If there is even one tiny LEGO brick somewhere in your house, chances are you’ve stepped on it—and subsequently howled in agony. So why does stepping on LEGO bricks hurt so much? Turns out, there’s actually a scientific reason for it.

It’s nearly impossible to be a parent and not experience the pain of stepping on a LEGO—or several—at some point. It’s such a commonly-experienced phenomenon that the internet is filled with memes about it. Yes, the LEGO walk challenge is a real thing—much like one would walk on fire or glass. Many who have attempted LEGO walking claim it hurts way more than walking on fire or even broken glass. The reason why stepping on LEGO bricks is so painful has to do with physics and human anatomy.

Photo: Alexas_Fotos via Pixabay

Scott Bell is a fire walker—and yes, a LEGO walker, too. Bell told Smithsonian magazine that when his team fire-walks they are actually just walking in the embers of logs that burned for an hour. Although the temperature of the embers registers “between 930 and 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit,” that’s not actually what you feel when you walk across. Glass walking is also less painful than it looks because the broken pieces are spread evenly over a surface. As you walk across, your foot distributes weight, which flattens the glass. No one piece pierces the skin or even pokes it hard enough to set off pain receptors.

On the other hand, plastic LEGO bricks are an entirely different story. These bricks are built to withstand the thrashing of any threenager—and then some. In fact, as the Smithsonian explains, a single two-by-two brick can withstand up to 4,240 Newtons, or in everyday terms about 950 pounds of pressure!

So when your foot finds itself in the precarious position of landing on top of one of these nearly indestructible, sharp-cornered little bricks, there is absolutely zero give—and all of that force is redirected right back into your poor, unsuspecting foot. Speaking of feet, human feet are very sensitive. The bottom of each foot has up to 200,000 sensory receptors, which are all screaming in agony the instant they touch that LEGO.

It actually hurts less to step on multiple bricks at once because then the impact is spread across the foot rather than one single painful point of contact. Moral of the story: if you must have LEGO bricks on the floor, leave several scattered and avoid having one lonely brick sitting by itself at all costs. Your feet will thank you.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

 

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So you’re finally pregnant and wham – it’s the holiday season. You’re not ready to tell your boss, friends or even family the news yet. But every week on the calendar has a cocktail party in it. Your workplace bash is just one of the many gatherings designed to trip up your carefully planned unveiling of baby news. Here’s how to keep the bump under wraps.

photo: AI404 via Flickr

1. Swap drinks with a friend. This is an easy one and almost all pregnant women cop to it after the fact. Switch your full glass for your husband’s half full one when no one is paying attention. Occasionally, pretend to take sips. Once everyone else gets tipsy, you can pour what’s left in the nearest planter.

2. Get in cahoots with the bartender. Arrive to the fiesta early and explain your situation to whoever is making drinks. Then, when you order a vodka soda, he’ll know to pour a seltzer on ice. Make sure to specify the proper vessel! We had one mom report the jig was up when the bartender served her fake cocktail in a water glass.

3. Avoid the empire waistline. This is the easiest way to look pregnant even when you’re not, so don’t go there unless you’re looking to score a seat on the bus.

4. The baggier the better, to a point. If your belly is growing, look for clothing that’s made to fit loosely so you can hide your bump without looking like you’re wearing everything too big.

5. Keep wearing the same pants. If people start suspecting you’re pregnant, a change in wardrobe might give you away. As your belly grows, keep your pants up with a hair tie looped through a buttonhole and hooked to the button. And since it’s the holidays, your pants getting tighter is par for the course.

photo: Simon LeLoup via Flickr

6. Talk up last night’s party. We’re not saying you should lie, but if people know you were at your husband’s best friend’s birthday over the weekend, say things like, “It was a crazy party! I was sooo tired Sunday!” Everyone knows “tired” is adult code for “hungover.” That’s how your coworkers and acquaintances will understand it, and it’s probably the truth (for different reasons) anyway.

7. In the same vein, if you’re not up for the drink switch or bartender fake-out, just claim to be hungover. “I couldn’t possibly drink again after last night! Ugh! Just the smell makes me want to barf!” Probably also true.

8. Or speaking of claims, claim to be on antibiotics. Women have admitted faking UTIs and infected gums to lend credence to their reports of antibiotic-use.

photo: Alain Bachellier via Flickr

9. Talk about trips or activities that would be off limits if you were pregnant. Tell people you are thinking about skiing soon or how you can’t wait to relax in a hot tub. Tell people about plans for a girls’ weekend in Vegas. It’s all about throwing them off the scent.

