vrijblijvend

Vrijblijvend is a Dutch adjective meaning non-binding or without obligation. It is used to describe actions, information, or proposals that do not commit either party to a contract or to a purchase. In practice, a vrijblijvende communication signals that the recipient is free to decide without creating a legal obligation for the provider, and that terms may still change.

The term is commonly encountered in commercial and consumer contexts, such as a vrijblijvende offerte (non-binding quotation), a vrijblijvende proefles (free trial lesson), or vrijblijvende informatie (information without any commitment to buy). A vrijblijvende offerte suggests that the seller may adjust terms or withdraw the offer, and that the customer is not obliged to proceed simply because the offer was received.

In legal and contractual contexts, a vrijblijvende offer generally does not create a firm obligation to perform unless the parties subsequently enter into a binding agreement or the offer contains explicit indications of binding terms. Marketers and service providers use the term to reduce perceived risk for consumers and to encourage initial engagement without a commitment to purchase.

See also terms related to non-binding communications and consumer rights. The concept is widely understood in the Netherlands and Flanders, where it appears in business practices, advertising, and customer-facing documents as a standard way to present proposals without creating immediate obligations.