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Official Rules Fan Appreciation Night Starting Line-Up Contest Presented by Nbc Sports Northwest 1

Official Rules Fan Appreciation Night Starting Line-Up Contest Presented by Nbc Sports Northwest 1

OFFICIAL RULES FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT STARTING LINE-UP CONTEST PRESENTED BY NBC SPORTS NORTHWEST 1. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR TO WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR ODDS OF WINNING. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. 2. ELIGIBILITY. The Fan Appreciation Night Starting Line-up Contest presented by NBC Sports Northwest (the “Contest”) is open to persons 18 years of age or older at the time of entry who are legal US residents residing in the state of and Western , except employees of the NBC Sports Northwest (“NBCSNW”), Trail Blazers Inc. (together with NBCSNW, referred to herein as “Sponsors”), Rip City Management LLC, the National Association (“NBA”) and its Member Teams, NBA Properties Inc., and each of their respective affiliated companies, subsidiaries, and advertising or promotional agencies, and the family members, agents, successors or assigns of, and any persons domiciled with, such employees, are not eligible for entry. 3. ENTRY. The Contest will begin on April 26, 2021 and will end at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time (“PT”) on May 9, 2021 (the “Entry Period”). To enter the Contest, you will first need to create a video in which you announce your favorite starting five line-up of Trail Blazers players. The allowable length of the video should be :16 seconds, ideally consisting of 3-second buffer of silence, then 10-seconds of the player announcement, with a 3-second buffer of silence at the conclusion of your announcement; a maximum video length of 20-seconds is allowed (the “video entry”). See Representations of Entrants/Restrictions below, and additional information regarding the video format, time limit, and other details can be found under the “Video Requirements” tab on www.trailblazers.com/nbcsports. To submit your entry, go to www.trailblazers.com/nbcsports, enter all required contact information and submit your entry. By entering online, each entrant agrees to be bound by the terms relating to the use of the website, including the Privacy Policy. All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. PT on May 9, 2021. No mechanical reproductions permitted. LIMIT OF ONE (1) ENTRY PER PERSON. Entries will be judged by a Contest Committee selected by Sponsors (in their sole discretion) based on certain criteria, such as but not limited to, the best player announcement (including correct pronunciation of player names), Trail Blazers’ fan pride, and the level of enthusiasm shown. All video entries become the property of Sponsors and will not be acknowledged or returned. By entering and/or participating in the Contest, each entrant grants full permission to the NBC Sports Northwest, Trail Blazers Inc., Rip City Management LLC, the National Basketball Association and its Member Teams, NBA Properties Inc., and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, governors, employees and agents to publish, disseminate and use (including altering) such entrant’s name, image, likeness, voice and/or photo (“Likeness”) in any medium, whether known or unknown (including, but not limited to, video, audio, photographic, digital, electronic, hosted media, web based service or any other medium, “Medium”) for any purpose, without any compensation to, permission from or inspection by such entrant. Each entrant represents and warrants that they have full authority to grant this permission and do so with full knowledge of the facts and circumstances surrounding such Likeness in any Medium. In the event of a dispute as to the owner of an entry, all entries will be deemed to have been submitted by the owner of the electronic account from which they were sent. For these purposes, an account holder shall mean the natural person assigned to such electronic account by the Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization responsible for assigning such electronic account. Any questions regarding the owner of an electronic account shall be determined by Sponsors in their sole, reasonable discretion. Sponsors will not be responsible for incomplete, lost, late, misdirected or illegible entries, or for failure to receive entries for any reason, any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized for an entry, or by any technical or human error that may occur due to transmission failures or technical failures of any kind, including, without limitation, malfunctioning of any network, hardware or software, whether originating with entrant or Sponsors. Adidas is not offering, sponsoring nor administering this Contest in any way. 4. ENTRIES INCLUDING AN IMAGE OF MINOR(S). If any video entry submitted by an entrant includes a Likeness of a person under the age of eighteen (18) (a “Minor”) and the video is chosen to win a prize, the parent or legal guardian of such Minor will be required to sign and return a release in the form provided by Sponsors (the “Minor Release”), before such entrant can receive a prize. Failure to return the signed Minor Release on behalf of such Minor within five (5) business days of receipt will result in disqualification of entrant and another entrant from the remaining entries will be chosen.

Page 1 of 4 5. REPRESENTATIONS OF ENTRANTS/RESTRICTIONS ON ENTRIES. By submitting a video entry, each entrant/participant hereby acknowledges and confirms that (i) such person is the original author and creator of the video; (ii) such person owns or has secured all rights to use, publish and copyright the video; (iii) the video is original, has not been previously published and has not previously won any award or contest; (iv) the video does not and will not infringe any third party’s copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret or other intellectual property or proprietary rights or rights of publicity or privacy; (v) the video is not the subject of any actual or threatened litigation or claim; (vi) the video is not obscene, offensive, libelous, pornographic, threatening, abusive, contain illegal content, or otherwise objectionable; (vii) the video does not encourage a criminal offense or otherwise give rise to liability or violate any law; (viii) entrant is the sole and exclusive owner of all rights (including, without limitation, all intellectual property rights) in and to all content and elements incorporated into or used in the entry video or has the express written permission to use such content and elements from the owner(s) of the rights to such content and elements; (ix) the video does not include any disparaging remarks relating to Sponsors or any third party; and (x) the video fully complies with these Official Rules. Each video entry must be in keeping with Sponsors’ image, and may not be offensive, nor can it defame, or invade upon the publicity rights or privacy of any person or otherwise infringe upon any person or entity’s intellectual property, personal or proprietary rights, as determined by Sponsors in their sole discretion. Any entrant whose video entry includes likenesses of third parties or contains content or elements not owned by the entrant (such as, but not limited to proprietary names, trademarks, or logos) must be able to provide written legal releases (in a form that is satisfactory to Sponsors) that permit the entrant to use and exploit such content and elements in the manner used and exploited and that permit Sponsors’ right to use and exploit the content and materials in accordance with these Official Rules before being eligible to win a prize. SPONSORS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REMOVE AND DISQUALIFY ANY ENTRY THAT THEY DEEM, IN THEIR SOLE DISCRETION, TO BE INAPPROPRIATE, OBJECTIONABLE AND/OR INCONSISTENT WITH THE POSITIVE IMAGE AND/OR GOOD WILL IN THE PROMOTION OF THIS CONTEST. A video shall not have been taken (in whole or in part) by, nor shall it include, individuals who are: (1) represented under a contract (e.g., by a talent agent or manager) that would limit or impair Sponsors’ ability to display the video as permitted by these Official Rules; (2) subject to a contract that would make such individual's appearance in the video a violation of any third-party rights; or (3) under any other contractual relationship, including but not limited to guild and/or union memberships, that may prevent Sponsors from being able to use the video worldwide in all media in perpetuity on a royalty-free basis, without payment or fee obligations. Modifying, enhancing, retouching or altering any videos provided in connection with this Contest in any way may disqualify the entry, at the sole discretion of Sponsors. 6. PRIZE/ODDS. On or about May 12, 2021, five (5) potential winners will be chosen by the Committee from all eligible entries received during the Entry Period. After confirmation of eligibility and verification by Sponsors, each confirmed winner will receive two (2) tickets to the May 16, 2021 Fan Appreciation Night Trail Blazers regular season home game against the Denver Nuggets (exact time of game to be announced by the NBA at a later date); provided, however, if fans are not allowed to attend the May 16 game due to then-current government restrictions or other factors, then each confirmed winner will instead receive a credit for the purchase of two (2) Trail Blazers’ regular season home game tickets to be provided during the 2021-22 NBA regular season. Prize is limited to a maximum of two (2) tickets, regardless of the number of persons featured in any submitted video entry. Approximate retail value (“ARV”) of each prize is $372. ARV of tickets is subject to change based on then-current market value at the time prize is awarded. Prize has no cash value; any difference between the stated value and the actual value and value at time of award will not be provided. No substitutions allowed, except that each prize is subject to availability and Sponsors reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value. Each winner agrees that the prize awarded is personal to such winner and may not be sold, resold, auctioned, bartered, assigned exchanged, placed in commerce, transferred, given away, donated, or otherwise conveyed, without the express written consent of Sponsors. Prize excludes transportation, lodging, parking, food, beverages and all other incidental expenses associated with acceptance and use of the prize. Neither prize nor any portion thereof has a cash value. Any difference between the stated ARV and the actual value of the prize will not be awarded. The odds of winning the prize will depend on the number of eligible entries received during the Entry Period. No substitutions allowed,

Page 2 of 4 except that prize and individual components of prize are subject to availability and Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value. Each winner agrees that the prize and/or any portion thereof awarded is personal to such winner and may not be sold, resold, auctioned, bartered, assigned exchanged, placed in commerce, transferred, given away, donated or otherwise conveyed. No guest of a winner will have any independent rights to prize or any portion thereof and each guest must accompany their respective winner at all times during use of the prize. Any guest of a winner who is not 18 years of age on May 16, 2021 shall require that the accompanying winner be the parent/legal guardian of such minor guest, unless prior written consent of such minor guest’s parent/legal guardian has been obtained. Sponsor reserves the right to exclude any winner and guest who is not in compliance with the foregoing requirement, including providing a copy of written consent if requested. Sponsor and management personnel of the reserve the right to remove or to deny entry to any winner and/or guest of such winner if any such person violates the previous restrictions or engages in a disruptive manner, or with intent to abuse, threaten or harass any other person during the experience. Each winner and guest agree to abide by the NBA Fan Code of Conduct and all rules and policies of the Moda Center and are subject to removal for non-compliance or unruly behavior. The odds of winning a prize will depend on the number of eligible entries received during the Entry Period, the creative content of the video entries, adherence to selection criteria, and video selection by the Committee. 7. WINNER NOTIFICATION AND ACCEPTANCE. Each potential winner will be notified by telephone and/or email as provided on their method of entry within forty-eight (48) hours of the drawing. In the event contact with a potential winner is not confirmed within seventy-two (72) hours of attempted notification, or if a potential winner declines to receive the prize, another entrant will be randomly chosen. Each confirmed winner is solely responsible for any and all federal, state, and local income taxes, and unless specifically stated herein, is solely responsible for any additional expenses which may be associated with participation in the Contest, and acceptance and/or use of the prize, including but not limited to hardware, software or any other technical requirements for submission, transportation, lodging, parking, food, beverages, and any incidentals at the game. Sponsors are not responsible for and will not pay or in any way compensate any winner for taxes, costs or expenses associated with participation in and/or acceptance or use of the prize in this Contest. If required by law, Sponsors will issue a Form 1099-MISC to each winner reporting the taxable retail value of the prize. Each winner should consult a professional tax advisor about the tax implications of winning the prize. Each potential winner agrees to execute all necessary and requested documents, including without limitation the affidavit of eligibility, and a liability and publicity release (except where prohibited by law), as requested by Sponsors and/or the NBA, and further agrees to provide a copy of a government issued identification card containing a video of such potential winner. Failure by any potential winner to sign and return the required documents, or to comply with any term or condition of these Official Rules or the NBA restrictions, may, at the sole discretion of Sponsors, result in disqualification and forfeiture of such winner’s interest in the prize. Except where prohibited, participation in the Contest, including acceptance and use of a prize, constitutes entrant’s consent to the publication, dissemination and use of such person’s name, photograph, image, likeness and voice, if applicable, by Trail Blazers Inc., Rip City Management LLC, the National Basketball Association and its Member Teams, NBA Properties, Inc., and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries and affiliates in any media, at any time, for any purpose, without any additional compensation to, permission from or inspection by such entrant. 8. PARTICIPATION. By entering the Contest, each participant agrees to follow and be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Committee and/or Sponsors and hold harmless and indemnify NBC Sports Northwest, Trail Blazers Inc., Rip City Management LLC, the National Basketball Association and its Member Teams, NBA Properties, Inc., Adidas and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees and agents against any and all liability, damages or causes of action (however named or described), with respect to or arising out of either (i) entrant’s participation, or (ii) the receipt or use of the prize, or any portion thereof, awarded in the Contest. Sponsors reserve the right to disqualify persons found tampering with or otherwise abusing any aspect of this Contest as solely determined by Sponsors. In the event the Contest is compromised by a virus, non-authorized human intervention, tampering or other causes beyond the reasonable control of Sponsors which corrupts or impairs the administration, security, fairness or proper operation of the Contest, Sponsors reserve the right in its sole discretion to suspend, modify or terminate the Contest. Should the Contest be terminated prior to the stated expiration date, Sponsors reserve the right to award prizes based on the entries received before the termination date. 9. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. By participating in or submitting an entry in the Contest, each entrant/participant agrees that (i) any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or in connection

Page 3 of 4 with the Contest, or any prizes awarded, shall be resolved individually without resort to any form of class action; (ii) any claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering the Contest, but in no event attorney’s fees; and (iii) under no circumstances will any entrant be permitted to obtain any award for, and each entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental or consequential damages and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased and any other damages, other than damages for actual out-of-pocket expenses. 10. CONSTRUCTION. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of any entrant and Sponsors, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions (whether of Oregon, or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Oregon. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these rules shall not affect the invalidity or unenforceability of any other provision. In the event that any such provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable, these rules shall be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or unenforceable provision was not contained therein. 11. QUESTIONS/WINNERS NAMES. For timely answers to any questions regarding the Contest please send an email to the Trail Blazers (Sponsor) business office at https://www.nba.com/blazers/contact-us, using the subject “Fan Appreciation Night Starting Line-up Contest presented by NBC Sports Northwest Questions” and provide your name, phone number, and your question relating to the Contest; emails must be received by May 7, 2021 to allow for the answer to be provided in time for participation/entry in the Contest. For the names of the winners (available after May 16, 2021), please send your request postage paid, including a self-addressed stamped envelope, to: Fan Appreciation Night Starting Line-up Contest presented by NBC Sports Northwest Winners List Request, One Center Court, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97227, or by email to https://www.nba.com/blazers/contact-us, using the subject line “Fan Appreciation Night Starting Line-up Contest presented by NBC Sports Northwest Winners List Request.” Requests for the name of the winners must be received by June 1, 2021.

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