10. And when all else fails, dodge. You can get out of a sticky situation by changing the subject or faking a phone call. Sure, it looks suspicious, but when next time you see the person you go on and on about how you can’t wait to party at your friend’s bachelorette in New Orleans, she’ll be confused enough to let it go.

How did you hide your pregnancy before you were ready to spread the news? Tell us in a comment.

— Anna Knoebel

featured photo: Pepe Pont via flickr

If you’re like many parents who’ve bought Johnson & Johnson Bedtime products in hopes your baby will sleep better, you may be awarded some money. Johnson & Johnson have agreed to pay $5 million to settle four class-action lawsuits that the company falsely advertised its baby bedtime products as “clinically proven” to help babies sleep better.

Photo: Top Class Action Lawsuits

The lawsuit alleges that Johnson & Johnson knew that there were no clinical studies that proved the products actually helped babies to sleep better, therefore having no basis to make that claim.

Parents state they paid more for the Bedtime products over other soaps and lotions based on the marketing claims. Parents who acted as plaintiffs in the suit say they used the “bedtime” products as directed by Johnson & Johnson, yet the items did not help their babies sleep better.

If you’ve bought one or more of the following Johnson & Johnson “bedtime” products within the United States or any U.S. territories between July 1, 2010 and August 31, 2016, you may be entitled to receive $3 per product– up to 10 products with no proof of purchase:

  • JOHNSON’S® BEDTIME® Baby Bath
  • JOHNSON’S® BEDTIME® Baby Lotion
  • JOHNSON’S® BEDTIME® Baby Moisture Wash
  • JOHNSON’S® Baby BEDTIME® Washcloths
  • JOHNSON’S®  BEDTIME® Baby Bubble Bath & Wash

If interested, you must file a claim here before Dec. 19, 2016: JOHNSON’S BEDTIME BATH PRODUCTS CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT

School is out and we’re betting you have plans to hit up many of the Bay’s best museums over these next few months. But if you want to get the most out of your visit (and the most bang for your buck), don’t just show up any old day. School may be closed, but we still did our homework and tracked down the best days to visit your favorite museums in June. What we uncovered was discount tickets, late-night hours and even special visits from food trucks and your favorite story book characters. Ready, set, museum!

 

Bay Area Discovery Museum: June 19
Certain Fridays throughout the summer have been dubbed Curiosity Fridays at the BADM, and June 19 is next up. Scoop up your tickets for this extra-special day and you will get more than you bargained for: Inspired by the antics of Curious George (who will be there to read the kids stories!), this event will have your kids exploring and creating until the sun goes down. In addition to regular all-day museum admission, you get special after-hours access from 5-7:30 p.m., featuring food trucks, beer and wine vendors, a performance by Blues Whale at 5:15 p.m. and the Risa Dye Puppet Show with Parade at 6:45 p.m.

Cost: $13.95
Bay Area Discovery Museum
557 McReynolds Rd.
Sausalito, Ca
415-339-3900
Online: events.tinybeans.go-vip.net

 

Hiller Aviation Museum: June 20 & June 21
Treat your family’s number one maverick to a day of jets, flight and all things air transport at the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos, where this weekend Dads enjoy free admission. Climb in a cockpit, explore more than forty unique and innovative aircraft on display, plus get busy with interactive games, models and even a Flight Sim where Dad can pilot across the Bay. Bomber jackets not included.

Cost: Free for dads and kids under 5; $9/kids 5-17; $14/adults
Hiller Aviation Museum
601 Skyway Rd
San Carlos, Ca 94070
Online: events.tinybeans.go-vip.net

Stanford Museum: June 27
If your art history knowledge is a little fuzzy, let an expert (and extra-cool dad) take you and your little Picassos on a kid-centric tour of this epic art museum. For just $10, Art Dad SF, Sean Nowicki, will be on hand to fuel your little artists fire and answer all the questions your kiddo (or you) might have about Diebenkorn, Thiebaud and more!

