Danish term meaning the end user—the person who ultimately uses a product or service. The term distinguishes the final user from other actors in the supply chain, such as developers, manufacturers, distributors, or service providers. In English, the direct equivalent is “end user.”

In product development, IT, and UX contexts, slutbrugeren is the primary focus. Design decisions, usability testing, accessibility, and documentation are typically oriented toward the tasks, needs, and context of the end user. The concept underpins user-centered design approaches that prioritize real-world user goals over theoretical requirements.

In licensing and contractual contexts, the end user is the party that accepts the terms of use. Danish discussions of software rights often refer to the slutbruger or slutbrugerlisens. Common terms include slutbrugerlisensaftale or slutbrugerlicens, referring to the end-user license agreement that defines permissible use, restrictions, and updates.

Related terms include bruger (user) and slutbruger (end user). The distinction between the end user and other stakeholders, such as purchasers or administrators, is especially important in privacy, data collection, and consent considerations in modern software and services.