diff --git a/public/css/styles.css b/public/css/styles.css
index e1022d7..9c4f800 100644
--- a/public/css/styles.css
+++ b/public/css/styles.css
@@ -33,11 +33,8 @@ 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{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);}
-.auth-screen{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}
-.auth-footer{background:transparent;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45);margin-top:24px;width:100%;}
-.auth-footer .footer-sep{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.25);}
+.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;}
+
 
 /* HEADER */
 .app-header{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue) 0%,var(--purple) 100%);color:white;padding:14px 24px;}
@@ -81,7 +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;}
+.main-content{flex:1;min-width:0;padding:20px 20px;padding-bottom:36px;}
 .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 efe6e2f..536592c 100644
--- a/public/index.html
+++ b/public/index.html
@@ -93,13 +93,6 @@
         <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 auth-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>
   </div>
 
   <!-- MAIN APP (hidden until authenticated) -->
@@ -1486,13 +1479,6 @@
 
     </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>
@@ -1525,5 +1511,11 @@
   <script src="/js/encounters.js"></script>
   <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>