Cost: $10
The Anderson Collection at Stanford University
314 Lomita Dr.
Stanford, Ca 94305
650-721-6055
Online: events.tinybeans.go-vip.net

 

The Walt Disney Family Museum: June 27
SoCal may lay claim to the magical kingdom of Disneyland, but our own Presidio is home to a more intimate slice of Disney enchantment: The Walt Disney Family Museum. On this special day, you can join other Red Tricycle families for an exclusive morning with some super special treats: Enjoy guided gallery tours, indulge in arts and crafts, watch a movie, and finish off your fairy tale morning with a yummy lunch. It’s the kind of event you’d expect to get when you wish upon a star.

Cost: $20
The Walt Disney Family Museum
104 Montgomery St. in the Presidio
San Francisco, Ca 94129
415-345-6800
Online: events.tinybeans.go-vip.net

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Chabot Space and Science Center: June 19, 5-10 p.m.
The best time to visit a museum known for its epic stargazing equipment is at night, right? Well, take advantage of $5 Fridays tomorrow (the last remaining June date) and, as the name implies, admission is only $5 for 5 hours of evening fun at the museum (5-10 p.m.) Your ticket includes one Digital Dome Planetarium Show, access to interactive exhibits featuring Bill Nye’s Climate Lab and the Touch the Sun exhibit and of course, access to the incredible Observatory Complex, where you can gaze through the giantic telescope at the stars and beyond.

Cost: $5
10000 Skyline Blvd.
Oakland, Ca
510-336-7373
Online: chabotspace.org.com

Are you planning to take advantage of any of these extra-special days at the museum? Tell us in the comments below! 

–Erin Feher

 

You’ve likely heard of ol’ Nessie, the famous serpent of Loch Ness, Scotland. But what about those creepy cryptids of more local lore? Read on for the story of 3 serpents that may be lurking in a large body of water somewhere near you.
photo: Don Shall via flickr

Champ of Lake Champlain, Vermont/New York
Known affectionately as Champ or Champie by the locals, sightings of “record” date back to pre-contact Iroquois. In 1609 Samual de Champlain (after whom the lake is named) mentioned the creature in an early chronicle of the area. Towns around Lake Champlain sport Champ on their businesses, playgrounds and one town, Port Henry, New York, even celebrates Champ Day every August.

Mishipashoo of Lake Superior
Sometimes Mishipishu or Mishipizheu among other spellings the Ojibway word for Great Water Lynx or Great Water Cat” which is depicted as a beast with a spiked tail. Mishipishu is often blamed for water-related accidents from shipwrecks to canoe tipping. Near Presque Isle locals lay claim to Pressie, the sea serpent that lives nearby.

Willatuk of Lake Washington, Seattle
Seattle’s own version of a sea monster is said to live deep in the waters of Lake Washington and is the subject of several books and even a 2012 feature films. The Wonkatilla, native to the region, worshipped the giant aquatic beast claiming it saved lives. They dubbed it Willatuk. Sightings continue today.

Do you have a local legend or sea monster where you live? Tell us about it in the comments!

She taught herself to speak Spanish. She can label each continent and country. She knows every state capital. And she’s as cute as a button.

Meet Alexis Martin, who just became the youngest Mensa member in Arizona. ABC News introduced Alexis to the world in a recent broadcast, with the claim that her IQ is around 160 — the same as Albert Einstein. Only people in the top 2% of IQ scores can be a Mensa member, which means little Alexis is one sharp cookie. Still, her mom says she’s “determined to keep her young at heart.” Watch this ABC News video to see Alexis in smarty-pants action.


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What do you think of this little genius? Let us know in the Comments section below.

— Kelly Aiglon

If it were up to our kids, donuts would have their own section on the food pyramid. Any excuse to eat dessert first thing in the morning is sure to earn two little thumbs up from our sugar monsters. Now that donuts have replaced cupcakes as the new confectionery treat of choice, donut shops are frying up delicious new flavor combinations that are elevating donuts (and our blood sugar) to new heights. At the forefront of the donut revival are these 4 East Bay bakeries, where you’ll find classics standbys rubbing elbows with new sweet and savory creations.

Donut Savant
Claim to fame: High-quality ingredients and smaller, pop right into your mouth portions. Laurel looks for the best stuff that she can get her hands on when making each donut bite, which is sized a bit smaller than your traditional donut, allowing customers to try more than one flavor.

Flavors to try: Salted maple, apple fritter and maple pecan. Kids love the sprinkled donuts.

Tip: You can always ask for a donut flavor that you don’t see in the display case because if they have the ingredients to make it, they can whip up a batch just for you. Also, Laurel always likes it when a customer comes in and just asks for ‘what’s warm’ because they always come out of the shop happy with whatever is fresh out of the fryer.

