kustannuksistaan

Kustannuksistaan is a Finnish phrase that means bearing costs oneself or paying expenses out of one’s own funds. It is commonly used to indicate who is responsible for paying certain costs in a contract, agreement, or informal arrangement. The expression emphasizes that the party responsible does not seek reimbursement from others or from a third party.

The term originates from the noun kustannus (cost) and appears in its genitive plural form kustannuksista, with possessive inflection to convey ownership or responsibility. In practice, kustannuksistaan is used in sentences to assign financial responsibility to a specific party. For example, statements such as “Kustannuksistaan vastaa ostaja” (The buyer bears the costs) or “Kustannuksistaan vastaa myyjä” (The seller bears the costs) are typical in contracts or procurement documents. The phrase is neutral and descriptive, not a standalone legal doctrine, but it often appears in legal and business texts to clarify expense allocation.

Contexts and usage include selling and purchasing agreements, service provisions, travel or event arrangements, and any situation where it is necessary to designate who pays for delivery, handling, taxes, or incidental fees. While kustannuksistaan specifies who pays, the precise allocation can vary by contract and may be complemented by other clauses detailing reimbursement, caps, or conditions.

In Finnish legal and business writing, kustannuksistaan helps prevent disputes by clearly stating which party covers which expenses. See also kustannusten jakaminen and vastuukysymykset in contractual contexts.