Maximum Q is a multi-faceted democratic organization. Max Q is primarily industrial but has room for a wide range of activities.

Members are expected to be honest and upstanding. Scamming or other dishonest activities are not permitted. High security piracy is not permitted.

Maximum Q is named after an aerospace engineering term for maximum dynamic pressure, often referred to as maximum Q or max Q. Dynamic pressure, q, is defined as q = (1/2)pv^2, where p is the local air density and v is velocity.