1934 Broadway
Oakland
510-972-8268
info@donutsavant.com

Pepples Donut Farm
Claim to fame: The words “vegan” and “donuts” form a perfect marriage here. Also, Pepples is a 100% organic donut bakery.

Flavors to try: WTF (a cake doughnut made with whiskey, tangerine, and fig), blueberry and salted caramel.

Tip: Love coffee with your donut? Bring your own coffee mug to the Donut Farm because they don’t give out paper cups. It’s their way of giving the environment a big hug.

6037 San Pablo Ave
Oakland
510-338-6319

Doughnut Dolly’s
Claim to fame: There’s only one type of donut at Doughnut Dolly’s: yeast raised. It’s the filling that you get to pick.

Flavors to try: Naughty creme, chocolate hazelnut and mexican chocolate.

Tip: Stay awhile and chat it up with doughnut whiz Hannah Hoffman and she might just let you lick a spatula that’s dripping with chocolate creme.

482 B 49th Street
Oakland
510-338-6738
eat@doughnutdolly.com

Colonial Donuts
Claim to fame: They’re an Oakland donut institution — and their Lakeshore location is open 24-7!

Flavors to try: Apple fritter, old fashioned glazed and buttermilk glazed. No surprise, kids love the cake donut base with sprinkles.

Tip: Try not to take too long when making up your mind on what to order. The people behind the counter will love you for your decisiveness and will remember you for next time!

3318 Lakeshore Ave
Oakland

510-893-2503
Hours: 6:00 am – 5:30 am

6126 LaSalle Ave
Oakland

510-339-8230
Hours: 5:30 am – 6:00 pm

1636 Franklin St
Oakland
510-834-3736
Hours: 6:00 am – 6:00 pm

Where do you go for your donut fix? Share your favorite donut spots in a comment below!

–Cathy Lara

Photo credit: Image 1 from Donut Savant, Image 2 from Doughnut Dolly’s

Tired of weekend winery trips? Why not call up the babysitter and slip out for an afternoon of sampling locally-produced spirits? Our friends at Seattle Magazine have done the research for us, and here is their list of local and up-and-coming distilleries in the greater Seattle Area. Welcome to another edition of Date Night.

The recent boom in Seattle booze distillers comes thanks to the Washington State Craft Distillery Law (passed in 2008), which allows local liquor producers to offer on-site tasting and bottle sales, à la wineries—provided that at least 51 percent of the liquor ingredients are grown in state. Accordingly, a slew of recently opened distilleries now offer facility tours and tasting rooms, so you can try before you buy. Bonus points: Increase your locavore cred by ordering a drink made with local spirits at area bars that carry them.

Swill from the still at these LOCAL distillery tasting rooms:

Sun Liquor Distillery and Bar (pictured)
Capitol Hill
514 East Pike Street

sunliquor.com
Taste: Sun Liquor gin
Claim to fame: First Washington establishment to  be both a distillery and a bar
Also poured at: Sun Liquor’s first location (bar only) at 607 Summit Avenue East

Sound Spirits
Interbay
1630 15th Avenue West

drinksoundspirits.com
Taste: Ebb + Flow vodka and gin, and coming soon, aquavit
Claim to fame: Seattle’s first distillery since Prohibition
Also poured at: Bars such as Rob Roy, The Hideout and Oliver’s Twist

Bainbridge Organic Distillers
Bainbridge Island
9727 Coppertop Loop Northeast, Suite 101

bainbridgedistillers.com
Taste: Legacy organic vodka, Heritage organic gin, Battle Point whiskey
Claim to fame: First organic distillery in Washington
Also poured at: Seattle bars such as Brouwer’s Cafe, Local 360, Liberty, Mistral Kitchen, Tavern Law, and on Bainbridge at Harbour Pub and Hitchcock

To discover more date-worthy Seattle distilleries, click here.

This is our weekly guest post from our friends at Seattle Magazine, which keeps readers on the pulse of restaurants, personalities, arts, entertainment and culture that reflect the tapestry of our dynamic landscape. We’ve teamed up for an exciting partnership to bring you a weekly dose of fantastic Date Night ideas throughout greater Seattle.

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  • upload, post, email, transmit or otherwise make available any Content that contains software viruses or any other computer code, files or programs designed to interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware or telecommunications equipment or to otherwise interact with the Services in a manner not permitted by this TOS or expressly authorized by RED TRICYCLE;
  • interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers or networks connected to the Services, or disobey any requirements, procedures, policies or regulations of networks connected to the Services;
  • intentionally or unintentionally violate any applicable law or regulation (foreign or domestic), including without limitation (i) regulations promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, any rules of any national or other securities exchange (e.g., the New York Stock Exchange, the American Stock Exchange or the NASDAQ) and (ii) laws and regulations (foreign or domestic) regarding the sale or resale of tickets (including without limitation with respect to licensure requirements, maximums or limits on ticket prices, etc.); or
  • stalk or otherwise harass any person or entity.

7.2 Certain Remedial Rights.

Whether you are using the Services as a Buyer or other non-Organizer, you acknowledge that RED TRICYCLE does not pre-screen any Content provided or made available by you or any third party in connection with the Services, but that RED TRICYCLE and its designees shall have the right (but not the obligation) in their sole discretion to (i) monitor, alter, edit, or remove any of your Content, in whole or in part, and/or (ii) rescind and terminate your right to use the Services at any time (with or without notice) for any reason or no reason. You acknowledge and agree that RED TRICYCLE may preserve Your Content and may also disclose Your Content for any reason, including without limitation if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such preservation or disclosure is reasonably necessary to: (a) comply with legal process; (b) enforce this TOS; (c) respond to claims that any of Your Content violates the rights of third parties; and/or (d) protect the rights, property, or personal safety of RED TRICYCLE, its users and/or the public. You understand that the technical processing and transmission of the Services, including Your Content, may involve (i) transmissions over various networks; and/or (ii) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices.

  1. SPECIAL ADMONITIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL USE.

Recognizing the global nature of the Internet, you agree to comply with all local rules regarding online conduct and acceptable Content. By way of illustration and not limitation, you agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations (foreign and domestic) regarding the transmission of technical data exported from the United States or the country in which you reside.

In addition, the Services are subject to United States export controls. No part of the Services may be exported or re-exported into, or to a national or resident of, any country to which the U.S. has embargoed goods and/or services of the same type as the Services. By using the Services or any part thereof (including by downloading any Software), you represent and warrant that you are not located in, and you are not a national or resident of, any such country. Further, no part of the Services (including any Software) may be exported or re-exported to any person or entity appearing on the Office of Foreign Assets Control’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List or the Bureau of Industry and Security’s Denied Persons List. By using the Services or any part thereof (including by downloading any Software), you represent and warrant that you are not a person or entity or under the control of or affiliated with a person or entity that appears on any such list.

  1. INDEMNITY.

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold RED TRICYCLE, and its affiliates, and each of its and their respective officers, directors, agents, co-branders, other partners, and employees, harmless from any and all damage (whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or otherwise), loss, liability, cost and expense (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ and accounting fees) resulting from any claim, demand, suit, proceeding (whether before an arbitrator, court, mediator or otherwise), or investigation made by any third party (each a “Claim”) due to or arising out of: your Content; the events listed on the Service; your use of, contribution to or connection with the Service; your violation of this TOS; and/or your violation of any rights of another. RED TRICYCLE shall provide notice to you of any such Claim, provided that the failure or delay by RED TRICYCLE in providing such notice shall not limit your obligations hereunder. RED TRICYCLE reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter which is subject to indemnification under this Section, and in such case, you agree to cooperate with all reasonable requests in assisting RED TRICYCLE’s defense of such matter.

  1. SERVICE MODIFICATIONS/SUSPENSIONS.

RED TRICYCLE reserves the right at any time to, and from time to time may, modify, suspend or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Services (or any part thereof) for any reason or no reason with or without notice. You agree that RED TRICYCLE shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the Services.

  1. TERMINATION.

RED TRICYCLE, in its sole discretion, may terminate your password, accounts (or any part thereof) and/or your right to use the Services, and remove and discard any and all of Your Content within the Services, at any time for any reason or no reason, including, without limitation, for lack of use, failure to timely pay any fees or other monies due RED TRICYCLE, or if RED TRICYCLE believes that you have violated or acted inconsistently with the letter or spirit of this TOS. You agree that any termination of your right to use the Services may be effected without prior notice, and acknowledge and agree that RED TRICYCLE may immediately deactivate or delete your account and all related Content and files related to your account and/or bar any further access to such files or the Services. Further, you agree that RED TRICYCLE shall not be liable to you or any third-party for any termination of your right to use or otherwise access the Services. All provisions of this TOS that by their nature should survive termination of your right to use the Services shall survive (including, without limitation, all limitations on liability, releases, indemnification obligations, disclaimers of warranties, and intellectual property protections and licenses).

