Sorry, I really missed that email.
A PM would have been the faster way.
But a post of the website and the question here would have been the fastest way, because then many can help.
And now to your question about the black background:
This formatting is controlled in this file.
derekprince-en-gb.3b83e927d.min.css in the line number 1 look for this entry,
........; container-footer-2 { max-width: 100%; background-color: #c22e2e;......
unfortunately all fromatings are written in ZN1, that is not so nice to "read" for us humans, but should bring a few milliseconds time saving when calling.
this entry at background-color colors the footer for example red.
With the key F12 you come into the development console of your Webbroser, there you can find out the areas with right-click and examine fast.
Hope this was explained correctly, please add or correct by the "professionals" if it is necessary.
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