NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. THISCONTEST IS SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, PROVINCIAL, AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND IS VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. PARTICIPATION IN THIS CONTEST CONSTITUTES FULL AND UNCONDITIONAL AGREEMENT WITH AND ACCEPTANCE OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES.
(1) CONTEST PERIOD: The Toronto Raptors x Bell – In-Bound Assist Contest (the “Contest”) begins at12:01 a.m. ET on March 17, 2026 and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on March 26, 2026 (the “Contest Period”). The Contest Period consists of three (3) entry periods (each an “Entry Period” and collectively the “Entry Periods”), each ofwhich shall become known and be published during the Contest Period. Each Entry Period shall begin at the time thatits related Social Post (as defined below) is published and shall end forty-eight (48) hours after that Social Post is published. In these Official Rules, “Entry Period #1” shall refer to the first Entry Period, “Entry Period #2” shall refer to the second Entry Period, and “Entry Period #3” shall refer to the third Entry Period.
(2) ELIGIBILITY:
The Contest is only open to legal residents of the Province of Ontario who are eighteen (18) years of age or older atthe time of entry (each an “Entrant”). Employees and the immediate family members (including those with whom they are domiciled) of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (“MLSE”), Bell Canada (“Bell”, and togetherwith MLSE, the “Contest Sponsors”), the Toronto Raptors, the National Basketball Association and its memberteams, NBA Properties, Inc., NBA Media Ventures LLC (together, the “NBA Parties”), and each of their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, governors, agents, and advertising and promotional agencies (together with Contest Sponsors, the “Released Parties”) are not eligible to enter the Contest. Determinations of eligibility shall be made in the sole discretion of the Contest Sponsors.
(3) HOW TO ENTER: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.
During the Contest Period, the Contest Sponsors shall publish a series of three (3) social media posts about the community organizations that won a Bell Inbound Assist grant on one or more of the Toronto Raptors’ official Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube accounts, as determined by the Contest Sponsors in their sole discretion (each a “Social Post” and collectively the “Social Posts”). In these Official Rules, “Social Post #1” refers to the first Social Post posted and is associated with Entry Period #1, “Social Post #2” refers to the second Social Post posted and is associated with Entry Period #2, and “Social Post #3” refers to the third Social Post posted and is associated with Entry Period #3.
In order to obtain one (1) entry into the draw for the applicable Entry Period (each an “Entry” and collectively the“Entries”), each Entrant must complete the following steps:
- Comment a heart emoji (e.g., ❤) on the applicable Social Post before the end of the applicable Entry Period.
There is a limit of one (1) Entry per person per Social Post (i.e., per Entry Period). In total, there is a limit of three (3) Entries per person across all three (3) Social Posts and related Entry Periods throughout the Contest. As further described in Section 5 below, each Entry shall count towards the draw for the Secondary Prize (as defined below).
Associated with that Entry Period and Social Post, as well as the draw for the Grand Prize (as defined below). An Entry will be declared invalid if it is incomplete, damaged, irregular, or mechanically or electronically reproduced. If it is discovered by the Contest Sponsors (using any evidence or other information made available to, or otherwise discovered by, the Contest Sponsors) that any person has used or attempted to use multiple names, identities, email addresses, and/or any automated, macro, script, robotic, or other system(s) or program(s) to enter the Contest more than once or to otherwise participate in or disrupt this Contest, they may be disqualified from the Contest, and any future contests of the Contest Sponsors, in the sole discretion of the Contest Sponsors.
The Contest Sponsors reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to require proof of identity and/or eligibility (in a form acceptable to the Contest Sponsors – including, without limitation, government-issued photo identification): (i) for the purposes of verifying an Entrant’s eligibility to participate in this Contest; (ii) for the purposes of verifying the eligibility and/or legitimacy of an Entry entered (or purportedly entered) for the purposes of this Contest; and/or (iii) for any other reason the Contest Sponsors deem necessary, in their sole discretion, for the purposes of administering this Contest in accordance with these Official Rules. Failure to provide such proof to the satisfaction of the Contest Sponsors in a timely manner may result in disqualification of the Entrant, in the sole discretion of the Contest Sponsors.
