/* Base Footer Container */
footer {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden; 
}

/* Background Image Layer (positioned behind content) */
footer::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: -1;
    
    /* Dark gradient overlay layered over the image */
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65)), 
        url('/sites/default/files/flint-energies-footer.jpg') !important;
    /* Keep the photo's proportions (no stretching); crop evenly and anchor to the bottom so the people and trucks stay visible. First value = dark gradient overlay, second = photo. */
    background-size: 100% 100%, cover !important;
    background-position: center, center bottom !important;
    background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
}

/* Icon Styles */
footer .u-address:before, 
footer .u-phone:before, 
footer .u-email:before, 
footer .u-work:before, 
footer .u-clock:before {
    content: "";
    -webkit-mask-repeat: no-repeat;
    mask-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-color:  #fff;
    margin-left: -30px;
    width: 20px;
    top: 5px;
    position: absolute;
}

/* Force Light Text & Transparent Sub-containers for Legibility */
.c-footer, 
.c-footer p, 
.c-footer li, 
.c-footer h4 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Remove default background colors on inner layout containers */
.c-footer .u-bgc--none,
.c-footer [class*="option-plugin-background"] {
    background-color: transparent !important;
}