sopimusvapautta
Sopimusvapautta, or freedom of contract, is a fundamental principle in contract law referring to the autonomy of individuals and legal entities to decide whether to enter into agreements and on what terms. It encompasses the power to choose contracting partners, define the purpose, content, form, obligations, and consideration of a contract. The concept underpins voluntary commercial activity and the functioning of markets.
In Finland, sopimusvapaus is recognized as a key element of civil law but is not absolute. It
EU law also shapes sopimusvapautta in Finland, with directives on consumer rights and unfair contract terms
Overall, sopimusvapautta remains a central, but nuanced, aspect of Finnish contract law: it enables parties to