diff --git a/public/css/styles.css b/public/css/styles.css
index 9c4f800..41a9b3d 100644
--- a/public/css/styles.css
+++ b/public/css/styles.css
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ body{font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;background:var(--g50);color:var(--
 .hipaa-notice i{margin-top:2px;flex-shrink:0;}
 
 /* FOOTER */
-.app-footer{position:fixed;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;background:rgba(17,24,39,0.92);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);color:var(--g500);font-size:10.5px;text-align:center;padding:6px 24px;line-height:1.5;z-index:50;pointer-events:none;}
+.app-footer{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);font-size:10.5px;text-align:center;padding:20px 24px 8px;line-height:1.6;}
 
 
 /* HEADER */
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ body{font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;background:var(--g50);color:var(--
 .sidebar-expand-btn:hover{color:var(--blue);}
 
 /* MAIN */
-.main-content{flex:1;min-width:0;padding:20px 20px;padding-bottom:36px;}
+.main-content{flex:1;min-width:0;padding:20px 20px;}
 .tab-content{display:none;}
 .tab-content.active{display:block;animation:fadeIn 0.25s ease;}
 @keyframes fadeIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px);}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}}
diff --git a/public/index.html b/public/index.html
index 536592c..002a3c5 100644
--- a/public/index.html
+++ b/public/index.html
@@ -93,6 +93,11 @@
         <span>HIPAA Notice: Do not enter real PHI unless your organization has a BAA with all AI providers used.</span>
       </div>
     </div>
+    <footer class="app-footer">
+      Committed to healthcare equity &mdash; always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical advice.
+      &nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;
+      &copy; <script>document.write(new Date().getFullYear())</script> Pediatric AI Scribe. All rights reserved.
+    </footer>
   </div>
 
   <!-- MAIN APP (hidden until authenticated) -->
@@ -1512,10 +1517,5 @@
   <script src="/js/memories.js"></script>
   <script src="/js/admin.js"></script>
 
-  <footer class="app-footer">
-    Committed to healthcare equity &mdash; always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical advice.
-    &nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;
-    &copy; <script>document.write(new Date().getFullYear())</script> Pediatric AI Scribe. All rights reserved.
-  </footer>
 </body>
 </html>