(4) PRIZES:
There are ten (10) prizes (each a “Prize” and collectively the “Prizes”) available to be won during the Contest Period, with one (1) Grand Prize (the “Grand Prize”) available to be won and nine (9) Secondary Prizes (each a “Secondary Prize”) available to be won.
The Grand Prize consists of the following:
- VIP Raptors experience for the Winner (as defined below) and their guest, including:
- Two (2) tickets to a Toronto Raptors playoff game;
- Viewing the pre-game shootaround;
- Two (2) Toronto Raptors jerseys (style and size to be determined by the Contest Sponsors in their sole discretion); and
- Dinner covered up to $500 (excluding alcohol).
The approximate retail value of the Grand Prize is $2,500.
Each Secondary Prize consists of the following:
- One (1) Toronto Raptors jersey (the style and size to be determined by the Contest Sponsors in their sole discretion).
The approximate retail value of each Secondary Prize is $189.
If the Winner is under the age of eighteen (18), the Prize will be released to the Winner’s parent or legal guardian. In addition, if the Prize includes tickets to a game or event, the Winner must attend the game or event with their parent or legal guardian
Each Winner and their guest acknowledge and accept all risk of damages, injury, or other loss incidental to any game for which tickets are issued, whether occurring before, during, or after the game, and hereby voluntarily agree to assume the same. The Contest Sponsors reserve the right to refuse admission and/or to expel from a game and/or any other aspect of the Prize any person whose conduct is deemed by them to be objectionable. Expulsion from the game cancels the tickets for the offending individual(s), and the individual(s) thereupon forfeit(s) all claims with respect to the tickets. Participation in the Prize is subject to compliance with all applicable laws, by-laws, regulations, and any applicable facility or carrier rules; failure to comply may result in non-admission or expulsion from further participation in the Prize. Exact seat locations will be at the sole discretion of the Contest Sponsors. All incidental costs and expenses, including transportation to and from the game, meals, beverages, gratuities, souvenirs, and incidental and personal expenses, are the sole responsibility of the Winner.
A Winner is not entitled to any difference between the actual value of the Prize and the approximate retail value stated herein. Each Winner must follow all directions of the Contest Sponsors with respect to the Prize or any aspect thereof. Failure to do so may result in termination of participation, or continued participation, in the Prize or any aspect thereof. Each Prize must be accepted as awarded without substitution and is not transferable, refundable, for resale, or convertible to cash. The Contest Sponsors reserve the right, in the event that a Prize, or any component of a Prize, cannot be awarded as described for any reason, to substitute the same for another prize or component of equal or greater value, without notice or liability. In the event that a substitute prize is awarded, such prize must be accepted as awarded and cannot be exchanged for cash or otherwise. All incidental costs and expenses associated with a Prize that are not specifically referred to herein are not included and are the sole responsibility of each Winner. The odds of winning a prize depend on the number of entries received.
(5) WINNER SELECTION:
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on the next business day following the end of each Entry Period, three (3) Entrants will be selected (each a “Selected Entrant”) by random draw to be eligible to win a Secondary Prize from among all eligible Entries received during the applicable Entry Period in connection with the applicable Social Post.
For greater certainty: (a) three (3) Entrants will be selected by random draw from among all of the Entries received during Entry Period #1 with respect to Social Post #1 to be eligible to win a Secondary Prize; (b) three (3) Entrants will be selected by random draw from among all of the Entries received during Entry Period #2 with respect to Social Post #2 to be eligible to win a Secondary Prize; and (c) three (3) Entrants will be selected by random draw from among all of the Entries received during Entry Period #3 with respect to Social Post #3 to be eligible to win a Secondary Prize. In total, nine (9) Entrants shall be selected throughout the Contest Period to be eligible to win a Secondary Prize.
