diff --git a/public/css/styles.css b/public/css/styles.css
index a6e5535..f7a34c1 100644
--- a/public/css/styles.css
+++ b/public/css/styles.css
@@ -32,6 +32,10 @@ body{font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;background:var(--g50);color:var(--
 .hipaa-notice{margin-top:24px;padding:12px;background:var(--amber-light);border-radius:8px;font-size:12px;color:#92400e;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;}
 .hipaa-notice i{margin-top:2px;flex-shrink:0;}
 
+/* FOOTER */
+.app-footer{background:var(--g800);color:var(--g400);font-size:11px;text-align:center;padding:12px 24px;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:6px;line-height:1.6;}
+.footer-sep{color:var(--g600);}
+
 /* HEADER */
 .app-header{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue) 0%,var(--purple) 100%);color:white;padding:14px 24px;}
 .header-content{max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;}
diff --git a/public/index.html b/public/index.html
index 5a76320..f27dbc9 100644
--- a/public/index.html
+++ b/public/index.html
@@ -1479,6 +1479,14 @@
 
     </div><!-- /.app-body -->
 
+    <footer class="app-footer">
+      <span>Committed to healthcare equity &mdash; equal access to quality care for every child.</span>
+      <span class="footer-sep">&bull;</span>
+      <span>Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical advice.</span>
+      <span class="footer-sep">&bull;</span>
+      <span>&copy; <script>document.write(new Date().getFullYear())</script> Pediatric AI Scribe. All rights reserved.</span>
+    </footer>
+
     <!-- dummy settings-modal kept for any stale JS references -->
     <div id="settings-modal" class="hidden" style="display:none !important;"></div>