eikaupallinen

Eikaupallinen is a Finnish adjective meaning non-commercial or not intended for commercial use. It is commonly encountered in copyright and licensing contexts, where it marks restrictions on how a work may be used. The term is formed by ei (not) and kaupallinen (commercial).

In licensing, especially translations of Creative Commons terms, ei kaupallinen corresponds to a NonCommercial condition. It indicates that the work may be used only for non-commercial purposes. The exact interpretation is defined by the license text and can vary, but it generally means that uses aimed at commercial advantage or monetary compensation are not permitted. Some situations may blur the line, such as activities that generate revenue indirectly or uses on commercially oriented platforms.

When a work is labeled ei kaupallinen, users should assess whether their intended use aligns with non-commercial purposes. If the desired use is commercial, permission from the rights holder is typically required, or an alternative license should be sought.

Related terms include kaupallinen käyttö (commercial use) and ei kaupallinen käyttö (non-commercial use). In Finland, eikaupallinen appears in educational, cultural, and research contexts as a way to describe licensing and permissions that restrict commercial exploitation.

Examples: Using a photograph labeled ei kaupallinen in a classroom presentation is usually allowed; using it in a paid advertisement would generally be prohibited under the same label.

See also: Creative Commons, Suomen tekijänoikeuslainsäädäntö, lisenssit.