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on the next business day following the end of the Contest Period, one (1) Entrant will be selected (also a “Selected Entrant”) by random draw to be eligible to win the Grand Prize from among all eligible Entries received during the Contest Period across all Entry Periods and Social Posts.
The random draws will take place at the head office of MLSE or such other location in Ontario as the Contest Sponsors may determine. There is a limit of one (1) Prize per Selected Entrant.
Each Selected Entrant for a Prize will be notified of their selection by direct message on the applicable social media platform that they used to enter the Contest. If a Selected Entrant cannot be contacted or fails to respond within forty-eight (48) hours of the first attempt of contact by the Contest Sponsors, they will be considered to have forfeited their Prize and will be disqualified, and another Entrant may be selected from the remaining eligible Entries until such time as contact is made with a Selected Entrant or there are no more eligible Entries, whichever comes first (in which case the above-noted process will apply to such alternate Entrant). The Contest Sponsors will not be responsible for failed attempts to contact any Selected Entrant.
(6) CLAIMING YOUR PRIZE
To be declared a winner (“Winner”), each Selected Entrant must answer correctly, without assistance of any kind, whether mechanical or otherwise, a time-limited mathematical skill-testing question posed either by telephone or email at the telephone number or email address on the account of record for that Selected Entrant, or on their no-purchase mail-in Entry, as applicable. The Selected Entrant will be required to sign a Declaration, Release, and Waiver Form (the “Release Form”) confirming compliance with the Official Rules, acceptance of the Prize as awarded, without substitution, and releasing the Released Parties from any liability in connection with the Prize or the Contest.
If a Selected Entrant does not meet all of the Contest requirements, fails to correctly answer the mathematical skill-testing question, or does not sign and return the Release Form to the Contest Sponsors within the time frame specified, that Selected Entrant will forfeit their Prize, and the Contest Sponsors shall be entitled (but not obligated) to select another Entrant from the remaining eligible Entries until such time as contact is made with an Entrant or there are no more eligible Entries, whichever comes first. This process may continue until each Prize has been awarded or there is insufficient time to permit the awarding of any Prize (in which case the above-noted process will apply to such alternate Entrant). The Contest Sponsors are not responsible, whether as a result of human error or otherwise, for any failure to contact any Selected Entrant. The Contest Sponsors will contact each Winner following receipt of their signed Release Form to arrange for delivery of the respective Prize.
(7) GENERAL RULES
In the event of a conflict between the Official Rules and any instructions or interpretations of these Official Rules given by an employee of the Contest Sponsors regarding the Contest, these Official Rules shall prevail. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between the terms and conditions of these Official Rules and disclosures or other statements contained in any Contest-related materials, the terms and conditions of these Official Rules shall prevail, govern, and control.
(8) INDEMNIFICATION
By submitting an Entry into this Contest, each Entrant confirms their understanding of and compliance with these Official Rules. Each Entrant, and their representatives, heirs, next of kin, or assignees (“Entrant’s Representatives”), hereby releases and holds the Released Parties harmless from any and all liability for any injuries, loss, or damage of any kind to the Entrant, Entrant’s Representatives, or any other person, including personal injury, death, or property damage, resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any Prize, participation in the Contest, any breach of the Official Rules, or in any Prize-related activity. The Entrant and Entrant’s Representatives agree to fully indemnify the Released Parties from any and all claims by third parties relating to the Contest, without limitation.
(9) LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
None of the Released Parties assumes any liability for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by website users or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest, or for any technical or human error which may occur in the processing of Entries, the selection of the Winner, or for any printing, production, messaging, prizing, or other errors in any Contest materials. The Released Parties assume no responsibility whatsoever for any error, omission, tampering, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction, or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, Entries. The Released Parties are not responsible for any problems, viruses, or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer online systems, servers or providers, third-party software or platforms, computer equipment, or software; failure of email or Direct Messaging on account of technical problems; or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website, or any combination thereof, including injury or damage to an Entrant’s or any other person’s computer, mobile device, or other device or equipment related to, or resulting from, participating in or downloading materials from the Contest.
