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Last updated: 30 October 2026

Legal Information and Website Notices

starlumx is a commercial online resource devoted to audiovisual production excellence. It covers broadcast studio design, camera control systems, professional lighting arrangements, sound engineering, and the streamlined workflows that television networks and live-event production teams rely on, and it supports a programme of professional training courses in those same disciplines. This page brings together the legal information we are required to publish, the rules that apply when you use the website, and a plain-English explanation of the choices and rights you have. It should be read alongside, not instead of, the other policy documents listed in the cross-references further down this page.

1. Identity of the website operator and our role

The website published at this domain, together with all course material, technical reference material, diagrams, checklists and downloadable resources made available through it, is operated and controlled by Adlib Audio Limited ("we", "us", "our"). starlumx is the name under which we present this resource to the public. It is an operating identity, not a separate legal entity: when you deal with starlumx, you are dealing with Adlib Audio Limited.

In legal terms we act in three capacities. We are the publisher of the website content; we are the provider of any courses, training, consultancy or paid services you order through the website; and we are the data controller for the personal information we collect through the site, including through the contact form on our Contacts page. Where an external supplier or partner is responsible for part of a service, we will say so before you commit to an order, and we remain your single point of contact for the contract as a whole.

2. Legal form, registration details, tax identifiers and licensing

Publishing certain identifying details is a legal obligation for companies trading in the United Kingdom, not a courtesy. The following information is therefore disclosed in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 and the Company, Limited Liability Partnership and Business (Names and Trading Disclosures) Regulations 2015, and with the Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002:

  • Company Name: Adlib Audio Limited
  • Legal Form: Private company limited by shares, incorporated in England and Wales
  • Company Registration Number: 03555097
  • Place of Registration: England and Wales (registered with Companies House)
  • VAT Registration Number: 477222243
  • Registered Office: Unit 53 Lidgate Crescent, Langthwaite Grange Industrial Estate, South Kirkby, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF9 3NR
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 01977 659880

The company's directors are its responsible representatives for the purposes of these disclosures. Their appointment details and filing history are matters of public record at Companies House, and the company's statutory accounts and confirmation statements are filed there in the ordinary way. We do not carry on any activity that requires a bespoke licence from a sector regulator simply to publish this resource. Individual activities described on the site may, however, be subject to separate rules: sound recording and public performance of music at live events normally requires licensing from the relevant collecting societies; electrical design, inspection and testing work must be carried out in accordance with applicable wiring regulations; and lifting and rigging operations are subject to their own statutory duties. If you engage us to deliver work of that kind, we will confirm the applicable obligations in the relevant quotation or statement of work.

2.1 Company number and place of registration

Where our company registration number appears, it always appears together with the place of registration, as the trading disclosure rules require. Please quote both details if you ever need to identify us in correspondence with a bank, a payment provider or a professional adviser.

2.2 VAT status

We are registered for United Kingdom VAT. Course fees, hire charges and consultancy fees are quoted exclusive of VAT unless stated otherwise, and a VAT invoice is issued for every taxable supply.

3. Registered office, contact details and how to reach us

Our registered office is at Unit 53 Lidgate Crescent, Langthwaite Grange Industrial Estate, South Kirkby, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF9 3NR. This is the address at which formal notices, legal documents and service of process may validly be delivered, and it is also the address recorded on the public register. Correspondence about courses, bookings or technical matters is best sent to Email [email protected], where it will be routed to the right team. If you prefer to speak to someone, you can reach us on Telephone 01977 659880 during normal United Kingdom office hours, excluding public holidays.

General enquiries, questions about a course you have already booked, and requests made under data protection law are all accepted through these same routes. The contact form on our Contacts page is an additional convenience, not the only way to reach us, and messages submitted through it are treated with the same care as any other correspondence. We aim to acknowledge enquiries within a small number of working days, although response times for detailed technical questions may be longer during busy production periods.