  1. LINKS.

The Services may provide, or third parties may provide, links to other Internet websites or resources. Because RED TRICYCLE has no control over such websites and resources, you acknowledge and agree that RED TRICYCLE is not responsible for the availability of such websites or resources, and does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any Content, advertising, products, services or other materials on or available from such websites or resources. You further acknowledge and agree that RED TRICYCLE shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with any use of or reliance on any such Content, advertising, products, services or other materials available on or through any such website or resource.

  1. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES.

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. RED TRICYCLE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. RED TRICYCLE MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT: (I) THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, (II) THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, (III) THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICES WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE, (IV) THE QUALITY, SAFETY OR LEGALITY OF ANY CONTENT, PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION OR OTHER MATERIAL PURCHASED OR OBTAINED BY YOU, OR EVENTS ATTENDED, THROUGH THE SERVICES, OR THE SERVICES THEMSELVES (OR ANY PART THEREOF), WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS, OR (V) ANY ERRORS IN THE SERVICES WILL BE CORRECTED. RED TRICYCLE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE AND SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR THE CONTENT, PRODUCTS, SERVICES, ACTIONS OR INACTIONS OF ANY USER, BUYER OR OTHER NON-ORGANIZER, ORGANIZER OR THIRD PARTY BEFORE, DURING AND/OR AFTER AN EVENT; AND RED TRICYCLE WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY WARRANTY DISCLAIMED IN (I) THROUGH (V) ABOVE. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT RED TRICYCLE HAS NO CONTROL OVER AND DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE QUALITY, SAFETY OR LEGALITY OF EVENTS ADVERTISED, THE TRUTH OR ACCURACY OF ANY USERS’ (INCLUDING BUYERS’, OTHER NON-ORGANIZERS’ AND ORGANIZERS’) CONTENT OR LISTINGS, OR THE ABILITY OF ANY USER (INCLUDING BUYERS, OTHER NON-ORGANIZERS AND ORGANIZERS) TO PERFORM, OR ACTUALLY COMPLETE A TRANSACTION. THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMERS SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you may report the misconduct of users, Buyers, other non-Organizers, Organizers and/or third parties in connection with the Site or any Services to RED TRICYCLE. RED TRICYCLE, in its sole discretion, may investigate the claim and take necessary action.

  1. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.

RED TRICYCLE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES OR UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER IN TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES, OR ANY OTHER SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS TOS, FOR: (I) ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF RED TRICYCLE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), (II) THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICES, (III) AMOUNTS IN EXCESS OF US$100.00 IN THE AGGREGATE FOR ALL CLAIMS WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES, OR (IV) ANY MATTERS BEYOND RED TRICYCLE ‘S REASONABLE CONTROL. RED TRICYCLE SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY OF YOUR CONTENT OR ANY CONTENT OF ANY OTHER USER OF THE SERVICES. IN ADDITION, RED TRICYCLE IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH, AND HAS NO AGENCY OR EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH, ANY THIRD PARTY SERVICE PROVIDER USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SERVICES, AND RED TRICYCLE HAS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY ARISING FROM, THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF ANY SUCH THIRD PARTY SERVICE PROVIDER. THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

  1. RELEASE.

IN CONSIDERATION OF BEING PERMITTED TO ACCESS AND USE THE SERVICES, YOU HEREBY AGREE TO RELEASE RED TRICYCLE, AND ITS AFFILIATES, AND EACH OF ITS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS, CO-BRANDERS, OTHER PARTNERS, AND EMPLOYEES FROM ALL DAMAGES (WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE), LOSSES, LIABILITIES, COSTS AND EXPENSES OF EVERY KIND AND NATURE, KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND THIRD PARTIES (INCLUDING OTHER ORGANIZERS, BUYERS, AND OTHER NON-ORGANIZERS) IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES, YOUR ACCESS AND USE OF THE SERVICES, OR ANY EVENTS LISTED THEREON.

IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING RELEASE, YOU HEREBY WAIVE CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE 1542 AND ANY OTHER APPLICABLE LAW OR STATUTE, WHICH SAYS, IN SUBSTANCE:

“A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR.”

  1. PRIVACY.

All information provided by you or collected by RED TRICYCLE in connection with the Services is governed by RED TRICYCLE ‘s Privacy Policy, a copy of which is located at https://tinybeans.com/privacy-policy/, which is hereby incorporated by reference into this TOS. Please review the Privacy Policy closely. Further, any information submitted or provided by you to the Services may be publicly accessible. You should take care to protect private information or information that is important to you. RED TRICYCLE shall not be responsible for protecting any such information and is not liable for the protection of privacy of electronic mail or other information transferred through the Internet or any other network that you may use. Please be aware that if you decide to disclose personally identifiable information on the Services, this information may become public. RED TRICYCLE does not control and shall not be responsible for the acts of you or any other users (whether Organizers, Buyers, other non-Organizers or otherwise) of the Services.

  1. NOTICE.

Notices to you may be made via either email or regular mail to the address in RED TRICYCLE ‘s records. The Services may also provide notices of changes to this TOS or other matters by displaying notices or links to notices to you generally on the Services. Any notice from you to us shall be sent in writing to our mailing address at Red Tricycle, Inc., 150 Gate 5 Road STE:203, Sausalito, CA 94965, USA.

  1. TRADEMARK INFORMATION.

The trademarks, service marks, and logos of RED TRICYCLE used and displayed in connection with the Services are registered and unregistered trademarks or service marks of RED TRICYCLE. Other company, product, and service names used in connection with the Services may be trademarks or service marks owned by third parties (the “Third Party Trademarks”, and, collectively with RED TRICYCLE Trademarks, the “Trademarks”). The offering of the Services shall not be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any Trademark displayed in connection with the Services without the prior written consent of RED TRICYCLE specific for each such use. The Trademarks may not be used to disparage RED TRICYCLE, any third party or RED TRICYCLE ‘s or third party’s products or services, or in any manner (in RED TRICYCLE ‘s sole judgment) that may damage any goodwill in the Trademarks. Use of any Trademarks as part of a link to or from any site is prohibited unless RED TRICYCLE approves the establishment of such a link by prior written consent specific for each such link. All goodwill generated from the use of any RED TRICYCLE Trademark shall inure to RED TRICYCLE ‘s benefit.

  1. GENERAL.

20.1 Entire Agreement.

This TOS constitutes the entire agreement between you and RED TRICYCLE and governs your use of the Services as a Buyer or other non-Organizer, superseding any prior or contemporaneous agreements, proposals, discussions or communications between you and RED TRICYCLE on the subject matter hereof. You also may be subject to additional terms and conditions that may apply when you use affiliate services, third party Content, third party software or the Services in a manner other than as governed by this TOS.

20.2 Choice of Law.

This TOS and the provision of the Services to you are governed by the laws of the state of California, U.S.A., as such laws are applied to agreements entered into and to be performed entirely within California by California residents, without resort to its conflict of law provisions.

 

20.3 Arbitration.

Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this TOS or the provision of the Services shall be exclusively settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service, Inc. Any such controversy or claim shall be arbitrated on an individual basis, and shall not be consolidated in any arbitration with any claim or controversy of any other party. The arbitration shall be conducted in San Francisco, California, and judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. Subject to the foregoing arbitration provision, you and RED TRICYCLE agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located within the city and county of San Francisco, California. Either you or RED TRICYCLE may seek any interim or preliminary relief from a court of competent jurisdiction in San Francisco, California, necessary to protect the rights or property of you or RED TRICYCLE (or its agents, suppliers, and subcontractors) pending the completion of arbitration.

20.4 Waiver; Invalid Provisions.

The failure or delay of RED TRICYCLE to exercise or enforce any right or provision of this TOS shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. No oral waiver, amendment or modification shall be effective under any circumstance whatsoever. If any provision of this TOS is found by an arbitrator or court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the arbitrator or court should endeavor to give effect to the parties’ intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of this TOS shall remain in full force and effect.

20.5 Time to File Claim.

You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to use of the Services or this TOS must be filed within two (2) years after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred.

20.6 Titles.

The section titles in this TOS are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.

20.7 Violations.

Please report any violations of this TOS by email to admin@tinybeans.go-vip.net.