NBA Black History Month Trivia Game Official Rules
Purchasing Will Not Increase Your Chances Of Winning.
ELIGIBILITY: NBA Black History Month Trivia Game (“Game”) is open only to individuals who are legal residents (natural persons only) and physically located in one (1) of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia, and who are eighteen (18) years of age or older (or of the legal age of majority in their state of residence, whichever is older) at the time of entry (each, an “entrant”). Employees, officers, directors, representatives and agents of NBA Properties, Inc. (“Sponsor”), NBA Media Ventures, LLC, the National Basketball Association (“NBA”), the Women’s National Basketball Association, the NBA 2K League, their collective member teams, and any applicable Players Union including but not limited to the National Basketball Players Association and the National Basketball Retired Players Association (collectively, the “NBA Entities”) (hereafter collectively, “Released Parties”), and each such individual’s immediate family members (mother, father, sister, brother, child, husband, wife and their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) and those living in their same households, whether or not related, are not eligible to participate in the Game or receive a prize. Void where prohibited by law. The information you provide as detailed below will only be used for Game purposes. is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
GAME PERIOD: Game begins at 12:00:00AM Eastern Time (“ET”) on 2/8/23 and ends at 11:59:59PM ET on 2/28/23 (“Game Period”).
HOW TO PARTICIPATE: During the Game Period visit https://nba.jebbit.com/w2z8d6ud?L=Full+Page&JC=Rules (the "Game Website"), follow the links to the Game, answer the trivia questions posted and complete/submit the entry form by following the instructions provided. To receive one (1) entry into the Game Entrants must answer all trivia questions correctly. LIMIT: ONE (1) ENTRY PER PERSON AND PER EMAIL ADDRESS DURING THE GAME PERIOD. An incomplete registration form does not constitute a valid Entry for purposes of this Game and will not be accepted. Although it is free to enter, standard data charges may be incurred if you use your mobile device to enter this Game. No person may enter more than once by using different email addresses and no email addresses can be used to submit more than one (1) registration/entry name. Proof of submitting a registration/entry name or an Entry will not be deemed by Sponsor as proof of receipt or entry into the Game. Any attempted form of entry into the Game other than as described herein is void. Additional registrations/entry names from the same person and/or email address in excess of the number stated herein (including, for clarity, any subsequent registrations/entry names after the initial registration/entry name) will be disqualified. Any use of robotic, repetitive, automatic, programmed or similar entry methods or agents will void all Entries by that Entrant. Entries that are incomplete, garbled or corrupted are void and will not be accepted. All Entries become the property of Sponsor upon receipt and will not be acknowledged or returned.
Entries received outside of the stated limitation will be void. Subsequent attempts made by the same individual to submit multiple entries by using multiple or false contact information or otherwise may be disqualified. Released Parties are not responsible for lost, incomplete, illegible, late, misdirected, stolen, undelivered, misdirected, damaged, or garbled entries; any error, omission, interruption, defect or delay in transmission, interrupted or unavailable network, cable, satellite, Internet Service Provider (ISP), server or other connections; miscommunications, failed computer hardware or software or technical failures; garbled, misrouted or scrambled transmissions; incomplete entries or communications; or other errors; printing, typographical or other errors appearing within these Official Rules, in any Game-related advertisements or other materials; or other errors or problems of any kind whether mechanical, human, computer, electronic, mail or otherwise relating to or in connection with the Game, including, with limitation, errors or problems which may occur in connection with the administration of the Game, the processing of entries, the announcement of the prize, or the cancellation or postponement of any events or games. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to void any and all entries of an Entrant who they believe has attempted to tamper with or impair the administration, security, fairness or proper play of this Game. ANY ATTEMPT BY A PERSON TO DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE (INCLUDING THE GAME WEBSITE) OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THIS GAME MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK ALL LEGAL AND EQUITABLE REMEDIES FROM AND AGAINST ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. Entries that are in excess of the stated limits, incomplete, illegible, corrupted, damaged, destroyed, forged, false, lost, late or misdirected, deceptive or otherwise not in compliance with the Official Rules may be disqualified from the Game at Sponsor’’ sole and absolute discretion. The use of automated or similar devices, which subvert the entry process, including but not limited to entries submitted using any bot, macro, script, or sweepstakes service (or any other devices intended to automate any aspect of entry) to enter this Game is prohibited and entries through such devices are void. The Website’s database clock will be the official timekeeper for this Game. Illegible and/or incomplete entries and entries submitted by Entrants who do not meet the eligibility requirements (including all requirements with respect to age and residence) are void. Those who do not follow all of the instructions, provide the required information in their entry form, or abide by these Official Rules or other instructions of the Sponsor may be disqualified.
AGREEMENT TO OFFICIAL RULES: In order to enter the Game or receive a prize, Entrant must fully comply with the Rules and, by entering, Entrant represents and warrants that Entrant agrees to be bound by these Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor-designated judges, whose decisions shall be binding and final in all respects relating to this Game. Each Entrant by entering further agrees to waive any rights to claim ambiguity with the Game or these Rules.
WINNER SELECTION: On or about 3/6/23, fifteen (15) potential Prize winners will be selected by Sponsor in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received during the Game Period. Odds of winning will depend on the number of eligible entries received.