None of the Released Parties assumes any liability for any personal injury, property damage, or losses of any kind, including, without limitation, direct, indirect, consequential, incidental, or punitive damages, which may be sustained to an Entrant’s or any other person’s computer, mobile device, or other device or equipment resulting from an Entrant's attempt to participate in the Contest or download any information in connection with participating in the Contest, or use of any website. Without limiting the foregoing, everything on any website is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
(10) CONTEST ADMINISTRATION
All decisions regarding the Contest remain with the Contest Sponsors. The Contest Sponsors reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to modify, cancel, suspend, and/or terminate any or all parts of the Contest for any reason.
The Contest Sponsors reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to disqualify any individual found to be in violation of these Official Rules. The Contest Sponsors also reserve the right to refuse an Entry from a person whose eligibility is in question or who has been disqualified or is otherwise ineligible to enter. Any attempt to tamper with the entry process, interfere with these Official Rules, deliberately damage any website, or undermine the administration, security, or legitimate operation of the Contest is a violation of criminal and civil laws, and the Contest Sponsors reserve the right to seek damages and/or other relief (including legal fees) from all persons responsible for such acts to the fullest extent permitted by law, which may include banning or disqualifying Entrants from this and future contests of the Contest Sponsors. In their sole determination, the Contest Sponsors may disqualify any person who acts in any manner to threaten, abuse, or harass any person and void all such person’s associated Entries. The Contest Sponsors reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to terminate or suspend the Contest should fraud, viruses, bugs, or other reasons beyond the control of the Contest Sponsors corrupt the security, proper play, or administration of the Contest.
This Contest is not sponsored, administered, or endorsed by, or otherwise affiliated with, any social media platform (including, without limitation, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube).
(11) PRIVACY AND PUBLICITY RIGHTS
By accepting a Prize, each Winner agrees to allow MLSE and its respective subsidiaries and affiliates, promotional and advertising agencies, and representatives the right to use their name, biographical information, image, photos, and/or likeness and statements for programming, promotion, trade, commercial, advertising, and publicity purposes in connection with this Contest, at any time or times, in all media now known or hereafter discovered, worldwide, including, but not limited to, on television, video, the World Wide Web, and Internet, without notice, review, or approval and without additional compensation, except where prohibited by law.
The Contest Sponsors respect your right to privacy. Personal information collected from Entrants will only be used by the Contest Sponsors to administer the Contest and, only if consent is actively given at the time of entry, to provide Entrants with information regarding upcoming promotions and/or events from the Contest Sponsors. For more information regarding the manner of collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by (a) MLSE, please refer to the privacy policy available at http://www.mlse.com/privacy, or (b) Bell, please refer to the privacy policy available at https://support.bell.ca/_web/guides/Common/Legal/Bell_Privacy_Policy_Final.pdf.
(12) TRADE-MARKS
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
(13) GOVERNING LAW
The Contest shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation, and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations between any person and/or Entrant and the Contest Sponsors in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by and construed and interpreted in accordance with the internal laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, including the procedural provisions of those laws, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions that would cause the application of any other jurisdiction’s laws. The Contest Sponsors and all Entrants hereby attorn to the jurisdiction of the courts of that Province, sitting in the City of Toronto, Ontario, in respect of the determination of any matter, issue, or dispute arising under or in respect of these Official Rules and/or the Contest, and agree that any such determination shall be brought solely and exclusively before such courts.
The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Official Rules shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event that any provision is determined to be invalid, unenforceable, or illegal, these Official Rules shall otherwise remain in effect and shall be construed in accordance with the terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein.