Töövõtu

Töövõtu is an Estonian legal term referring to a contract for work or services. It is a type of civil contract where one party, the contractor (töövõtja), undertakes to perform a specific work or service for another party, the client (tööandja), by a certain deadline and for a pre-agreed remuneration. The contractor is typically an independent party, not an employee of the client.

The core of a töövõtu contract lies in the result of the work. Unlike an employment contract where the focus is on the performance of labor, in töövõtu, the contractor is responsible for delivering a specific outcome. This could be the construction of a building, the creation of a piece of software, the repair of an item, or the provision of any other defined service. The contractor usually provides their own tools and materials, though this can be agreed upon differently in the contract.

Key elements of a töövõtu contract include the description of the work, the deadline for completion, and the remuneration. The client has the right to inspect the work as it progresses and to reject it if it does not conform to the contract. The contractor is liable for defects in the work and may be required to rectify them or compensate the client. Töövõtu contracts are governed by the Estonian Law of Obligations Act, which outlines the rights and obligations of both parties. This legal framework distinguishes töövõtu from other forms of contractual relationships, such as employment or agency agreements.