NOTIFICATION OF WINNERS: Potential winners will be notified using the information provided on winner's entry form. Potential winners will be notified by email and will be required to provide their respective mailing address. Potential winners must comply with all terms and conditions of these Rules. The potential winner must complete and return all necessary Forms (if any). All Forms must be received by the deadline date communicated to the potential winner at time of notification of winning. If a potential winner does not complete and return to Sponsor all Forms necessary within the time given, he/she will forfeit the prize and the prize will go unawarded, in the Sponsor’s sole discretion. Sponsor is not responsible for documents not received within the required timeframe. In the event: (a) a potential winner cannot be reached for whatever reason after a reasonable effort has been exerted based on the information stated on the entry form, (b) of noncompliance with the above or within any of the aforesaid time periods, (c) a potential winner is found to be ineligible to enter this Game or receive the given prize, (d) a potential winner cannot or does not comply with the Official Rules, (e) any email notification to a potential winner is returned as undeliverable for whatever reason, (f) a potential winner fails to timely return to Sponsor any requested information or Forms, or (g) the potential winner declines to receive the prize to be awarded for whatever reason, the potential winner shall be disqualified from this Game and the prize will go unawarded at the sole discretion of the Sponsor. Limit one (1) prize per person, per household and per e-mail address. The Released Parties are not responsible for electronic communications that are undeliverable as a result of any form of active or passive filtering of any kind, or insufficient space in Entrant’s e-mail account to receive e-mail messages. The Released Parties are not responsible for false, incorrect, changed, incomplete or illegible contact information.
PRIZES: Up to fifteen (15) Prizes: Each winner will receive one (1) NBA Black History Month Warm Up Shirt (Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”)=$20)
All prize details are at Sponsor’s sole discretion. Prize images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual prizes may vary. The Sponsor is not responsible for and will not replace any lost, mutilated, or stolen prize(s) or any prize that is undeliverable or does not reach the winner because of an incorrect or changed address. If a winner does not accept or use the entire prize, the unaccepted or unused part of the prize will be forfeited, and the Sponsor will have no further obligation with respect to that prize or portion of the prize. No more than the stated prize(s) will be awarded. Prize is not game worn. Total ARV of all prizes: $300.
MISCELLANEOUS: No transfer, assignment, cash redemption, or substitution of prizes (or portion thereof) except by Sponsor, who reserves the right to substitute a prize (or applicable portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value (except as otherwise provided above), at its sole discretion. Prizes are awarded “as is” with no warranty or guarantee, either express or implied by Sponsor. All federal, state, and local taxes (including income and withholding taxes, if any) and all other costs and expenses associated with acceptance and use of a prize not specified herein as being awarded are winners’ sole responsibility. Non-compliance with any of the foregoing or with these Official Rules may result in disqualification and awarding of prize to an alternate winner, at Sponsor’s sole discretion and time permitting. If any prize notification letter or prize is returned as undeliverable, in the event of non-compliance with these Official Rules, if a potential winner fails to execute and return all required documents within the specified time period, or Sponsor is unable to contact a potential winner within a reasonable time period, such potential winner will be disqualified and, at Sponsor’s discretion and time permitting, an alternate potential winner may be selected. Sponsor, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to: 1.) disqualify any person who tampers with the entry process, the operation of NBA.com, or any other component of this Game, or who is otherwise in violation of these Official Rules; and 2.) modify, suspend or terminate this Game for any reason, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion, including should virus, bug, worm, unauthorized intervention or other causes, including but not limited to war, strikes, terrorist activities, health crisis, epidemic, pandemic, civil disturbances, work stoppage and/or acts of God, corrupt or impair the administration, security, fairness or proper play of this Game and, in the event of termination, at its discretion, select winners from among eligible, non-suspect entries received as of the date of the event requiring such termination. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and agree that: 1.) Released Parties and their designees and assigns may use (unless prohibited by law) such entrant’s name, voice, city/state/province/territory of residence, biographical information, photograph, and/or other visual likeness for advertising and/or trade purposes and/or for the purpose of posting his/her name on NBA.com and/or for TV or radio broadcasts and/or for any other purpose in any media or format now or hereafter known worldwide in perpetuity without further compensation, permission or notification; and 2.) Released Parties are released, will have no liability whatsoever for, and shall be held harmless by entrants against any liability for any injuries, losses or damages of any kind (whether due to negligence or otherwise) to person(s), including death, or property, resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, misuse or use of any prize, or participation in this Game.
ARBITRATION: Except where prohibited by law, as a condition of participating in this Game, Entrant agrees that: (1) any and all disputes and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Game, or any prize awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by final and binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association and held in New York County, New York; (2) the Federal Arbitration Act shall govern the interpretation, enforcement and all proceedings at such arbitration; and (3) judgment upon such arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. Under no circumstances will Entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and Entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental or consequential damages, or any other damages, including attorneys' fees, other than Entrant’s actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e., costs associated with participating in this Game), and Entrant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.
CHOICE OF LAW: All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of Entrant and Sponsor in connection with the Game, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the substantive laws of the State of New York, USA without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions that would cause the application of any other state’s law.
ENTRY INFORMATION AND GAME COMMUNICATIONS: As a condition of entering the Game, each Entrant gives consent for Sponsor to obtain and deliver his or her name, address and other information to third parties for the purpose of administering this Game and to comply with applicable laws, regulations and rules. Any information Entrants provide to Sponsor may be used to communicate with Entrant in relation to this Game or on a Game winner list. The information provided by Entrants will be used pursuant to the NBA’s privacy policy available at: http://www.nba.com/news/privacy_policy.html.
GAME RESULTS: For the winners’ names (if any) (available after 5/8/23) see the Game Website.
Sponsor: NBA Properties, Inc., 645 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10022.