diff --git a/src/pretix/presale/templates/pretixpresale/event/checkout_confirm.html b/src/pretix/presale/templates/pretixpresale/event/checkout_confirm.html
index f0e2a60bf1..40db91accc 100644
--- a/src/pretix/presale/templates/pretixpresale/event/checkout_confirm.html
+++ b/src/pretix/presale/templates/pretixpresale/event/checkout_confirm.html
@@ -186,7 +186,11 @@
         {% if require_approval %}
             <div class="alert alert-warning">
                 <strong>
-                    {% trans "After you submitted your order using the button below, it will require approval by the event organizer before it can be confirmed and forms a valid contract." %}
+                    {% if cart.total > 0 %}
+                        {% trans "After you submitted your order using the button below, it will require approval by the event organizer before it can be confirmed and forms a valid contract." %}
+                    {% else %}
+                        {% trans "After you submitted your order using the button below, it will require approval by the event organizer." %}
+                    {% endif %}
                 </strong>
                 {% blocktrans trimmed %}
                     We will send you an email as soon as the event organizer approved or rejected your order.