Consequences with "andernfalls"
In professional texts like software licenses, you often need to explain what happens if a requirement isn't met. To express "otherwise," use the formal adverb andernfalls.
Because andernfalls is an adverb, placing it at the start of a clause takes up the first position. The conjugated verb must immediately follow it.
| You must buy the license, otherwise we will prohibit its use. | Sie müssen die Lizenz kaufen, andernfalls untersagen wir die Nutzung. |
| You must pay the fee, otherwise the developer will prohibit access. | Sie müssen die Gebühr bezahlen, andernfalls untersagt der Entwickler den Zugriff. |
Conditional Actions with "gegebenenfalls"
To state that an action will be taken "if necessary" or "where applicable," use the adverb gegebenenfalls (often abbreviated as ggf.).
| where applicable | gegebenenfalls |
You can simply place gegebenenfalls in the middle field of a sentence—typically shortly after the conjugated verb—to add a formal condition.
| If necessary, the developer will offer a paid license. | Der Entwickler bietet gegebenenfalls eine kostenpflichtige Lizenz an. |
| The developer will cancel paid subscriptions if necessary. | Der Entwickler kündigt gegebenenfalls kostenpflichtige Abos. |
Because it functions as a regular adverb, it easily combines with causal clauses starting with da (since) or sentences connected by deshalb (therefore).
| Since the violation is severe, the authorization will become invalid if applicable. | Da der Verstoß schwer ist, wird die Berechtigung gegebenenfalls ungültig. |
| The authorization is invalid; therefore, we will delete your account if necessary. | Die Berechtigung ist ungültig, deshalb löschen wir gegebenenfalls Ihr Konto. |
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