4. Purpose, scope and intended audience of the website

The purpose of starlumx is educational and commercial in equal measure. We explain how professional audiovisual systems are designed, specified, installed, controlled and operated, and we sell and deliver training that helps people work to that standard. Typical subject matter includes broadcast studio layout and acoustic treatment, camera control and robotic positioning systems, professional lighting design and control protocols, live and studio sound engineering, signal flow and routing, and the production workflows that keep television networks and live-event crews working to schedule.

The website is aimed at adults working in, or training to work in, the audiovisual, broadcast and live-event industries, together with the organisations that employ them. It is written in English and is intended for a United Kingdom audience, although we welcome visitors and learners from elsewhere. It is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly design courses or collect information with children in mind. Nothing on this website is a substitute for site-specific professional advice or for the manufacturer's instructions that apply to a particular piece of equipment.

5. Access to the website and acceptable use

You may browse the public areas of the website free of charge. Access to a paid course, a downloadable resource or a members' area is granted only to registered users who have completed the relevant order, and login credentials are personal to the account holder.

When using the website you agree not to:

  • use it in any way that breaches applicable law, or that facilitates the infringement of another person's rights;
  • attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site, to another user's account, or to the systems and networks that support them;
  • introduce viruses, malware, automated scraping tools, denial-of-service traffic or any other harmful material;
  • extract, republish or resell course material, teaching content, diagrams or reference data, whether manually or by automated means;
  • misrepresent your identity, your employer, or your professional qualifications when corresponding with us or enrolling on a course.

We may suspend or terminate access where we reasonably believe these rules have been broken, and we may report serious or criminal conduct to the appropriate authorities. We also reserve the right to withdraw or change any part of the website without notice where this is necessary for maintenance, security or legal reasons.

6. Intellectual property, trademarks and permitted use of content

All copyright, database rights, design rights, trade mark rights and other intellectual property rights in the website and in its content belong to us or are licensed to us. The content includes written explanations, course outlines, training material, technical diagrams, photographs, video, audio, layout and source code. The name starlumx and any associated logos, course titles and visual identities are our trade marks or those of our licensors.

You may view, print or download extracts of the public pages for your own personal, non-commercial reference, and you may quote short passages with a clear acknowledgement of the source. You may not copy, adapt, distribute, publicly perform, broadcast, sell, sublicense or incorporate substantial parts of the content into your own materials, whether for training, for commercial use or otherwise, without our prior written permission. Where course material is supplied to you as part of a paid course, the licence is limited to your own individual learning; it does not extend to use in your employer's internal training programme unless that has been agreed in writing.

Third-party trade marks, equipment names and manufacturer references are used for identification and descriptive purposes only, and their appearance does not imply any endorsement, sponsorship or affiliation.

7. Professional content, technical guidance and accuracy

We take care to keep the technical material on this website accurate and up to date, and it is prepared by people who work in the field. Even so, audiovisual practice changes quickly, and the right answer always depends on the specific room, the specific equipment and the specific legal duties that apply to a given production. Content is therefore provided for general guidance and learning; it is not a design specification, a risk assessment, a method statement or a compliance opinion. Before you rely on it for a real installation or a live event, take site-specific advice and check the manufacturer's documentation and the relevant industry standards.

Where we describe equipment, protocols or workflows, we do so neutrally and do not guarantee that any particular product will achieve a particular result in your circumstances. Course syllabuses are indicative: we may update modules, examples or speakers to reflect new technology, and we will tell enrolled learners about material changes.

8. Availability of the website and limitation of liability

We provide the website on an "as available" basis. We aim for high availability but we do not promise uninterrupted or error-free operation, and we may take the site offline for maintenance or security work. We also cannot guarantee that the website or the servers that host it will always be free of viruses or other harmful components, so you should use your own protective software.

Nothing in this page limits or excludes our liability where that would be unlawful, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or for any other liability that cannot be excluded under the laws of England and Wales. Subject to that, and to the extent permitted by law: we are not liable for loss of profit, loss of business, loss of anticipated savings, loss of data or any indirect or consequential loss arising out of your use of the free areas of the website; and our total liability in connection with any paid course or service is limited to the fees you have paid for that course or service. If you are a consumer, your statutory rights, including your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, are unaffected by this section.

9. External links and third-party content

The website may link to websites, tools, videos and documents that we do not control, including manufacturers' technical libraries, standards bodies and industry associations. Those links are provided for convenience and reference. We do not endorse the content of third-party sites, we do not control what they publish, and we are not responsible for their availability, accuracy, security practices or privacy policies. If you follow a link and then submit information to that third party, you do so under that third party's own terms. We are happy to hear about links that have stopped working or that point to unsuitable material, and we will review them.

10. Data protection, cookies and related policies

We handle personal information in accordance with the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003. In summary: we collect the information you give us when you enquire, enrol, order or correspond with us; we use it to deliver and administer our courses and services, to keep proper accounting records, and to send you information you have asked for; we keep it only as long as necessary; and we do not sell it. You have rights of access, correction, erasure, restriction, objection and portability, and you may complain to the Information Commissioner's Office.

This page does not repeat the full detail of those arrangements. Instead, please read the following documents, which form part of the terms on which the website is offered:

  • the Privacy Policy, which explains what personal data we collect and why, how long we keep it and who we share it with;
  • the Cookie Policy, which explains the cookies and similar technologies used by the website and the cookie banner that appears on your first visit, and how to change or withdraw your choices;
  • the Terms and Conditions, which govern orders, enrolments and the delivery of paid courses, hire and consultancy services;
  • the Payment and Refund Policy, which explains accepted payment methods, invoicing, cancellation windows, transfers, and when refunds are available.

Where there is a conflict between this page and those documents on a matter of contractual detail, the more specific document takes precedence for that matter.

11. Applicable law, competent courts and consumer dispute rights

This page and your use of the website are governed by the law of England and Wales. Subject to the paragraph below, the courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of or in connection with the website or these notices. If you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you may also bring proceedings in your own courts, and nothing here removes a mandatory consumer protection right you enjoy in your country of residence.

If you are a consumer and something has gone wrong, please contact us first using the contact details above: most issues are resolved quickly and informally. If we cannot resolve a complaint between us, you may be entitled to use an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) provider, and we will tell you whether we are willing to participate in that process. You can also seek advice from Citizens Advice or, for certain matters, from Trading Standards. We are not obliged to participate in ADR and our participation is voluntary, but it is always a route we consider in good faith.

12. Changes to this page and how to raise a concern

We review this page from time to time and will update it when our legal details, our services or the applicable law change. The version published on this page is the current one, and the date at the top of the page shows when it was last revised. Material changes are flagged on the website so that returning visitors are aware of them; continuing to use the website after a change takes effect means you accept the revised content. If any part of this page is found to be unenforceable, the remaining parts continue in full force.

Questions, correction requests and formal notices about this page should be sent to Email [email protected], or by post to our registered office at Unit 53 Lidgate Crescent, Langthwaite Grange Industrial Estate, South Kirkby, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF9 3NR. You can also telephone us on Telephone 01977 659880. Please include enough detail for us to identify the matter quickly, and allow a reasonable time for a reply.

Legal identifiers for the site footer

Company Name: Adlib Audio Limited | Company Registration Number: 03555097 | VAT Registration Number: 477222243 | Place of Registration: England and Wales | Registered Office: Unit 53 Lidgate Crescent, Langthwaite Grange Industrial Estate, South Kirkby, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF9 3NR | Email: [email protected] | Telephone: 01977 659880

Company registration particulars above reflect publicly published company records; comparative UK trading-disclosure practice was reviewed at [adlib.co.uk](https://www.adlib.co.uk/legal), [finepoint.co.uk](https://www.finepoint.co.uk/termsandconditions) and [companypictures.co.uk](https://www.companypictures.co.uk/legal/).