Terms of Service

Last updated: May 2026

1. Agreement

By accessing or using QVegas — including the website at qvegas.com, the QVegas iOS app, and QVegas Wellness features — you agree to these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

QVegas is operated by VGM, LLC, a Nevada corporation based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

2. Services

QVegas provides:

LGBTQ+ news, arts, culture, and community content (website and app)
A searchable directory of LGBTQ+-owned and affirming businesses and organizations
A digital archive of print publications dating to 1978
QVegas Wellness: health resources, provider directory, crisis support links, and personal wellness features
Account and profile management
Contact forms for editorial inquiries, advertising, and general communication
Horoscopes generated by AI (for entertainment purposes only)

3. Accounts

Some features require a QVegas account, authenticated through Amazon Cognito. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to provide accurate information and to update it as needed.

QVegas can never access your password. Authentication is handled entirely by Amazon Cognito, a managed identity service. You may sign in with Apple, or with an email and password. Your password is hashed using a one-way cryptographic algorithm before it is stored — meaning it is mathematically irreversible. Neither QVegas staff nor our systems ever receive, store, or have the ability to retrieve your plaintext password. When you sign in, Cognito verifies your credentials directly; QVegas receives only a signed authentication token confirming your identity.

You may delete your account at any time. Upon deletion, all associated data — including wellness records — will be permanently removed from our systems within 30 days.

4. QVegas Wellness

QVegas Wellness features are subject to the following additional terms:

4.1 Not Medical Advice

QVegas Wellness is a personal wellness tracker. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment recommendations. Behavioral health screenings (including PHQ-9, GAD-7, and AUDIT instruments) are informational tools only and do not constitute a clinical diagnosis. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical decisions.

4.2 Medication Tracking

The medication tracking feature is a convenience tool for recording doses and schedules. It does not replace professional medical guidance. Always follow your healthcare provider's instructions regarding medication use, dosage, and timing.

4.3 Crisis Resources

QVegas Wellness provides links to third-party crisis resources (988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, The Trevor Project, Trans Lifeline, Crisis Text Line, SAMHSA). These services are operated by independent organizations. QVegas is not responsible for the availability or quality of third-party crisis services. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

4.4 Provider Directory

The wellness provider directory lists LGBTQ+-affirming healthcare organizations in the Las Vegas valley. Listings are based on information provided by the organizations themselves and publicly available sources. QVegas does not endorse, certify, or guarantee the services of any listed provider. Inclusion in the directory does not constitute a recommendation. Verify provider credentials, insurance acceptance, and availability directly with the provider.

4.5 Lab Results & STI Screening

The Lab Results timeline and STI Screening tracker are personal-recordkeeping tools. Reference ranges shown alongside lab values are typical adult values from common US laboratories and are provided as guidance only; your lab's report is authoritative. Screening cadence reminders (default 90 days for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia; 365 days for hepatitis B/C and mpox) are based on general CDC guidance and are not personalized clinical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for the screening schedule that is appropriate for your circumstances.

4.6 AI-Generated Content

Some features of QVegas generate text using artificial intelligence — both on-device (Apple Intelligence) and via Anthropic's Claude model running through QVegas servers. By using these features, you acknowledge and agree that:

AI output is not medical advice. Summaries, reflections, and insights generated by AI in QVegas are written to help you understand your own data and prepare for conversations with your healthcare provider. They do not constitute medical, mental-health, pharmacological, or any other form of professional advice. They do not replace consultation with a qualified clinician.
AI output may be inaccurate. Language models, including those running on-device, can produce text that is incomplete, misleading, or factually wrong. Do not rely on AI-generated summaries to make medical decisions, change medications, interpret lab results clinically, or assess the urgency of any symptom.
Contraindication checks are not exhaustive. QVegas may surface possible drug interactions or contraindications using an AI-powered check against a published pharmacology knowledge base. This check is informational. It does not capture every possible interaction, and it cannot account for your specific medical history. Always confirm interaction concerns with your prescriber or pharmacist.
You retain ownership of your data; QVegas does not train models on it. Data you enter into QVegas remains yours. We do not train AI models on your wellness data. Where we send data to Anthropic for processing, we do so under commercial API terms that prohibit training on submitted prompts.
AI features may be unavailable. Apple Intelligence requires specific device hardware and iOS versions; the QVegas server fallback requires a network connection. Either path may be temporarily unavailable, and AI features may degrade or be removed in future versions of QVegas without notice.

For full details on what data each AI feature uses and which features run on-device versus server-side, see the "AI Features & On-Device Processing" section of our Privacy Policy.

5. Apple HealthKit

The QVegas iOS app integrates with Apple HealthKit. By enabling HealthKit integration, you agree to the following:

You must explicitly authorize access for each HealthKit data type. QVegas will not access any health data without your permission.
HealthKit data accessed by QVegas is used solely to display your wellness dashboard, track fitness goals, and — if you enable sync — store encrypted wellness records in your QVegas account.
If you connect a healthcare provider to Apple Health Records, QVegas can import your lab results only (not medications, conditions, allergies, immunizations, procedures, or other Clinical Record types). The import flow requires a separate consent step and shows you each result before saving it.
QVegas does not store HealthKit data or Apple Health Records in iCloud.
HealthKit data is never used for advertising, data mining, or sharing with third parties.
QVegas writes data to HealthKit only for user-initiated actions (such as recording a medication dose). We do not write false or misleading data.
You may revoke QVegas's HealthKit access at any time through your iPhone's Settings > Health > Data Access & Devices.

These terms are in compliance with Apple's App Store Review Guidelines, Section 27 (Health and Health Research). In the event of any conflict between these terms and Apple's guidelines, Apple's guidelines shall prevail.

6. Health Data Privacy

Health data collected through QVegas Wellness is subject to our Privacy Policy, which includes specific provisions for health data protection. Key commitments:

All health data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256-GCM field-level encryption).
Health data is never sold, shared with advertisers, or used for data mining.
You can delete all wellness data at any time.
We follow HIPAA-aligned practices for health data handling.

For full details, see our Privacy Policy.

7. User Conduct

You agree not to:

Use QVegas for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these terms.
Attempt to access other users' accounts, data, or wellness records.
Submit false information to the directory, community features, or provider listings.
Interfere with or disrupt the operation of QVegas services.
Use automated tools to scrape, collect, or harvest data from QVegas.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on QVegas — including articles, images, designs, software, and the QVegas name and logo — is the property of VGM, LLC or its licensors. Our print archive contains publications dating to 1978, and all archival content remains our intellectual property. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without written permission.

9. Limitation of Liability

QVegas services are provided "as is" and "as available." To the fullest extent permitted by law, VGM, LLC disclaims all warranties, express or implied. We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our services, including but not limited to reliance on wellness features, health screenings, medication tracking, or provider directory information.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the website or app. Continued use of QVegas after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

11. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Nevada. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of QVegas shall be resolved in the courts of Clark County, Nevada.

12. Contact

Questions about these terms? Contact us: