sopimusvapauden
Sopimusvapauden, literally “contract freedom,” is a foundational principle in many civil law jurisdictions that governs the autonomy of parties in forming, interpreting, and terminating contracts. It asserts that parties may freely decide the existence, content, and extent of their contractual obligations, provided they do not violate mandatory legal provisions, public policy, or the rights of third parties.
In Finland, sopimusvapauden is enshrined in the Civil Code and is a key element of the country’s
Internationally, the concept aligns with the European Union’s directives on contract law, particularly those that emphasize
Legal scholars continue to debate the appropriate scope of sopimusvapauden in areas like digital contracts, electronic