diff --git a/src/pretix/presale/templates/pretixpresale/event/checkout_confirm.html b/src/pretix/presale/templates/pretixpresale/event/checkout_confirm.html
index 1d09ebd554..ba28273713 100644
--- a/src/pretix/presale/templates/pretixpresale/event/checkout_confirm.html
+++ b/src/pretix/presale/templates/pretixpresale/event/checkout_confirm.html
@@ -186,10 +186,10 @@
         {% if require_approval %}
             <div class="alert alert-warning">
                 <strong>
-                    {% trans "Your order requires approval by the event organizer before it can be confirmed and forms a valid contract." %}
+                    {% 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." %}
                 </strong>
                 {% blocktrans trimmed %}
-                    We will sent you an email as soon as the event organizer approved or rejected your order.
+                    We will send you an email as soon as the event organizer approved or rejected your order.
                 {% endblocktrans %}
                 {% if cart.total > 0 %}
                     {% blocktrans trimmed %}