lainkäyttöön

Lainkäyttöön is a Finnish term used in legal, regulatory, and licensing contexts to indicate that something is intended to be used in accordance with the law. It is often found in notices, terms of service, licenses, and product manuals as a brief assertion that the use-case must comply with applicable statutes and regulations. The phrase emphasizes legal compliance and serves as a disclaimer against illegal or unauthorized use.

Etymology and usage note: The term is formed from laki (law) and käyttö (use) with the suffix -ön, producing a noun phrase that literally suggests “for lawful use.” It is typically used in legal texts or formal notices rather than in everyday speech, and may appear as a standalone note or within longer phrases such as “käyttö lain mukaan” or “lainkäyttöön tarkoitettu.”

Contexts and function: Lainkäyttöön commonly appears in licensing agreements, software and media disclosures, and consumer instructions to guide users toward lawful, authorized applications. Its presence signals that users should refrain from activities that would violate laws, rights, or the terms of a contract, such as copyright infringement, data misuse, or prohibited redistribution. The phrase helps delineate permissible and impermissible uses in a concise form.

Legal considerations: The concept implies adherence to relevant laws, including intellectual property rights, data protection, and contractual terms. Non-compliant use may lead to remedies under law or contract, including termination of access or liability for damages.

See also: lawful use, terms of use, licenses, intellectual property rights.